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Researcher hints at annual outbreaks

An Ohio State researcher predicts the world is on pace to experience at least one outbreak of a deadly disease like Ebola every year because of the high number of diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans.

2 sentenced in bribery scheme

A Columbus lobbyist and a Canton-based financial adviser were sentenced to more than three years apiece in federal prison for their parts in a bribery scheme that authorities say was orchestrated by an ex-deputy state treasurer who fled to Pakistan to avoid his own sentencing.

Obamacare’s ambassador

President Barack Obama’s health chief plans to discuss the second sign-up season for his signature health care law during a pair of stops Thursday in Ohio.

Highest marks for LGBT rights

Columbus was one of two cities in Ohio and 38 in the U.S. to receive a perfect score on an equality index released by the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization.