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

The remains of a burned home from the Bobcat Fire in Juniper Hills, Calif., on Sept. 20, 2020. Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption

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Investigations

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

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.

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

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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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

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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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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

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.

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

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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