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Where Did The Flu Go? Homebound Kids Shape A Mild Season

Last year, a record number of people got flu shots. But medical experts say kids keeping their social distance during the coronavirus pandemic has made the biggest difference for a mild flu season. Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption

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Where Did The Flu Go? Homebound Kids Shape A Mild Season

There have been just 165 flu-related hospitalizations since October. Infectious disease specialist Dr. William Schaffner says virtual schooling has kept kids from spreading the flu so readily.

Politics

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. What Was Accomplished, And What's Next?

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. What Was Accomplished, And What's Next?

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An Unusually Bipartisan Impeachment Vote Leaves A Deeply Divided Nation

by Mara Liasson

An Unusually Bipartisan Impeachment Vote Leaves A Deeply Divided Nation

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Morning Dew Matt Quentin

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Freedom Sound The Crusaders

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Health

Where Did The Flu Go? Homebound Kids Shape A Mild Season

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro , Emma Bowman

Where Did The Flu Go? Homebound Kids Shape A Mild Season

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Latin America

'Remain In Mexico' Policy's End Brings Renewed Hope To Asylum Seekers

by Carrie Kahn

'Remain In Mexico' Policy's End Brings Renewed Hope To Asylum Seekers

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Food

A Krispy Kreme Burned In Atlanta. The Losses Go Far Beyond Delicious Doughnuts

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

A Krispy Kreme Burned In Atlanta. The Losses Go Far Beyond Delicious Doughnuts

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Oh Atlanta Little Feat

National

A Rare Piano That Escaped The Holocaust Gets Restored To Glory

by Michaela Winberg

A Rare Piano That Escaped The Holocaust Gets Restored To Glory

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Vision Fiberoptics The Polish Ambassador, Sean Haefeli

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Sunday Puzzle: Of The Anagrams

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Of The Anagrams

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Health

Art Of The Buzzkill: Health Officials Struggle To Boost Vaccination, Stall Parties

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Family

'We Can Handle Anything': Pandemic Life Pushes Some Couples To Tie The Knot

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

'We Can Handle Anything': Pandemic Life Pushes Some Couples To Tie The Knot

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Married Life Michael Giacchino

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Romantic Flight

Children's Health

Coronavirus Cases Are Down, But More Kids Are Having Severe Complications

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Coronavirus Cases Are Down, But More Kids Are Having Severe Complications

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Harm and Boon Balmorhea

Trump Wasn't Convicted On Capitol Riot Charge, But Legal Repercussions Still Possible

by Carrie Johnson

Trump Wasn't Convicted On Capitol Riot Charge, But Legal Repercussions Still Possible

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Health

As California Expands Vaccination, Some Worry Farm Workers Will Lose Out

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

As California Expands Vaccination, Some Worry Farm Workers Will Lose Out

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Space

'Perseverance' Mission Will Put NASA Wheels Back On Mars

by Joe Palca

'Perseverance' Mission Will Put NASA Wheels Back On Mars

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There's A Good Chance Your Valentine's Flowers Come From Colombia

An employee places bouquets on shelves in Bogotá on Feb. 1, as Colombia prepares to export flowers for Valentine's Day amid the new coronavirus pandemic. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

There's A Good Chance Your Valentine's Flowers Come From Colombia

by John Otis

There's A Good Chance Your Valentine's Flowers Come From Colombia

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Mad Man Mike Nyoni and Born Free

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Radiance Rob Levit

After Speaking Out On Impeachment, Herrera Beutler Heads Toward Clash With Her Party

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, a Republican, has faced mixed reactions in her Washington state congressional district for her support of former President Donald Trump's impeachment. Above, Herrera Beutler speaks as the House debates an objection to the Electoral College vote in January. House Television via AP hide caption

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Politics

After Speaking Out On Impeachment, Herrera Beutler Heads Toward Clash With Her Party

by Troy Brynelson

After Speaking Out On Impeachment, Herrera Beutler Heads Toward Clash With Her Party

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Symbols Of White Supremacy Confront Oregon Shoppers At Antiques Mall

The Farmers Co-op Antiques Mall in Redmond, Ore., included, until recently, a vendor selling Nazi memorabilia and racist caricatures. Emily Cureton/OPB hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Symbols Of White Supremacy Confront Oregon Shoppers At Antiques Mall

by Emily Cureton

Symbols Of White Supremacy Confront Oregon Shoppers At Antiques Mall

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A Boy Named 'Milo' Reminds Us To Choose Imagination Over Impressions

Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson/G.P Putnam's Sons

Picture This

A Boy Named 'Milo' Reminds Us To Choose Imagination Over Impressions

by Samantha Balaban

A Boy Named 'Milo' Reminds Us To Choose Imagination Over Impressions

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Musical Journey Kero One & Hero One

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Kakashi Yasuaki Shimizu

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