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A pregnant woman brought her child to a health clinic in Farchana, Chad. They are sitting under a mosquito net. MIdwives play a critical role in addressing the country's high rate of maternal mortality.
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  3. Talk therapy is up, and use of psych meds without therapy is down, a study finds
  4. Why Israel plans to limit life-saving aid into Gaza. And, Diddy's trial begins today
  5. Former Vice President Mike Pence given Profile in Courage Award for actions on Jan. 6
  6. John Bolton discusses Marco Rubio's dual roles in government

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Ben Klutsey, Executive Director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, stands in front of a colorful mural with clouds, blue sky, green grass and birds flying in the sky.
  1. Can reflective listening, civil exchange solve sociopolitical divides?
  2. Land Trusts Aim to Make Homes Affordable
  3. Historian speaks on the Great Migration
  4. Rock band plays lead for public housing redevelopment while residents let their voices be heard
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Curious Commonwealth
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  1. A ‘recycled’ Curious Commonwealth update
  2. What happened to the school German School Road is named for?
  3. What is Richmond doing to ensure safe drinking water?
  4. Why is Virginia a Dillon Rule state?
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