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California Battalion Chief On The Challenge Of Fighting Wildfires During A Heat Wave

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California Battalion Chief On The Challenge Of Fighting Wildfires During A Heat Wave

California Battalion Chief On The Challenge Of Fighting Wildfires During A Heat Wave

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Opinion: Did Susan B. Anthony Need A Posthumous Pardon?

In this photo illustration, a Susan B. Anthony one dollar coin is displayed on August 18, 2020 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion: Did Susan B. Anthony Need A Posthumous Pardon?

Opinion: Did Susan B. Anthony Need A Posthumous Pardon?

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More Than 550,000 Primary Absentee Ballots Rejected In 2020, Far Outpacing 2016

Ballots are stored at the Franklin County Board of Elections in Columbus, Ohio, on April 28, the final day of that state's primary election. An NPR analysis finds that more than 500,000 absentee ballots were rejected in primaries this year. Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images hide caption

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2020 Election: Secure Your Vote

More Than 550,000 Primary Absentee Ballots Rejected In 2020, Far Outpacing 2016

More Than 550,000 Primary Absentee Ballots Rejected In 2020, Far Outpacing 2016

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As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain

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The Coronavirus Crisis

As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain

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As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain

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Making The Best Of Virtual Learning: Some Advice From The Founder Of Khan Academy

For schools starting the fall with online-only instruction, Khan Academy Founder and CEO Sal Khan says, "Everything should be about pulling kids out of the screen." Rachel Murray/Getty Images for The LA Promise hide caption

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Making The Best Of Virtual Learning: Some Advice From The Founder Of Khan Academy

Making The Best Of Virtual Learning: Some Advice From The Founder Of Khan Academy

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