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Sheltering Inside May Not Protect You From The Dangers Of Wildfire Smoke

The Staten Island Ferry departs from the Manhattan terminal through a haze of smoke from Western wildfires, with the Statue of Liberty barely visible on July 20. Julie Jacobson/AP hide caption

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Climate

Sheltering Inside May Not Protect You From The Dangers Of Wildfire Smoke

Tens of millions of Americans are forced to live with wildfire smoke now every year. New research shows that it's more invasive than previously thought, infiltrating homes, schools and offices.

Children's Health

American Academy Of Pediatrics Wants To See COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Children

by Ailsa Chang, Miguel Macias, Courtney Dorning

5 min

American Academy Of Pediatrics Wants To See COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Children

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Asia

What The Lashkar Gah Hospital Looks Like Since The Last U.S. Planes Left Afghanistan

by Mary Louise Kelly, Justine Kenin, Karen Zamora

5 min

What The Lashkar Gah Hospital Looks Like Since The Last U.S. Planes Left Afghanistan

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Health

Attitudes Around COVID Can Add Even More Pain And Anger For Those Grieving Loved Ones

by Brett Sholtis | WITF

5 min

Attitudes Around COVID Can Add Even More Pain And Anger For Those Grieving Loved Ones

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Politics

First Lady Jill Biden Makes History By Working Outside The White House

by Don Gonyea

2 min

First Lady Jill Biden Makes History By Working Outside The White House

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Politics

New Jersey Governor Wants More Hurricane Disaster Relief For Hard-Hit Counties

by Ailsa Chang, Ayen Bior, Sarah Handel

5 min

New Jersey Governor Wants More Hurricane Disaster Relief For Hard-Hit Counties

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Politics

Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Is Facing Pressure To Help More Afghans Evacuate

by Michele Kelemen

2 min

Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Is Facing Pressure To Help More Afghans Evacuate

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World

Anti-Vaccine Protesters In Canada Are Targeting Justin Trudeau's Campaign Events

by Emma Jacobs

3 min

Anti-Vaccine Protesters In Canada Are Targeting Justin Trudeau's Campaign Events

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Author Interviews

Hilma Wolitzer On Writing The Short Story That Helped Her Process Her Husband's Death

by Mary Louise Kelly, Elena Burnett, Justine Kenin

7 min

Hilma Wolitzer On Writing The Short Story That Helped Her Process Her Husband's Death

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Asia

What We Know About The Taliban's Interim Government

by Jackie Northam

3 min

What We Know About The Taliban's Interim Government

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National Security

Families Of 9/11 Victims May Get Answers When Classified Government Records Release

by Laura Sullivan

5 min

Families Of 9/11 Victims May Get Answers When Classified Government Records Release

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The Americas

El Salvador Has Adopted Bitcoin As Legal Tender — The First Country To Do So

by Tim Padgett

1 min

El Salvador Has Adopted Bitcoin As Legal Tender — The First Country To Do So

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The Americas

Mexico's Supreme Court Has Unanimously Struck Down A Law Which Criminalized Abortion

by Ailsa Chang, Courtney Dorning, Ayen Bior

3 min

Mexico's Supreme Court Has Unanimously Struck Down A Law Which Criminalized Abortion

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Sheltering Inside May Not Protect You From The Dangers Of Wildfire Smoke

The Staten Island Ferry departs from the Manhattan terminal through a haze of smoke from Western wildfires, with the Statue of Liberty barely visible on July 20. Julie Jacobson/AP hide caption

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Climate

Sheltering Inside May Not Protect You From The Dangers Of Wildfire Smoke

by Nathan Rott

4 min

Sheltering Inside May Not Protect You From The Dangers Of Wildfire Smoke

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Politics

Biden Visited Areas Of The Northeast Hit By Ida

by Asma Khalid

3 min

Biden Visited Areas Of The Northeast Hit By Ida

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Politics

How Things Are Looking For Gov. Gavin Newsom A Week Before The Recall Election

by Libby Denkmann

4 min

How Things Are Looking For Gov. Gavin Newsom A Week Before The Recall Election

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TV Reviews

'American Crime Story' Tells The Story Of The Clinton Scandal From An Updated Angle

by Eric Deggans

3 min

'American Crime Story' Tells The Story Of The Clinton Scandal From An Updated Angle

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The Americas

Facing Growing Opposition, Brazil's Bolsonaro Has Mobilized His Supporters To Protest

by Philip Reeves

3 min

Facing Growing Opposition, Brazil's Bolsonaro Has Mobilized His Supporters To Protest

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Obituaries

Revisiting A Conversation With Michael K. Williams' About His Winding Path To Success

4 min

Revisiting A Conversation With Michael K. Williams' About His Winding Path To Success

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All Things Considered

creative:impact - 5!...6!...7!...8! Step, Pivot, Step, Turn! 18 Months In The Dance Continues

by David Fair, Deb Polich

11 min

creative:impact - 5!...6!...7!...8! Step, Pivot, Step, Turn! 18 Months In The Dance Continues

11:07

All Things Considered

Mich Med & Other MI Health Officials Sign Open Letter Stating 'Get Vaccinated Before It's Too Late'

by Lisa Barry

6 min

Mich Med & Other MI Health Officials Sign Open Letter Stating 'Get Vaccinated Before It's Too Late'

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