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National
Mudslides, Worsened By Last Year's Wildfires, Shut Down A Vital Colorado Highway
Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon could be closed for days or even weeks after last week's mudslides. Last year's wildfires burned the vegetation that normally helps soak up rainwater.
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Health
Some States Are Working To Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
The vast majority of these laws apply only to state and local governments, meaning private schools and employers could still require people to get vaccinated.
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History
You Can Now (Possibly) Get Your Hands On A Piece Of Princess Diana's Wedding Cake
A large slice of icing from one of the nearly two dozen official 1981 wedding cakes will go up for auction next week. The auction house says it's in good condition, "but we advise against eating it."
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Environment
Climate Change Is Driving Deadly Weather Disasters From Arizona To Mumbai
There's been about two degrees Fahrenheit of warming so far worldwide. That may sound like a small number, but scientists say it's enough to make extreme weather events much more common.
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Technology
Biden Pushes Cybersecurity Upgrades For Critical Infrastructure After Recent Hacks
President Biden signed a directive aimed at improving cybersecurity for critical infrastructure systems like energy and food — but it's up to private companies to actually follow those standards.
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Food
Rooibos Tea Is Africa's First Food To Join The EU's List Of Protected Products
Rooibos joins France's Champagne, Greece's feta cheese and Columbian coffee on the list. The tea is said to have numerous health benefits.
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Sports
Can't-Miss Moments From The Olympics Opening Ceremony
From pictogram people to a moving rendition of "Imagine," the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony balanced fun with the seriousness of the moment.
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Sports
Everything You Need To Know To Enjoy This Year's Parade Of Nations
When did the Parade of Nations begin, and why aren't the countries in alphabetical order? Here's everything you need to know about the Olympic opening ceremony event.
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Politics
Federal Judge Rules Against DACA Program But Current Recipients Are Safe For Now
Texas and several other states argued then-President Barack Obama had overstepped his authority by creating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in 2012. Federal District Judge Andrew Hanen agreed.
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National
A Lobster Diver In Cape Cod Says A Humpback Whale Scooped Him Up And Spat Him Out
Michael Packard says he was trapped in the whale's mouth for 30 to 40 seconds before it tossed him back in the water, bruised but otherwise unharmed. Experts tell NPR such events are extremely rare.