Vanessa Romo
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National
EPA Will Ban A Farming Pesticide Linked To Health Problems In Children
Agency officials issued a final ruling on Wednesday saying chlorpyrifos can no longer be used on the food that makes its way onto American dinner plates. The move overturns a Trump-era decision.
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National
The Taliban Seize Her City. America's Red Tape Stops Her From Fleeing
Zainab filled all the forms for a special immigrant visa but now can only watch as the Americans leave Afghanistan. Eight thousand miles away, all her husband can do is hope.
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Environment
What We Know About The Situation In Haiti, 4 Days After The Massive Earthquake
Recovery teams are slowing reaching Haitians impacted by the Aug. 14 earthquake that hit the southwestern area of the island. More than 1 million people were effected by the quake.
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National
As Children's COVID Cases Surge, There's Another Virus On The Rise
Health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic say there is another concerning prospect looming: a surge in children diagnosed with a combination of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.
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World
U.S. Is Starting To Evacuate Some Embassy Staff From Afghanistan With Military Help
The State Department is reducing the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to a "core diplomatic presence" amid the deteriorating security situation.
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Law & Courts
Texas Supreme Court Says Democratic Lawmakers Can Be Arrested For Evading House Votes
The state's highest court says law enforcement can round up rogue legislators and bring them back to the state Capitol's House Chambers.
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National
How To Have Your Vaccine Confirmation On You At All Times
The cards need to be both protected and available to show when needed. You can carry the original paper card with you, plastic coated perhaps. But lots of people stash it away and show a digital copy.
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National
Florida's Governor Says School Leaders' Salary May Be Withheld If They Require Masks
Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up a confrontation with school superintendents on Monday, saying anyone who defies his ban on mask mandates might lose a paycheck. Teachers and staff wouldn't be punished.
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National
Lawyers Say AG Set Out To Get Evidence Against Gov. Cuomo In Harassment Investigation
"I know the difference between putting together a case against a target versus doing independent fact-finding with an open mind," Andrew Cuomo's lawyer Rita Glavin said on Friday.
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Politics
A Woman Who Accused Gov. Cuomo Of Groping Her Has Filed A Criminal Complaint
The woman's account was also included in the 165-page report released by New York's Attorney General this week that said Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and created a hostile work environment.