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Millions of low-cost homes are deteriorating, making the U.S. housing shortage worse
Millions of low-income Americans live in old homes that are crumbling, worsening the housing shortage. A first-of-its-kind program in Pennsylvania aims to help whole communities damaged by disrepair.
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What's at stake with election and control of Congress
A week from now voters will elect a new president — and they will decide who controls both the Senate and House of Representatives. The new president will need allies on Capitol Hill.
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An Israeli airstrike in north Gaza killed dozens of people, as parliament bans UNRWA
An Israeli airstrike on a building in northern Gaza overnight killed at least 60 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
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At Commonwealth summit, former U.K. colonies demand reparations for slavery
The British Commonwealth Summit begins Monday in Samoa as leaders of commonewealth nations seek reforms
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Why experts continue to question the 'Killer nurse' Lucy Letby case
Convicted of murdering babies in her care, neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is one of the UK's most notorious serial killers. But there are fresh questions about evidence, and whether she got a fair trial.
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In a razor-thin race, Trump's complicated ties with Georgia's governor could matter
Trump fell out with Gov. Brian Kemp after 2020, when Kemp rebuffed his efforts to overturn Georgia’s election result. Their relationship could matter to some voters in a state Trump narrowly lost.
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Kids at an Arizona tribal school learn about democracy with their own lunch vote
Kids at a tribal school in Arizona are preparing for their own election to determine their favorite school lunch: pizza or chicken nuggets? And they're learning about democracy along the way.
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As hurricanes become more intense, evacuations are more important and more expensive
Destructive hurricanes have affected millions of Americans this year and forced many to evacuate. Hurricane evacuations are estimated to be about five times more expensive than 20 years ago.
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The aftermath of the 'island of garbage' Puerto Rico comment at the Trump rally
Donald Trump made a campaign stop in New York Sunday at a rally in Madison Square Garden. What’s making big headlines today are the racist and misogynistic jokes from the speakers before him.
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How St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes, worked his way into hearts in Mexico
Mexico City's celebration of St. Jude mixes the holy and the profane. Over the years, the Catholic saint for impossible causes has also become the people’s saint.
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Labor unions make a final push canvassing door to door in swing states
Many labor unions have blanketed swing states with record numbers of volunteer and paid canvassers. The persuasion phase has nearly ended. Now it's all about getting out the vote.
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In a secret location in New Jersey, a turtle whisperer cares for trafficked animals
There's a hidden lair for turtles in New Jersey. The turtles hail from all over the world, they were intercepted in the process of being trafficked. The man who runs the sanctuary is completely devoted to his charges as he often nurses them back to health and tries to return them home. (digital going Wed a.m.)