Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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Up to half of students at some colleges report not having enough food.
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The American Airlines plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members.
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The district also plans to offset rising health costs, replace Mechanicsville ES.
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Two plaintiffs spoke about a federal judge's decision to let the case proceed.
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Superintendent says expected $26M increase not enough to meet goals.
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Parts of the city’s water infrastructure date to the 19th century.
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It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.
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Democrats lost serious ground with young men in the 2024 presidential election. Now, some within the party are working to win them back.
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In the wake of U.S. aid cuts, Pastor Billy is reminded of his twin sister's death from AIDS. He doesn't want 9-year-old Diana, who's HIV-positive, to meet the same fate.
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The Israeli military said Iran launched retaliatory strikes throughout the night. This followed a major Israeli attack on Friday, targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and killing top military leaders.
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Workers are "terrified" as immigration agents sweep farms, the president of United Farm Workers says, adding that Americans should think about the "human loss" as well as "crops rotting" in the fields
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- Shooting fireworks over a historic— and flammable — city takes planning
- Geologists uncover new evidence from ancient asteroid that hit the Chesapeake Bay
- Recent Hanover museum exhibit examines Brown Grove's history, legacy
- On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad