Vanessa Romo
Stories
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Science
Unvaccinated People Are 11 Times More Likely To Die Of COVID-19, New Research Finds
The COVID-19 vaccines continue to provide powerful protection, even against the delta variant, the CDC said. It also found that vaccinated people were 10 times less likely to be hospitalized.
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National
A Nurse Is Bringing Light To A Dark Time With A Chandelier Made Up Of Vaccine Vials
"I knew I had wanted to do something with light because I felt like it's just been such a dark year and a half that I wanted to bring light to whatever it was I was doing," Laura Weiss told NPR.
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National
Poison Control Centers Are Fielding A Surge Of Ivermectin Overdose Calls
The nation's poison control centers saw a 245% jump in reported exposure cases from July to August as more people take the anti-parasite drug that some falsely claim treats COVID-19.
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Environment
At A Shelter, Lake Tahoe Residents Fleeing A Massive Fire Wonder What's Next
An estimated 50,000 people have been evacuated as the Caldor Fire rages on. Shelters are filling up and hotel rooms are hard to find, leaving evacuees struggling to cope with the uncertainty.
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National
Joe Rogan Says He Has COVID-19 And That He's Been Taking Ivermectin
Following his diagnosis on Sunday, the 54-year-old host of the Joe Rogan Experience said he "immediately threw the kitchen sink at it." That included a cocktail of unproven treatments.
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National
Florida Is Blocking Money From 2 School Districts Over Mask Mandates, Defying A Judge
A judge ruled Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates "is without legal authority" and can't be enforced. But that's not stopping the state board of education from withholding paychecks.
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National
Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect
The sudden influx means resettlement agencies are rushing to secure a range of services for evacuees as they begin a new chapter of their lives.
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World
Less Than Week To The Deadline, As Many As 1,500 Americans Are Still In Afghanistan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said government officials are in touch with about 500 of those still waiting to leave the country. The remaining 1,000 have been harder to reach.
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National
High School Is Accused Of Censorship As Officials Rip Out Yearbook Pages On The News
Administrators tore out a two-page timeline depicting recent events, including the police killing of George Floyd, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Jan. 6 insurrection. They cited "community backlash."
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National
Questions About Security Around The Capitol Complex Emerge After Bomb Threat
The ease with which the attacker gained such close access to the Library of Congress on Thursday raises new questions about security, just seven months after the Jan. 6 insurrection.