Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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National
A small plane crashed in a San Diego suburb, killing at least 2 people
A UPS delivery driver was among those killed in the crash in Santee, Calif. Two others who were injured were transported to a local hospital.
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Politics
Poverty Declined In 2020, The Result Of Government Aid, Census Bureau Reports
Stimulus payments moved 11.7 million people from poverty in 2020, according to new Census Bureau data.
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National
With The Eviction Ban Over, Here's How One City Is Hustling To Help Those Who Need It
There's new urgency to get billions of dollars in federal rental assistance to tenants and landlords. Memphis, without an eviction ban since July, has figured out some things that work.
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National
The Hallway, Not Courtroom, Is Where Things Really Get Done At This Eviction Court
At eviction court in Columbus, Ohio, much of the work happens in the hallway just outside the courtroom. That's where tenants find lawyers to represent them, cases are mediated, and deals are struck.
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National
Here's What You Need To Know About The New Eviction Ban
The CDC's new, more limited eviction moratorium may help it survive legal challenges. President Biden is pushing states to quickly distribute federal aid to the millions of renters who need it.
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Sports
10 Unique Storylines To Follow In The Final Stretch Of The Tokyo Olympics
The swimmers are now leaving Japan and the spotlight moves to the track and field events at Olympic Stadium. We'll walk you through the biggest things to watch for until the closing ceremony.
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Science
A Research Vessel Found SpongeBob Look-Alikes A Mile Under The Ocean's Surface
A photo of a real-life sponge and starfish hanging out together delighted the internet. But "the reality is a little crueler than perhaps a cartoon would suggest," says the researcher who posted it.
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National
Vaccinated People Can Spread Delta Variant, Suggests Data Behind The CDC Mask Advice
In an outbreak in Provincetown, Mass., three-quarters of cases occurred in fully vaccinated people. The study's findings suggest that vaccinated people infected with Delta can transmit the virus.
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National
7 Things To Look For As Track And Field Begins At The Olympics
For the first time since 2004, there will be no Usain Bolt scorching the track. That means a new generation of speed demons is looking to make its mark.
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Health
Tokyo Hits New High For Daily COVID-19 Cases. This Time, No Olympians Are Among Them
The capital city surpassed a record that had been set just a day earlier, notching more than 3,000 new cases on Tuesday. For the first time in four days, no Olympic athletes tested positive.