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‘It’s Time To End This Forever War.’ Biden Says Forces To Leave Afghanistan By 9/11
Criminal Justice
Texas Senate Approves Bail Bill That Would Keep More People In Jail If They Can’t Post Cash Bonds
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UPDATE: Another Lawsuit Accuses Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault, As 22 Women Are Identified
Energy & Environment
While Texas Lawmakers Target Renewables, The State’s ‘Thermal Fleet’ Threatens Grid Stability Yet Again
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Leather Jacket” By Justin Jannise
Guns
Bill To Allow ‘Constitutional Carry’ Of Firearms Gains Momentum In Texas House
Criminal Justice
An Incarcerated Texan Says He Should Already Be Home. Why Is He Still In Federal Lockup?
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State Budget Negotiations Hold Up COVID-19 Aid For Texas Schools
Congress voted nearly $18 billion in COVID relief funds for Texas K-12 education over the last few months. So far, the schools haven’t seen a penny of it.
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Town Square
CNN Anchor Don Lemon Discusses His Latest Book On Racial Justice
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The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants
A new study of Indian jumping ants shows they have the ability to shrink and expand their brains — a first for any insect.
For Some Americans, Getting A Vaccine Is As Easy As Showing Up To Work
Companies like Tyson and Amazon are offering on-site coronavirus vaccinations to their employees in order remove barriers to getting the shots.
Quiet No More: Sen. Hirono's Immigrant Journey Fuels Her Fire In Congress
Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii — one of the most outspoken Democrats in Congress — wasn't always so vociferous. She says her story, detailed in a new memoir, has driven her to "stand up to bullies."
What Can Wealthy Nations Do To Address Global Vaccine Inequity?
In the U.S., more than 1 out of 5 residents is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But elsewhere in the world, vaccination rates are much lower. Some poor nations have yet to receive a single dose.