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After Ida, Many In Louisiana Still Without Power And Water
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jaclyn Hotard, president of St. John The Baptist Parish just west of New Orleans, about the rescue efforts after Hurricane Ida flooded the area.
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Plans Are Underway To Rebuild At Site Of Surfside Condo Collapse
As the investigation of the condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., continues, plans are already underway to rebuild at the site. A judge hearing lawsuits related to the collapse is overseeing the sale.
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Massive Caldor Fire Continues To Threaten Biggest City On California's Lake Tahoe
Firefighters in northern California are facing another tough day of strong winds as they race to try to stop the massive Caldor wildfire from reaching the southern end of iconic Lake Tahoe.
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The Kabul Airlift Was A Feat Of Logistics And Stamina, Marred By Chaos And Violence
The evacuation of Kabul, over 120,000 people in two weeks, is one of the biggest airlifts in history. It was also a chaotic stampede of tens of thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
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Because Of The Pandemic, Some Quinceañeras Are Celebrating 17th Birthdays This Year
Quinceañeras are an important tradition in many Latino cultures, but COVID-19 restrictions canceled party plans. Those delays are bringing a new twist to these celebrations.
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Chicago School Bus Drivers Have Quit In Droves Over COVID Vaccine Mandate
Chicago Public Schools says 10% of their school bus drivers quit on Friday as they're unwilling to get mandated vaccines. The district is now offering cash to parents who drive their kids to school.
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Lawmakers Want To Know What Went Wrong With Afghanistan
Lawmakers criticized the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. They now want to reassert Congress' authority and continue efforts to evacuate Americans and allies.
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Winds Have Been High As The Caldor Fire Threatens California's South Lake Tahoe
Firefighters are hoping for favorable conditions today to help them keep the Caldor Fire from getting loose in the city of South Lake Tahoe, California.
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COVID Vaccinations Are On The Rise Again, Says White House
Due to more mandates around the U.S., White House COVID advisors say first-time vaccination rates are now on the rise after a slowdown this summer. Millions of unvaccinated children are now in school.
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Jury Selection Begins In The Fraud Trial Of Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of the health technology corporation Theranos, promised miracles with just a finger prick of blood. Jury selection in her fraud trial begins Tuesday.
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Months After The Vaccine, Your Antibodies May Actually Fight COVID Better
With boosters shots rolling out soon, the big question is: Am I still protected against COVID-19 if I've only had two doses of the vaccine? Turns out, you may have more resilience than you think.
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Louisiana Power Provider Shares How — And When — The Company Will Repair Outages
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Rod West, vice president of Entergy, which provides power to New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. He discusses the city's power outages and how long they may take to fix.