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Do you know what to do if you're bitten by a tarantula hawk wasp? on.whio.com/2tjwp8X
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Police: Man poses as delivery driver, steals cases of beer on.whio.com/2aHD32N
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Little Caesars employee kills man in Halloween mask on.whio.com/2GXnXRV
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#BREAKING: Police responding to active shooting in Oregon District on.whio.com/2GHqUJ1

9 dead in shooting, but police chief says toll could have been ‘catastrophic’

Nine are dead and 27 have been wounded in a mass shooting in Dayton's Oregon District. Here are the latest developments, including the identity of the suspect.

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Bad news for chicken wing lovers. @BWWings is ending its popular half-price wing special: on.whio.com/2uBIdG4
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#NEW: Masks are now mandatory within Dayton city limits. You could be fined $85 if caught not wearing a mask beginning Friday at 8 a.m.: whio.com/news/local/dayton-c…

Dayton city ordinance on mandatory wearing of face masks begins 8 a.m. Friday

Dayton City Commission unanimously passes ordinance on mandatory wearing of face masks.

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DeWine signs Ohio sports betting bill into law whio.com/sports/dewine-signs…

DeWine signs Ohio sports betting bill into law

Sports betting will become legal in Ohio in 2022 after Gov. Mike DeWine signed the sports betting bill into law Wednesday.

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The first same sex couple has been married in Dayton
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JUST IN: Raising Cane's is coming to Dayton on.whio.com/2fqWmyk
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JUST IN: President Trump announced the interest for Federal Student Loans has been waved indefinitely.
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"We're a great university, we still beat Michigan," says OSU Professor William Clark, a victim in Monday's knife attack.
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BREAKING: The facebook murder suspect has been found dead in Pennsylvania. MORE TO COME
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#BREAKING The stay at home order has been extended to May 29th
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Cincinnati declares itself a ‘sanctuary city,’ defying Trump: on.whio.com/2jyyf4s
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#BREAKING: Associated Press names @DaytonMBB's Obi Toppin their Player of the Year and Anthony Grant Coach of the Year. More to come.
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#BREAKING: Urbana University has announced the university will close permanently and cease enrollments at the end of the 2020 Spring Semester. More details to come.
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Dayton Board of Education becomes first Ohio district to reject DEI order; $50M on the line whio.com/news/local/with-50m…

Dayton Board of Education becomes first Ohio district to reject DEI order; $50M on the line

“Do what is right, let the consequences follow, we’re doing what is right."

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#BREAKING: @DaytonMBB's Obi Toppin named the @NaismithTrophy National Player of the Year. More to come.
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Gov. DeWine signs bill banning DEI initiatives at public colleges into law whio.com/news/local/gov-dewi…

Gov. DeWine signs bill banning DEI initiatives at public colleges into law

In addition to banning DEI, the bill also rescinds certain collective bargaining and tenure protections for faculty.

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With $50M on the line, Dayton Board of Education becomes first Ohio district to reject DEI order whio.com/news/local/with-50m…

Dayton Board of Education becomes first Ohio district to reject DEI order; $50M on the line

“Do what is right, let the consequences follow, we’re doing what is right."

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DAYTON BEATS STANFORD, MAKES ELITE EIGHT!
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John Legend makes surprise visit to Oregon District to show support in aftermath of shooting whio.com/entertainment/celeb…
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BREAKING: Fairmont wrestler Ahmad Doucet is no longer in a coma, mom says. on.whio.com/1Lf4Dz3
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Gov. DeWine orders all state employees back in office full time whio.com/news/local/gov-dewi…

Gov. DeWine orders all state employees back in office full time

Many state employees switched to remote work in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mike DeWine: "I'm not in favor of de-funding the police. That would be absurd. We need police, we need emergency responders."
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Kanye West spotted in Dayton ahead of Oregon District block party whio.com/news/local/kanye-we…

Kanye West spotted in Dayton ahead of Oregon District block party

Kanye West was spotted at Riverscape two days ahead of Gem City Shine

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BREAKING: @GovMikeDeWine has activated the Ohio National Guard. More to come.
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Legendary News Anchor Cheryl McHenry Announces Retirement after Nearly 44 Years at WHIO-TV whio.com/news/local/legendar…

Legendary News Anchor Cheryl McHenry Announces Retirement after Nearly 44 Years at WHIO-TV

McHenry will anchor her final newscast in May.

