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The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say
November 17, 2023, 3:24pm Health
The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say. Read story
Hamas releases third group of hostages as part of truce and says it will seek to extend the deal
November 26, 2023, 12:32pm Latest News
The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was back on track Sunday as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third exchange under a four-day truce that the U.S. said it hoped would be extended. In turn, Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners,… Read story
Granderson: Climate change costs falling on poorest states
November 22, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Between 2018 and 2022 many of the states with high rates of poverty — Oklahoma, New York — were also the states that suffered the most damage from extreme weather. A new climate study indicates things are going to get worse for those places and for poor people. Read story
Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying ‘never again’
November 14, 2023, 3:05pm Latest News
Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security Tuesday, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again." Read story
Black, Latino students face disparity in public eduction
November 23, 2023, 6:04am Nation & World
America’s Black and Latino students are at a disadvantage in nearly every measure of educational opportunity, with less access to advanced classes, counselors and even certified teachers, according to data released by the U.S. Education Department. Read story
