Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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National
A flight was diverted after a passenger tried to open the plane door
A flight attendant reportedly used a coffee pot to subdue the man, while passengers restrained him. The American Airlines flight from Los Angeles made a quick turn to land in Kansas City, Mo.
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Animals
Magawa, a heroic bomb-sniffing rat who is credited with saving lives, has died
"His contribution allows communities in Cambodia to live, work, and play; without fear of losing life or limb," the nonprofit APOPO said after the death of Magawa, an African giant pouched rat.
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Health
As omicron surges, nations announce rules on gatherings and travel ahead of holidays
European nations implemented a wave of new restrictions as case numbers rise. And Israel added the U.S. and Canada to its "red list" of countries from which citizens are barred from travel.
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National
All 17 missionaries kidnapped by a gang in Haiti have been released
All 17 of the missionaries kidnapped in Haiti two months ago have now been freed. Violence and kidnapping have spiked in Haiti following the assassination of its president in July.
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National
Several cities are reviving interest in rent stabilization
Voters in three U.S. cities –- Minneapolis, St. Paul and Boston -– indicated their interest this week in controlling fast-rising housing prices using a contentious method: rent control.
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National
Rising food prices have resulted in both food insecurity and improvisation
The cost of many foods — especially beef, pork and poultry — is rising fast, largely due to supply chain issues. For many, that can mean hard decisions at the grocery store.
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Health
Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.
More than 55% of Black and Latino households reported facing serious financial problems in recent months, a new poll finds. And more than a quarter have depleted their savings.
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National
Black and Latino families are bearing the weight of the pandemic's economic toll
Even with government assistance and other efforts, more than 55% of Black and Latino households reported serious financial problems, compared with 29% of white households.
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National
Haiti is dangerous. That hasn't stopped religious aid groups from working there.
A gang is demanding millions of dollars in ransom for 17 kidnapped missionaries. Faith-based humanitarian groups say their work demands balancing risk with the need to serve the most vulnerable.
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Sports
Jon Gruden resigns as Raiders coach after reports of derogatory language in emails
In emails dating back to 2011, Gruden reportedly used racist, misogynistic and homophobic terms. The messages emerged in an investigation of the Washington Football Club.