Cleveland Mayor Shares Latest Effort To Address School Issues Frank Jackson is sharing his vision on improving education in his city's schools, which has readily won its share of supporters and critics.
Governor Declares Ohio On The Mend In State Of The State Speech Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports Governor John Kasich's main theme was Ohio's economic comeback. Democrats are critical. 
Why Steubenville? Kasich Heads to a Gem of a School in a Steel Town. Governor Kasich will deliver the State of the State today at Wells Academy in Steubenville.
Milestone At University Of Michigan: Muslim Chaplain The University of Michigan is the first public school with a privately endowed Muslim chaplaincy.
Case In Britain Echoes Dilemma At Guantanamo A British immigration judge ruled that a longtime terrorism suspect should be released on bail.
Calif. Decision Puts Marriage Politics In Spotlight States from New Jersey to Minnesota to Washington will grapple with same-sex marriage.
Rotavirus Vaccine Doesn't Boost Risk Of Intestinal Problem A newer vaccine to prevent rotavirus does not cause serious complications, a new report says.
Egyptian Judge Says Foreign Groups Have Been Working There Illegally Authorities say the groups have been supporting protesters.
Report: Pentagon 'Beginning Review Of Syria Options' But U.S. officials also stress that they are committed to finding diplomatic solution to the crisis.
5 Reasons Why Israel Might Bomb Iran, Or Not Israel is ratcheting up the rhetoric on a possible military strike against Iran's nuclear program.
The Sound of Ideas
Posted February 8, 2012
Governor John Kasich delivers his state of the state speech from a top ranked elementary school in Steubenville. What kind of marks does his message merit on your grading scale? Did he leave any major questions unanswered? Wednesday on the Sound of Ideas as we take a close look at the governor's message on jobs, education and beyond. We'd love you to join us. Extra credit if you ask a question or share your thoughts. Wednesday morning at 9.
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Around Noon
Posted February 8, 2012
Dee Perry spotlights the young stars of 'Spring Awakening' the Tony-award winning musical onstage now at The Beck Center for the Arts with a live performance. Plus, acclaimed Cleveland writer Erin O'Brien shares 'The Irish-Hungarian Guide to the Domestic Arts'. And Dan Polletta profiles one of the Cuban artists currently in residence at The Cleveland Institute of Art - Alex Hernández.
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Airs Wednesday, February 8 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Find out if human beings’ efforts to outwit raccoons are actually making the animals smarter.
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Airs Wednesday, February 8 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The incredible story of twin girls born joined at the head as they prepare for separation surgery.
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Airs Wednesday, February 8 at 10:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The experts dissect a lion and a tiger. The team delves into the lion’s throat to find the voicebox.
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Airs Thursday, February 9 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Great discoveries include a circa-1861 Civil War cavalry flag and a 1960 jeweled gold moretto.
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Airs Thursday, February 9 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
An unidentified corpse is found in a blind woman's house, and a young typist is summoned to the crime scene
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Airs Thursday, February 9 at 10:30 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The Dutch artist, known as one of the most important painters in the history of European art, was also one of the most imitated.
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90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 10, 2012
Maya Angelou's Black History Month Special
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Airs Friday, February 10 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Unravel the mystery of a manuscript attributed to Irving Berlin, and hear an unpublished, unrecorded song by Jerry Herman.
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90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 10, 2012
Can Do: Stories of Black Visionaries, Seekers, and Entrepreneurs, with host Alfre Woodard
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90.3 WCPN Special Broadcast
Airs February 10, 2012
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE: FAMILY AFFAIR
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Airs Saturday, February 11 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
As the war nears its end, Downton’s aristocrats and servants put their lives back together.
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Airs Saturday, February 11 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Although poor, levelheaded Elinor and her impulsive sister attract a trio of promising gentlemen.
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Airs Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The Dutch artist, known as one of the most important painters in the history of European art, was also one of the most imitated.
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Airs Sunday, February 12 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
As the war nears its end, Downton’s aristocrats and servants put their lives back together.
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Airs Sunday, February 12 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The Spanish flu strikes Downton, transforming the fortunes of all.
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Airs Monday, February 13 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
A 17th-century Chinese rhinoceros horn cup, purchased for $1 and valued at $350,000 to $450,000!
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Airs Monday, February 13 at 9:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
The little-known story of post-Emancipation era labor practices and laws that effectively created a new form of slavery.
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Airs Monday, February 13 at 10:30 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Chronicles John W. Jones’ journey to freedom on the Underground Railroad and his remarkable life as a free man in Elmira, New York.
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