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'Fully Erased': With Harris' Rise, There Are No Black Women In The Senate

Marquita Bradshaw was the only Black woman to win a U.S. Senate primary this cycle. She lost the general election for a Tennessee Senate seat. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption

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Politics

'Fully Erased': With Harris' Rise, There Are No Black Women In The Senate

The lack of a Black woman in the Senate has turned a moment of triumph for many thrilled to see Kamala Harris ascend to the vice presidency into something more bittersweet.

Health

News Brief: GOP COVID-19 Relief Plan, Myanmar Coup, Russian Protests

by Noel King , Steve Inskeep

News Brief: GOP COVID-19 Relief Plan, Myanmar Coup, Russian Protests

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Education

Dispute Over Reopening Schools In Chicago Could Lead To Teachers Strike

by Sarah Karp

Dispute Over Reopening Schools In Chicago Could Lead To Teachers Strike

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Education

School Districts, Teachers Are At Odds Over Resuming In-Person Classes

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Europe

Russians Return To The Streets To Demand Alexei Navalny's Release

by Lucian Kim

Russians Return To The Streets To Demand Alexei Navalny's Release

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Health

Many Latinos Don't Think Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine Is A Good Idea

by Brenda Leon

Many Latinos Don't Think Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine Is A Good Idea

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Animals

4-Year-Old Girl Finds Dinosaur Footprint On Beach In Wales

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National

Warmer Temperatures Affect Snow Totals Around Great Lakes

by Dan Wanschura

Warmer Temperatures Affect Snow Totals Around Great Lakes

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Author Interviews

'Land Of Big Numbers,' Short Story Collection From Te-Ping Chen

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Asia

Army In Myanmar Stages Coup, Detaining Aung Sang Suu Kyi, Others

by Michael Sullivan

Army In Myanmar Stages Coup, Detaining Aung Sang Suu Kyi, Others

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National

Attempts To Reverse Trump's USDA Agency Changes Would Be Difficult

by Frank Morris

Attempts To Reverse Trump's USDA Agency Changes Would Be Difficult

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Carolina Panthers' Stadium Used As Mass Vaccination Clinic

by Nick de la Canal

Carolina Panthers' Stadium Used As Mass Vaccination Clinic

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Europe

Europe's COVID-19 Vaccination Effort Is Criticized For Slow Start

by Rob Schmitz

Europe's COVID-19 Vaccination Effort Is Criticized For Slow Start

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Animals

Lobster Shell Patterns May Lead To Stronger Concrete, Researchers Say

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Amid COVID-19 Variants, There Is An Increased Urgency For Vaccinations

by Allison Aubrey

Amid COVID-19 Variants, There Is An Increased Urgency For Vaccinations

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A Farm Has A Unique Way To Make Your Remote Meeting More Fun

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Education

Educators Consider Extending School Schedule Into The Summer

by Anya Kamenetz

Educators Consider Extending School Schedule Into The Summer

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Politics

Biden Invites 10 GOP Senators To White House To Talk COVID-19 Relief

by Tamara Keith

Biden Invites 10 GOP Senators To White House To Talk COVID-19 Relief

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Marquita Bradshaw was the only Black woman to win a U.S. Senate primary this cycle. She lost the general election for a Tennessee Senate seat. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption

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'Fully Erased': With Harris' Rise, There Are No Black Women In The Senate

by Juana Summers

'Fully Erased': With Harris' Rise, There Are No Black Women In The Senate

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Scientists Identify New Whale Species In Gulf Of Mexico

Rice's whales can grow to 42 feet, but fewer than 100 remain. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hide caption

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Scientists Identify New Whale Species In Gulf Of Mexico

by Greg Allen

Scientists Identify New Whale Species In Gulf Of Mexico

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