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Where Is It Safe To Reopen Schools? New Research Offers Answers

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Coronavirus Updates

Where Is It Safe To Reopen Schools? New Research Offers Answers

A new study suggests reopening schools may be safer than previously thought, at least in communities where the coronavirus is not already spreading out of control.

Politics

Congressional Tensions With Trump Boil Over After Violence On Capitol Hill

by Claudia Grisales

Congressional Tensions With Trump Boil Over After Violence On Capitol Hill

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Race

BLM Protesters Express Frustration Over Police Treatment Of Mob On Capitol Hill

by Leila Fadel

BLM Protesters Express Frustration Over Police Treatment Of Mob On Capitol Hill

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Coronavirus Updates

Where Is It Safe To Reopen Schools? New Research Offers Answers

by Cory Turner

Where Is It Safe To Reopen Schools? New Research Offers Answers

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Politics

Hawley Faces Backlash Over Challenge To Electoral Vote

by Jaclyn Driscoll

Hawley Faces Backlash Over Challenge To Electoral Vote

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Obituaries

MLB Hall Of Famer Tommy Lasorda Dies At 93

by Ted Robbins

MLB Hall Of Famer Tommy Lasorda Dies At 93

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Economy

Biden Administration's Plans For Improving U.S. Economy

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National

Arizona Health Care System Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge

by Katherine Davis-Young

Arizona Health Care System Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge

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Business

Latest Relief Package May Not Save Some Small Businesses From Bankruptcy

by Brittany Cronin , Stacey Vanek Smith

Latest Relief Package May Not Save Some Small Businesses From Bankruptcy

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National

Journalists' Views Of The Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill

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National

Member Of Senate Committee That Funds Capitol Police On This Week's Security Breach

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Elections

Split-Ticket Voters On How They Were Making Decisions In Georgia Runoffs

by Emma Hurt

Split-Ticket Voters On How They Were Making Decisions In Georgia Runoffs

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Space

Missing: Supermassive Black Hole

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Medical Treatments

Biden Vows To Distribute 100 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses In His First 100 Days

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Medical Treatments

Biden Plans To Stop Holding Back COVID-19 Vaccines

by Rob Stein

Biden Plans To Stop Holding Back COVID-19 Vaccines

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National Security

Why Capitol Police Failed To Prevent Attack On U.S. Capitol

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COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Off To A Slow Start — But Not In Some Rural Areas

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The Coronavirus Crisis

COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Off To A Slow Start — But Not In Some Rural Areas

by Kirk Siegler

COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Off To A Slow Start — But Not In Some Rural Areas

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Sports

NFL Completes Regular Season During The Pandemic And Heads Into Playoffs

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Law

Can Trump Pardon Himself?

by Nina Totenberg

Can Trump Pardon Himself?

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TV Reviews

New Series 'Coyote' Explores Crisis At America's Border With Mexico

by Eric Deggans

New Series 'Coyote' Explores Crisis At America's Border With Mexico

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Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump, Citing 'Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence'

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Technology

Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump, Citing 'Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence'

by Bobby Allyn , Tamara Keith

Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump, Citing 'Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence'

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