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CHARLESTON, WV - Active cases of COVID-19 moved back above the 9,000 mark in Wednesday’s numbers from the state Department of Health and Human Resources.

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WASHINGTON, DC - Even though one judge rejected OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s sweeping settlement of thousands of lawsuits over the opioid crisis, another refused Wednesday to allow litigation to move ahead just yet against members of the Sackler family who own the company — but also ordered negotiations for a reworked settlement.

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CHARLESTON, WV - One of those who played a role in shifting the political power in West Virginia has died.

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CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia business leaders and industry groups are applauding Gov. Jim Justice for his appointees to the new West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.

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WASHINGTON, DC - The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last week compared with the previous week, with the biggest increase in the Americas.

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CHARLESTON, WV - COVID-related hospitalizations in West Virginia are at their highest totals in more than a month this week which has caused health leaders around the state to warn the public.

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WASHINGTON, DC - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Monday said it would continue to enforce the Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard.

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