Ruth Talbot
Stories
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National
This Is How The White Population Is Actually Changing Based On New Census Data
The white population is still the largest racial group in the U.S. Whether it is declining depends on how you define "white." Narrow definitions, researchers warn, can be misleading and dangerous.
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Environment
3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate
The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways.
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National
Smartphone Data: Many Americans Ignored Thanksgiving Travel Warnings From The CDC
NPR analyzed data by SafeGraph to determine the percentage of people who stayed at their "home" location for Thanksgiving as well as the percentage who traveled 31 miles or more.
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National
America's 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths: Small Cities And Towns Bear A Growing Share
Early in the pandemic, most deaths occurred in large cities. But now, as COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., smaller communities are suffering many losses as well.