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New Gun Law Scorecard Reveals Progress In U.S. States
Despite the pandemic, several states passed new gun safety laws in 2020, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
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'He's My Hero': Pharmacist Braves Weather To Deliver Vaccine
California is first state to 50,000 deaths; states move on their own relief packages; flu has virtually disappeared amid pandemic.
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How Anti-Abortion Laws Could Affect Affordable U.S. Health Care
Abortion foes once again have family planning services in their crosshairs. But when services disappear, who suffers most?
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Entire School Board Resigns After Mocking Parents On Reopening
Airlines to aid contact tracing efforts; 6 million vaccine doses delayed a "temporary setback"; mask-wearing should continue post-vaccine.
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Plane Drops Debris From Sky Before Emergency Landing In Denver
The reports of falling debris in neighborhoods throughout Broomfield started coming in just after 1 p.m., police said.
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Capitol Police Suspends 6 Officers, Investigating Dozens More
The officers were suspended with pay as part of the department's ongoing probe into the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
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President Biden Approves Additional Disaster Relief For Texans
In a statement released Saturday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanked Biden for the "partial" approval.
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Just Two Days Old, Newborn Fights, Loses Battle With Virus
President Joe Biden visits Pfizer plant in Michigan; New York governor defends handling of nursing home deaths; 6 million vaccines delayed.
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AOC, Beyoncé Among Public Figures Raising Money For Texas Relief
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has ties to the Lone Star State, raised $2 million for Texans in less than 24 hours.
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Where To Get Free Water, Food In Houston Friday
As millions in Texas remain under boil advisories, several water distribution sites will be set up throughout Houston this weekend.
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President Biden Plans To Visit Texas Next Week
The president also said he would ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency to speed up a disaster declaration request for the state.
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Houston Weather: Hard Freeze Warning In Effect; Relief On Its Way
As snow falls in other parts of Texas, the Houston area will be under a hard freeze warning through 9 a.m. Friday.
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Houston Water Update: City Could Lift Boil Notice By Monday
Bottled water distribution sites opened throughout the city as Mayor Sylvester Turner urged Houstonians to keep conserving water.
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How To Find Warming Centers In Texas
If you're a Texan without power, here's how to find a warming center in your area (and how to stay warm if you can't leave your home.)
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How To Help Texas Through The Winter Storm Aftermath
Days after an unusual winter storm battered the Lone Star State, Texans are facing water shortages and several more days without heat.
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How Coronavirus Shook Up 2021's Best-Performing U.S. Cities
This year’s Milken Institute report illustrates how some of the nation’s most innovative cities are better poised to recover from COVID-19.
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Winter's Icy Fist Descends On Texas: PHOTOS
At least four people died and nearly 4 million were without power after a winter storm overwhelmed Texas power grids and infrastructure.
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‘That's What We Needed’: Lovers Find Hope In Vaccines, Flowers
Five test positive for coronavirus after the vaccine; 50 million doses administered; Montana lifts masks mandate.
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Two Killed In Overnight NYC Subway Stabbings: Reports
Among the victims was a 44-year-old woman found at the West 207 Street and Broadway station in Inwood.
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Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Second Impeachment Trial
House impeachment managers needed 17 Republicans to vote to convict the former president. Only seven joined their Democratic colleagues.
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