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There's a long history of massive inland flooding in California. New research finds that climate change has already doubled the odds it happens again.
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The Democratic governor lauded the legislation as “perhaps the most impactful thing” the state has done to prevent gun violence, though experts say it will likely face legal challenges. -
In California, 32,000 children under 18 have experienced the death of a parent or primary caregiver from COVID-19. The state has set aside $100 million for trust funds for children who are in low-income families to access when they turn 18.
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The Biden administration may scrap plans to expand eligibility for second boosters to younger adults. Instead, it's trying to speed up the next generation of boosters targeting the omicron variant.
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This is the final hearing planned so far for the summer but the committee has left the door open for additional hearings to be scheduled.
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The Biden administration is considering expanding eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to those under 50 to try to protect more people against the latest omicron surge.
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The House committee subpoenaed the Secret Service for text messages agents reportedly deleted, as the panel probes President Donald Trump's actions at the time of the deadly Capitol attack.
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Montinique Monroe/Getty ImagesIn conservative Gillespie County, the elections administrator and her two deputies have resigned, with at least one citing threats fueled by misinformation. -
Massive Monster/ Devolver DigitalEach week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Chaka Khan, P-Valley, and more.
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Alexandria Sheriff's Office via AP, FileEl Shafee Elsheikh, part of a group known as the "ISIS Beatles," is the most notorious and highest-ranking member of the Islamic State to be convicted in the U.S,, prosecutors said.
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Al Bello/Getty ImagesThese undiagnosed infections could be a major factor in the rapid transmission of the omicron variant, the researchers said.
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Andy Wong/APApple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Experts advised users to install the latest software updates.
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Ajith Perera/Xinhua News Agency via Getty ImagesA Chinese survey ship docked this week at the Hambantota port, built with Chinese loans. Some worry the ship's arrival may signal the start of militarization of Chinese infrastructure in Sri Lanka.
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