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Health Care

How an ER doctor braces herself for working on Christmas as COVID cases spike

by Elissa Nadworny

How an ER doctor braces herself for working on Christmas as COVID cases spike

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Politics

Rep. Pete Aguilar discusses the Jan. 6 panel's progress as anniversary approaches

by Elissa Nadworny

Rep. Pete Aguilar discusses the Jan. 6 panel's progress as anniversary approaches

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Sports

How the omicron spike is changing the NBA's season

How the omicron spike is changing the NBA's season

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Education

How to get ready to repay your student loan when the payment freeze ends

by Elissa Nadworny

How to get ready to repay your student loan when the payment freeze ends

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Space

So far so good for the James Webb Space Telescope after its long-awaited launch

So far so good for the James Webb Space Telescope after its long-awaited launch

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Culture

Using poetry to understand grief during a very difficult year

by Elissa Nadworny

Using poetry to understand grief during a very difficult year

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Movie Reviews

In 'Parallel Mothers,' Almodóvar hitches unruly passions to women and family

by Bob Mondello

In 'Parallel Mothers,' Almodóvar hitches unruly passions to women and family

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Music

Exploring some favorite Christmas songs beyond that Mariah Carey tune

Exploring some favorite Christmas songs beyond that Mariah Carey tune

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