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Tuesday November 2, 2021

Democrat Phil Murphy is reelected in an extremely tight race for New Jersey governor

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Democrat Phil Murphy is reelected in an extremely tight race for New Jersey governor

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November 2, 2021 • Phil Murphy has won reelection as New Jersey's governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, according to the AP. Polls said Murphy had a strong lead over his GOP challenger but the race was very close.

Republican Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia's governor race, dealing Democrats a blow

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Republican Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia's governor race, dealing Democrats a blow

November 2, 2021 • Voters in Virginia have elected Youngkin as the next governor after years of Democratic control, according to the AP. Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe conceded Wednesday morning.

Republican Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia's governor race, dealing Democrats a blow

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Tuesday September 14, 2021

Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

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National

Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

September 14, 2021 • According to the AP, voters have decided not to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. He will remain the leader of the country's most populous state until at least 2023.

Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

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Sunday August 22, 2021

This Is How The White Population Is Actually Changing Based On New Census Data

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National

This Is How The White Population Is Actually Changing Based On New Census Data

August 22, 2021 • The white population is still the largest racial group in the U.S. Whether it is declining depends on how you define "white." Narrow definitions, researchers warn, can be misleading and dangerous.

Friday August 13, 2021

What The New Census Data Shows About Race Depends On How You Look At It

Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR

National

What The New Census Data Shows About Race Depends On How You Look At It

August 13, 2021 • Growing numbers of people in the U.S. are reporting on census forms that they identify with more than one racial group. But they're often hidden in breakdowns of the country's demographics.

Tuesday August 10, 2021

3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate

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Science

3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate

August 10, 2021 • The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways.

Wednesday July 28, 2021

Do you need to wear a mask where you live? Understand the CDC's new guidance

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Shots - Health News

Do you need to wear a mask where you live? Understand the CDC's new guidance

July 28, 2021 • The CDC advises wearing masks indoors if hospitals are overloaded and the coronavirus is spreading widely where you live. Find out the level of virus transmission in your county.

Tuesday July 27, 2021

Who Will Pay To Protect Tech Giants From Rising Seas?

ESRI; NPR

Climate

Who Will Pay To Protect Tech Giants From Rising Seas?

July 27, 2021 • Coastal cities need billions of dollars to build defenses against sea level rise. Tensions are rising over where that funding will come from: taxpayers or private companies with waterfront property?

Friday July 2, 2021

FEMA Rejected 95% Of Aid Applicants During California's Last Wildfire Disaster. Why?

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Investigations

FEMA Rejected 95% Of Aid Applicants During California's Last Wildfire Disaster. Why?

July 2, 2021 • California's 2020 wildfires set a record: the most acres burned in a year. But another record was set: The second half of the wildfire season had the lowest FEMA wildfire-aid approval rate.

Saturday April 3, 2021

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Enduring Loss

April 3, 2021 • Grandma, Pop Pop, Butterfly, Coach, Tio, Bubbles: We remember some of the hundreds of thousands of people who have died of COVID-19 in the U.S.

Saturday February 6, 2021

Why The Pandemic Is 10 Times Worse Than You Think

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Shots - Health News

Why The Pandemic Is 10 Times Worse Than You Think

February 6, 2021 • Not everyone gets tested. A new model estimates how many infections are missed because of this and how many people are actively shedding the virus. The results lend urgency to the vaccine race.

Friday February 5, 2021

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

February 5, 2021 • An NPR analysis of COVID-19 vaccination sites in major cities across the Southern U.S. reveals a racial disparity, with most sites located in whiter neighborhoods.

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

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Wednesday December 9, 2020

Are COVID hospitalizations high where you live? Look up your hospital

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Coronavirus By The Numbers

Are COVID hospitalizations high where you live? Look up your hospital

December 9, 2020 • COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to strain U.S. hospitals in certain places, while the burden is easing up in other areas. Look up your local hospital to see how it's faring.

Friday December 4, 2020

Money Tracker: How Much Trump And Biden Have Raised In The 2020 Election

Caroline Amenabar/NPR

Elections

Money Tracker: How Much Trump And Biden Have Raised In The 2020 Election

December 4, 2020 • See the latest campaign finance figures for President Trump and his challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden.

Thursday December 3, 2020

Smartphone Data: Many Americans Ignored Thanksgiving Travel Warnings From The CDC

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Coronavirus Updates

Smartphone Data: Many Americans Ignored Thanksgiving Travel Warnings From The CDC

December 3, 2020 • NPR analyzed data by SafeGraph to determine the percentage of people who stayed at their "home" location for Thanksgiving as well as the percentage who traveled 31 miles or more.

Thursday October 29, 2020

Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State

A local resident arrives to cast her ballot during early voting for the general election on Oct. 20 in Adel, Iowa. A new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline reveals that since 2016, 261 polling places in the state have been closed, most due to COVID-19. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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2020 Election: Secure Your Vote

Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State

IPR News & Studio One

October 29, 2020 • As many as 30% of Iowa voters could be affected by polling place closures, according to a new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline.

Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State

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Tuesday September 22, 2020

America's 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths: Small Cities And Towns Bear A Growing Share

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Shots - Health News

America's 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths: Small Cities And Towns Bear A Growing Share

September 22, 2020 • Early in the pandemic, most deaths occurred in large cities. But now, as COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., smaller communities are suffering many losses as well.

Wednesday June 10, 2020

From Rent Freezes To Liquor Buybacks: How States Are Helping People Cope

Visitors to the New York Department of Labor are turned away at the door by personnel because of closures over coronavirus concerns in New York on March 18. New York state began offering job protections for those required, or cautioned, to self-isolate or quarantine by a government entity. John Minchillo/AP hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

From Rent Freezes To Liquor Buybacks: How States Are Helping People Cope

June 10, 2020 • With limited resources themselves, states are having to get creative helping residents deal with the COVID-19 economic slowdown. But how much help you can get depends on where you live.

Wednesday May 27, 2020

In Large Texas Cities, Access To Coronavirus Testing May Depend On Where You Live

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Shots - Health News

In Large Texas Cities, Access To Coronavirus Testing May Depend On Where You Live

May 27, 2020 • An NPR investigation shows that black and Latino neighborhoods in four large Texas cities have fewer coronavirus testing sites, leaving communities blind to potential COVID-19 outbreaks.

In Large Texas Cities, Access To Coronavirus Testing May Depend On Where You Live

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