Marisa Peñaloza
Stories
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National
Black Opioid Overdose Deaths Are Increasing Faster Than Whites, Study Finds
Black communities face a growing share of overdoses, but addiction treatment resources and attention are still focused on white communities.
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National
They Came To The U.S. As Afghan Refugees. Now They Hope Their Story Will Help Others
Scenes of violence in Afghanistan triggered painful memories for Hossein Mahrammi and his family. He says starting a new life in the U.S. wasn't easy but they've embraced the culture and customs here.
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National
Housing Conditions In This Low-Income Neighborhood Pushed Tenants To Sue The Landlord
According to the complaint filed this week in U.S. District Court, living conditions for families in an apartment complex in suburban Maryland include rodent infestation and toxic mold.
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Environment
Descendants Of Slaves Say This Proposed Grain Factory Will Destroy The Community
A bitter fight is ongoing between powerful backers of a giant terminal on the Mississippi River and residents of the historic Black neighborhood, Wallace, La., who say this is environmental racism.
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National
Companies Giving Juneteenth Off As A Holiday Say It's The Right Thing To Do
Companies are responding to a social movement fueled by the killing of George Floyd, a 47-year-old Black man who died on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis while in police custody.
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National
Obamas Mourn Death Of 'True Friend,' Beloved 'First Dog' Bo
"For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, comforting presence in our lives," said former President Barack Obama. The Portuguese water dog was 12 in human years.
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National
'It's Just A Shame': Trump Voters React To Insurrection At U.S. Capitol
After Wednesday's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the response from people around the country who voted for Trump is mixed, with some blaming him and others saying the protesters hurt their cause.
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Politics
Trump Supporters Clash With Police, Storm Capitol Building
The president addressed the crowd gathered to protest Biden's win and afterward, his supporters pushed past barriers onto the Capitol grounds. Armed police rushed in to tackle them.
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Politics
Election 2020: Cities And Businesses Prepare For Post-Election Unrest, Violence
Across the country, there are growing concerns that the bitterness and animosity over the presidential election will not end when the polls close on the evening of Nov. 3.
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National
Domestic Workers React With Anger After Trump Says 'Don't Be Afraid of Covid'
"He's mocking us, the working poor," says one New Jersey mother of three. "He can't tell us not to fear the virus — we're living it."