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Elementary School COVID Outbreak Shows Why Layers Of Safety Precautions Are Necessary
A COVID outbreak in a California elementary school has highlighted how formidable a foe delta is in classrooms. That's why experts say it's vital schools deploy multiple strategies to curb cases.
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2 Years Since Call With Trump, Ukrainian President Met With Biden At The White House
At the White House, there was a meeting in the Oval Office that's been years in the making. It all started with a phone call in July of 2019, which lead to Donald Trump's first impeachment last year.
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Health Supplies Land in Afghanistan, But Still Not Enough As Need Grows
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rick Brennan, the World Health Organization's regional emergency director of the office for the Eastern Mediterranean, regarding the humanitarian needs in Afghanistan.
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Hurricane Ida Hit An Important Oil And Gas Hub, Which Will Likely Drive Up Gas Prices
When Hurricane Ida came ashore on Sunday in Louisiana, the storm hit an important hub for the offshore oil and gas industry, which will likely drive up the price of gas at the pump.
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After Ida, Many In Louisiana Still Without Power And Water
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jaclyn Hotard, president of St. John The Baptist Parish just west of New Orleans, about the rescue efforts after Hurricane Ida flooded the area.
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Plans Are Underway To Rebuild At Site Of Surfside Condo Collapse
As the investigation of the condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., continues, plans are already underway to rebuild at the site. A judge hearing lawsuits related to the collapse is overseeing the sale.
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Massive Caldor Fire Continues To Threaten Biggest City On California's Lake Tahoe
Firefighters in northern California are facing another tough day of strong winds as they race to try to stop the massive Caldor wildfire from reaching the southern end of iconic Lake Tahoe.
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The Kabul Airlift Was A Feat Of Logistics And Stamina, Marred By Chaos And Violence
The evacuation of Kabul, over 120,000 people in two weeks, is one of the biggest airlifts in history. It was also a chaotic stampede of tens of thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
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Because Of The Pandemic, Some Quinceañeras Are Celebrating 17th Birthdays This Year
Quinceañeras are an important tradition in many Latino cultures, but COVID-19 restrictions canceled party plans. Those delays are bringing a new twist to these celebrations.
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Chicago School Bus Drivers Have Quit In Droves Over COVID Vaccine Mandate
Chicago Public Schools says 10% of their school bus drivers quit on Friday as they're unwilling to get mandated vaccines. The district is now offering cash to parents who drive their kids to school.
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Lawmakers Want To Know What Went Wrong With Afghanistan
Lawmakers criticized the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. They now want to reassert Congress' authority and continue efforts to evacuate Americans and allies.
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Winds Have Been High As The Caldor Fire Threatens California's South Lake Tahoe
Firefighters are hoping for favorable conditions today to help them keep the Caldor Fire from getting loose in the city of South Lake Tahoe, California.