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In her debut graphic novel, Numb To This, Kindra Neely shares the mental toll that surviving a mass shooting left her. Copyright © 2022 by Kindra Neely hide caption

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She survived a mass shooting — then created a graphic novel to help others

In Kindra Neely's debut graphic novel, Numb to This: Memoir of a Mass Shooting, she opens up about surviving a mass shooting and dealing with the aftermath.

She survived a mass shooting — then created a graphic novel to help others

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Venezuelan migrants are among those lining up to receive clothing, food and haircuts at the Church of the Holy Apostles in Manhattan earlier this month. José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR hide caption

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The U.S. admitted thousands of Venezuelan migrants. Many are now stuck in legal limbo

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants have been released into the U.S. Now many are stuck in a complicated legal limbo: They're legally present for now, but unable to work lawfully.

The U.S. admitted thousands of Venezuelan migrants. Many are now stuck in legal limbo

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Biden's student debt relief plan is temporarily blocked. Here's what you need to know.

Nearly 22 million people — more than half of qualifying borrowers — have already signed up. The Biden administration says it is continuing to accept and review applications during the temporary hold ordered by a federal court Friday.

Conspiracy theories about Brazil's electronic voting machines, shown here, have spread online. Far-right influencers in the U.S. have seized on Brazil's election as a way of keeping conspiratorial narratives alive ahead of the U.S. midterms in early November. Caio Guatelli/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Why false claims about Brazil's election are spreading in far-right U.S. circles

American election deniers are recycling lies about voting machines to claim Brazil's presidential election is being rigged and to cast doubt on the U.S. midterms.

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Chinese families navigate a maze of laws and COVID rules to have babies in the U.S.

There's a well-established industry centered in California that provides surrogate births and attracts Chinese mothers to the U.S. to engage in what's known as birth tourism.

Chinese families navigate a maze of laws and COVID rules to have babies in the U.S.

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Most robots have not generally been equipped for the task of folding clothes. But an international group of researchers say their new method could change that — or at least speed up the process. Their robot is seen here in multiple exposures. Adam Lau/UC Berkeley hide caption

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The fastest ever laundry-folding robot is here. And it's likely still slower than you

Researchers and companies have tried over the years to automate the chore with limited success. Using a brand new method, researchers have taught a robot to fold a record 30-40 garments per hour.

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Black Death survivors gave their descendants a genetic advantage — but with a cost

Nearly half of Europeans died from the plague. Now a new study shows a protective gene mutation that survivors passed on to help with future outbreaks might cause other problems.

Black Death survivors gave their descendants a genetic advantage — but with a cost

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An immigrant from El Salvador, seven months pregnant, she said, stands next to a U.S. Border Patrol truck after turning herself in to border agents on Dec. 7, 2015, near Rio Grande City, Texas. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption

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The ACLU and others urge border authorities to limit detention of pregnant migrants

Advocacy groups and doctors are asking U.S. Customs and Border Protection to expedite the intake proceedings for women and others who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing as well as infants.

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