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AP

Poison Control Centers Are Fielding A Surge Of Ivermectin Overdose Calls

Vanessa Romo

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.
Kirk Siegler

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NPR

At A Shelter, Lake Tahoe Residents Fleeing A Massive Fire Wonder What's Next

Kirk Siegler

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.

U.S.

These Tribal Activists Want Biden To Stop A Planned Lithium Mine On Their Sacred Land

Kirk Siegler

In Nevada, tribal opposition to a proposed lithium mine is testing the White House's pledge to electrify America's transportation system and give more of a voice to indigenous people in federal lands.
U.S.

Ida Brings Historic Flooding To The Northeast, Killing More Than 40 People

Jaclyn Diaz

Record-breaking levels of rainfall in New York City, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania flooded roadways and affected travel throughout Wednesday evening into Thursday.
U.S.

National Survey Finds Severe And Desperate School Bus Driver Shortage

Anya Kamenetz

"In previous years, we've seen regionalized driver shortages, but nothing to the extent that we're seeing today," one researcher told NPR.
U.S.

Watch Workers Rescue A Cow Trapped In A Tree After Hurricane Ida

A four-legged victim of the massive storm that ripped through Louisiana got some noisy assistance from St. Bernard Parish workers armed with a chainsaw.
U.S.

Florida Is Blocking Money From 2 School Districts Over Mask Mandates, Defying A Judge

Vanessa Romo

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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Because Of The Pandemic, Some Quinceañeras Are Celebrating 17th Birthdays This Year

Jasmine Garsd

Quinceañeras are an important tradition in many Latino cultures, but COVID-19 restrictions canceled party plans. Those delays are bringing a new twist to these celebrations.
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Lawmakers Want To Know What Went Wrong With Afghanistan

Deirdre Walsh

Lawmakers criticized the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. They now want to reassert Congress' authority and continue efforts to evacuate Americans and allies.
U.S.

Chicago School Bus Drivers Have Quit In Droves Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

Sarah Karp

Chicago Public Schools says 10% of their school bus drivers quit on Friday as they're unwilling to get mandated vaccines. The district is now offering cash to parents who drive their kids to school.
U.S.

Winds Have Been High As The Caldor Fire Threatens California's South Lake Tahoe

Kirk Siegler

Firefighters are hoping for favorable conditions today to help them keep the Caldor Fire from getting loose in the city of South Lake Tahoe, California.
U.S.

Southern California Has Jobs For Incoming Afghans — But Not Much Affordable Housing

Josie Huang

Afghans making their way to some California communities have run into a challenge that many residents face — affordable housing. Costs have made it difficult to find long-term places to live.