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Allies of Rep. Adam Kinzinger launch new super PAC to support Republicans who have bucked Trump – The Washington Post

Allies of Rep. Adam Kinzinger launch new super PAC to support Republicans who have bucked Trump  The Washington Post Trump’s baseless election claims march GOP into ‘policy wasteland’  Politico At least Biden supporters have plenty of lame entertainment content  Boston Herald Trump has

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Dozens in Hong Kong’s Opposition Charged Under Law Imposed by Beijing

All of the political figures charged had participated in primaries held by the pro-democracy camp in July.

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Israelis and Palestinians See Starkly Different Coronavirus Vaccination Numbers

Israel is leading the world in per capita vaccinations and is reopening. In the occupied West Bank and Gaza next door, very few Palestinians are getting vaccinated.

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All Female Flight Crew In Afghanistan Makes History

Afghanistan just had its very first airline flight with an all-female crew, a milestone in a country where women often have very limited opportunities.

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A Race To Protect His Country — And His Mother

For this health expert based in Boston, the effort to get vaccines to his native South Africa was intensely personal. (Image credit: Family Photos)

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It’s Not Just Texas. The Entire Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade For Extreme Weather

The Texas blackout is a reminder that climate-driven extreme weather stresses the U.S.’s power system in many ways. Much is needed to harden the grid for the future as the number of outages increase. (Image credit: John Antczak/AP)

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Alaska Town Now Vaccinating Everyone 16 And Older

Everyone in Sitka, Alaska, who’s age 16 or older can get the COVID-19 vaccination. The tribal health service there has been so efficient, they’ve already vaccinated those at higher risk. (Image credit: Katherine Rose/KCAW)

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A Chapter In U.S. History Often Ignored: The Flight Of Runaway Slaves To Mexico

As the U.S. Treasury considers putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill to honor her role in the northbound underground railroad, there is new attention to the often-overlooked southbound route. (Image credit: Library of Congress)

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In ‘Girlhood,’ Teens Across The Globe Write About Their Everyday Lives

‘Girlhood,’ a collection of diary-style entries by teen girls, aims to bust stereotypes about cultures while revealing girls’ everyday lives. (Image credit: Kassy Cho)

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In ‘Girlhood,’ Teens Across The Globe Write About Their Everyday Lives

‘Girlhood,’ a collection of diary-style entries by teen girls, aims to bust stereotypes about cultures while revealing girls’ everyday lives. (Image credit: Kassy Cho)

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