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Waffle House is selling beer for first time ever on.whio.com/2HccQ8Q
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Coronavirus: University of Dayton Research Institute scientist develops new technology to detect virus within seconds whio.com/news/local/coronavi…

Coronavirus: University of Dayton Research Institute scientist develops new technology to detect...

Scientist as the University of Dayton Research Institute develops and licensed new technology to detect coronavirus with 98 percent accuracy.

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BREAKING: Shooting reported at Highline College in Washington state. The school, located south of Seattle, is on lock down. MORE TO COME
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BREAKING NEWS: Report: Dayton Flyers center Steve McElvene dies at 20 on.whio.com/1s27QLw
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#BREAKING: @DaytonMBB Head Coach Anthony Grant named winner of the @NaismithTrophy Trophy for National Coach of the Year. More to come.
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Ohio ranked as one of the worst states in the US, study shows whio.com/news/local/ohio-ran…

Ohio ranked as one of the worst states in the US, study shows

We happen to like it here.

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"Private or public house parties are banned", said Mayor Nan Whaley. "Please do not do that."
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.@GovMikeDeWine says it appears Ohioans have flattened the curve. Praises all residents of the state for what they've done.
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Ohio man arrested for chasing his family member with a hatchet has entered his plea in court: on.whio.com/2o7fuUJ
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Ohio 571 to be closed for days after corn silo collapse in New Carlisle on.whio.com/2rA2oVt
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“The rumors you have heard are TRUE! The very first BUC-EE’S in the state of Ohio is coming to Huber Heights,” Mayor Jeff Gore announced Thursday. whio.com/news/local/buc-ees-…

Buc-ee’s to open first Ohio location in Huber Heights, mayor says

“The rumors you have heard are TRUE! The very first BUC-EE’S in the state of Ohio is coming to Huber Heights,” Mayor Jeff Gore announced Thursday.

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.@NFL to build new field at Dayton park where first game was played: on.whio.com/2FA2uB3
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JD Vance to be first Vice President from Ohio in nearly 100 years whio.com/news/local/miami-va…

JD Vance to be first Vice President from Ohio in nearly 100 years

Vance will be the first vice president from Ohio since Charles Dawes.

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UD student death: More than 130 lives saved or healed by Currin organ, tissue donation, family says whio.com/home/ud-student-dea…

UD student death: More than 130 lives saved or healed by Currin organ, tissue donation, family says

Michael Currin, the first-year UD student who died hours after he was found critically injured on Wayne Avenue early Sunday, saved lives, his family announced.

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#BREAKING: Montgomery County has denied the KKK's permit request to rally in Dayton. More to come.
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Metro Nashville Officer Rex Engelbert graduated from UD in 2018 with a degree in criminal justice. whio.com/news/local/nashvill…

Nashville officer who helped take down school shooter a UD grad

Metro Nashville Officer Rex Engelbert graduated from UD in 2018 with a degree in criminal justice.

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Donald Trump wins Ohio, AP declares whio.com/news/local/donald-t…

Donald Trump wins Ohio, AP declares

Donald Trump has won Ohio and the state’s 17 electoral votes, according to the Associated Press.

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CONFIRMED LARGE AND DANGEROUS TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR TROTWOOD, OHIO. TAKE COVER NOW IN NORTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
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Marion’s Piazza named ‘No. 1’ on Pizza Today’s ‘Hot 100’ list on.whio.com/2pEDmR8
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Coach Maurice Douglass completed his college degree 37 years after leaving school early for the NFL Draft. whio.com/news/local/springfi…

Springfield High School football coach graduates from college

Coach Maurice Douglass completed his college degree 37 years after leaving school early for the NFL Draft.

