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Samantha Hayes is a national correspondent for CNN Newsource based in Washington, D.C. and will cover the Presidential campaign exclusively for WCPO-TV. You'll see Samantha's updates weekdays on 9 News at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m.

Hayes was an anchor and reporter at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City and covered many stories of national interest including the return of Elizabeth Smart and the 2006 Winter Olympics from Torino, Italy.

Hayes graduated with honors from the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in broadcast news.

Rep. John Murtha Dies At 77
Murtha had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery.
Obama Pushes Energy Plan GOP May Support
The President's latest proposal is designed to attract allies and opponents alike.
Ahmadinejad Proposes Prisoner Swap For US Hikers
Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were hiking in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region in July when they accidentally crossed the border into Iran, their families say.
Ohio Eyes Creative Ways To Fund Passenger Rail
To avoid a major political battle over funding, Ohio is looking at how other states pay for their passenger train services.
Ohio House Democrats Propose Redistricting Plan
Democrats who control the Ohio House have outlined a plan that they say will take partisan politics out of drawing up legislative districts.
Obama Pushes Nuclear Energy To Boost Climate Bill
President Barack Obama is endorsing nuclear energy like never before, trying to win over Republicans and moderate Democrats on climate and energy legislation.
Sen.-Elect Brown Says He Supports Abortion Rights
Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts says he opposes federal funding for abortions, but thinks women should have the right to choose whether to have one.
Headset On, Obama Does Basketball Commentary On TV
There was a familiar voice behind the microphone during the Duke-Georgetown basketball game. Video Watch Video
Embattled Obama Declares In Speech, 'I Don't Quit'
Despite stinging setbacks, he said he would not abandon ambitious plans for longer-term fixes to health care, energy, education and more. Video Watch Video
Watch Party For The State Of The Union Address
Dozens gathered to watch President Obama's first State of the Union address. Video Watch Video
Obama's Goal: Get Agenda Moving, People Believing
Facing a divided Congress and a dissatisfied nation, the president will unveil a jobs-heavy agenda in his State of the Union address tonight. Video Watch Video
Cecil Thomas Considering Run For County Commissioner
If he enters race, he'll be the third member of Cincinnati City Council in the ring.
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