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ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but many don't even have COVID

An ambulance crew weaves a gurney through the halls of Sparrow Hospital's emergency department in Lansing, Michigan. Overcrowding has forced the staff to triage patients, putting some in the waiting rooms and treating others on stretchers and chairs in the halls. Lester Graham/Michigan Radio hide caption

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ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but many don't even have COVID

Patients who couldn't see a doctor earlier in the pandemic or were too afraid to go to a hospital have finally become too sick to stay away. Many ERs now struggle to cope with an onslaught of need.

Climate

The current climate pledges nations are making won't be enough, UN report card says

by Lauren Sommer

The current climate pledges nations are making won't be enough, UN report card says

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World

With the holidays ahead, supply chain issues will get worse before they get better

by John Burnett

With the holidays ahead, supply chain issues will get worse before they get better

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Europe

10 years after the end of Basque separatist violence, some wounds are still open

by Sarah McCammon , Miguel Macias , Sarah Handel

10 years after the end of Basque separatist violence, some wounds are still open

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National

Why hasn't South Carolina redrawn voter maps?

by Ailsa Chang , Ashley Brown , Gus Contreras

Why hasn't South Carolina redrawn voter maps?

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Sports

Baseball's battle between 'good' and 'evil'

by Sarah McCammon , Gabe O'Connor , Justine Kenin

Baseball's battle between 'good' and 'evil'

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World

What the military coup in Sudan means for Washington

by Michele Kelemen

What the military coup in Sudan means for Washington

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Author Interviews

'Sellout' explores how anti-establishment views in punk puts bands in a tough spot

by Andrew Limbong

'Sellout' explores how anti-establishment views in punk puts bands in a tough spot

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Technology

Youtube, Snapchat and TikTok officials testify to Senators on kids' online safety

by Shannon Bond

Youtube, Snapchat and TikTok officials testify to Senators on kids' online safety

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Shots - Health News

ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but many don't even have COVID

by Kate Wells

ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but many don't even have COVID

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National Security

House panel pushing ahead on Jan. 6 investigation, despite resistance

by Ailsa Chang , Sam Gringlas , Courtney Dorning

House panel pushing ahead on Jan. 6 investigation, despite resistance

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Race

Montgomery, Ala., drops Confederate street name to honor famed civil rights attorney

by Kyle Gassiott

Montgomery, Ala., drops Confederate street name to honor famed civil rights attorney

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Children's Health

Advisers vote on whether FDA should authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Advisers vote on whether FDA should authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids

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Politics

What awaits Biden at 2 major summits as he's struggled for climate change credibility

by Scott Detrow

What awaits Biden at 2 major summits as he's struggled for climate change credibility

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Race

Hair salons have been a safe space for Black women for decades, even through COVID

by Taylor Jennings-Brown

Hair salons have been a safe space for Black women for decades, even through COVID

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Author Interviews

Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on the world in 'The Chancellor'

by Sarah McCammon , Elena Burnett , Courtney Dorning

Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on the world in 'The Chancellor'

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Mort Sahl, a political satirist and stand-up comedy pioneer, has died at 94

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Obituaries

Mort Sahl, a political satirist and stand-up comedy pioneer, has died at 94

by Elizabeth Blair

Mort Sahl, a political satirist and stand-up comedy pioneer, has died at 94

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