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Mike DeWine: "By tomorrow, 90% of Ohio's economy will be back open."
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#BREAKING: Wright State wins Horizon League Tournament and will play in the NCAA tournament on.whio.com/2Fw2Vxm @WrightState
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JUST IN: MillerCoors brewery sending 50K cans of drinking water to Dayton whio.com/news/local/just-mil…
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The cow statue at Young's Jersey Dairy was blown off today on.whio.com/1pV60Ll
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BREAKING: Gov. DeWine announces mandatory masks for OH counties under Level 3 alert. #Ohio #Coronavirus
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Raising Cane’s confirms Beavercreek restaurant on.whio.com/2lLNuHt
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#JUST IN: Health departments across Ohio will now count who has tested positive for #COVID-19 as well as people suspected of having #coronavirus but who have not been tested, county health medical director Dr. Michael Dohn said. whio.com/home/coronavirus-pa…
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BREAKING: Xenia HS cheerleaders under investigation for possibly drinking alcohol at away football game. More to come.
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#JUST IN: Centerville High School's jazz band has been selected to perform in the 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! They'll rep the state. Details to come
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Voters in Ohio have passed a measure that will commercialize, regulate, legalize, and tax the adult use of marijuana, CBS projects. whio.com/news/local/issue-2-…

Ohio voters pass measure to legalize recreational marijuana

Voters in Ohio have passed a measure that will commercialize, regulate, legalize, and tax the adult use of marijuana, CBS projects.

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#UPDATE: Sources are telling us as many as 10 people have been killed and an unknown number of people have been wounded in the Oregon District shooting. @DaytonPolice tell us they are working on a statement to be delivered soon whio.com/news/crime--law/pol…
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BREAKING: Rob Lowe to help raise money for Dayton tornado relief whio.com/events/just-announc…
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Tina Gilley & Skye McKenna are the first lesbian couple to receive a license in the city of Dayton.
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Road signs honoring Vice President-elect J.D. Vance coming to Middletown whio.com/news/local/road-sig…

Road signs honoring Vice President-elect J.D. Vance coming to Middletown

Seven signs are expected to be installed the day after the inauguration.

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Former President Donald Trump announced that he is heading to Dayton this weekend. whio.com/news/local/former-p…

Former President Trump set to appear at Dayton rally in support of Bernie Moreno

Former President Donald Trump announced that he is heading to Dayton this weekend.

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Centerville boys basketball win Division 1 title, first in program history whio.com/news/local/centervi…

Centerville boys basketball win Division 1 title, first in program history

The Centerville boys basketball team won the Division I State Championship Sunday night.

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The ban is effective immediately. whio.com/news/state-and-regi…

DeWine signs executive order banning gender transition surgeries for minors in Ohio

The ban is effective immediately.

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Tri-Village grad Clayton Murphy takes the bronze in 800-meter Olympic final: on.whio.com/2btSuc7
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BREAKING: An EF3 Tornado has been confirmed in Beavercreek.
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Ohio Issue 1 fails, deciding who will make up redistricting commission whio.com/news/local/ohio-iss…

Ohio Issue 1 fails, deciding who will make up redistricting commission

Ohio voters rejected a measure that will determine who will make up the state's redistricting commission

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Middletown-native JD Vance to be sworn in as next VP of United States whio.com/news/local/middleto…

Middletown-native JD Vance to be sworn in as next VP of United States

Middletown native JD Vance will be sworn in as the next Vice President of the United States.

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#NOW @johnlegend, wife @ChrissyTeigen and baby girl at Kettering Fairmont vs. Springfield football game on.whio.com/2ySU7f2
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Unlikely pair make best of friends at Columbus Zoo on.whio.com/2c5DKUh
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Wright State baseball ranked for first time in program history on.whio.com/2m4yUYM
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BREAKING: Gov. @JohnKasich vetoes heartbeat bill. MORE TO COME
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#BREAKING: Dr. Acton will sign an order that all bars and restaurants in Ohio will close tonight at 9 p.m. until further notice.
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Dave Chappelle-owned company to open comedy club in former Yellow Springs fire station whio.com/news/local/dave-cha…

Dave Chappelle-owned company to open comedy club in former Yellow Springs fire station

Iron Table Holdings, LLC, a company owned by comedian Dave Chappelle, has bought the Miami Twp. fire station in Yellow Springs with the plan to develop the site into a comedy club.

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Driver gets pulled over, presents fake Homer Simpson license to police on.whio.com/2pnFVWZ
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#FlyerNation RT to show your love of @DaytonMBB #daytonproud
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Police: Cicada causes car crash after flying through open window whio.com/news/local/police-c…

Body cam video: Cincinnati driver says cicada caused him to crash

With billions of cicadas buzzing around parts of Ohio, The Cincinnati Police Department is warning drivers to roll up their windows to avoid crashes caused by their presence.

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Bill’s Donuts makes list of ‘33 Best Donut Shops in America’ on.whio.com/1H7vITo
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Man arrested for DUI claims he only drank at stoplights, and not while driving whio.com/news/florida-man-cl…
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Flyers WIN!! RT if you're #DaytonProUD
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UPDATE: Dayton man beats COVID-19 after spending 38 days on a ventilator, returns home whio.com/news/dayton-man-bea…
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#BREAKING @GovMikeDeWine has tested positive for COVID-19: bit.ly/3idlQN2
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PHOTOS: #ThrowbackThursday - 8 years ago, local #Jesus statue burned to the ground on.whio.com/2yj89Ky
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More than 100 celebrate life of "Dancing Dayton man" known as "Radio" to some, "Virgil" to others on.whio.com/2qfuelX
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WATCH: NY Times create video honoring Dr. Acton: “The Leader We Wish We All Had” whio.com/news/watch-ny-times…

WATCH: NY Times create video honoring Dr. Acton: “The Leader We Wish We All Had”

Ohio's own Dr. Amy Acton was honored in a video created by New York Times writers Sanya Dosani and Adam Westbrook.

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Chaminade Julienne wins first state title since 1970 on.whio.com/2J4GLoh
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#LATEST: 'Strong person of interest' ID'd in slaying of Ohio Dominican football player at party in Harrison Twp., Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck says whio.com/news/crime--law/pol…
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WPAFB announces archive, removal of DEI content whio.com/news/local/wpafb-an…

WPAFB announces archive, removal of DEI content

The DEI-related content that has either been removed or archived includes featured articles, images, news, and videos.

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UPDATE: The Fairmont wrestler who suffered a stroke in June will soon return home. DETAILS: on.whio.com/1SyhaQZ
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Bernie Moreno wins U.S. Senate Race, beating incumbent Sherrod Brown whio.com/news/local/moreno-w…

Bernie Moreno wins U.S. Senate Race, beating incumbent Sherrod Brown

The results are in for the Ohio U.S. Senate race between Bernie Moreno and Sherrod Brown.

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Social distancing guidelines to be followed until April 30, Trump says.
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Mike DeWine: "All sports may go forward this fall" with certain parameters.
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Middletown community unveils signs in honor of VP JD Vance whio.com/news/local/middleto…

Middletown community unveils signs in honor of VP JD Vance

There are now seven signs throughout Middletown that read, “Hometown of JD Vance, 50th Vice President of the United States of America.”

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Family member: Teen fatally shot in Trotwood ‘didn’t deserve this’ on.whio.com/1X5mvzM
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JUST IN: Kettering high school wrestler 'fighting for his life,' coach says. on.whio.com/1LkxvW3
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NFL wide receiver and Jefferson HS grad @CodyLatimer14 makes trip home to help tornado victims whio.com/news/local/nfl-wide…

NFL wide receiver, Jefferson HS grad Cody Latimer helps tornado victims

The Dayton area has a rich tradition of professional athletes giving back to the community.

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Hundreds gather near downtown Dayton for ‘No Kings’ demonstration whio.com/news/local/hundreds…

‘This is what democracy looks like;’ Thousands attend ‘No Kings’ protest in Dayton

Protests happened all over the country Saturday, standing in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles.

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Bengals wide receiver AJ Green lends helping hand to storm survivors whio.com/news/local/bengals-…

Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green lends helping hand to storm survivors

Cincinnati Bengals player AJ Green stopped by one of the Red Cross emergency shelters in Dayton on Sunday and assisted those who were impacted by the Memorial Day tornadoes.

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