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43 Percent Of Children Who Died From Car Crashes Were Improperly Restrained

Rebecca Hersher, NPR

Posted on May 29, 2017 · A review of child deaths after fatal car crashes found wide variations by state and region, and suggests state authorities could radically decrease child deaths by changing traffic safety laws.

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Making sense of the Astroworld tragedy (Nov. 8, 2021)

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Posted on November 8, 2021 · On Monday's show: The investigation continues into Friday night’s deadly incident at Travis Scott’s sold-out Astroworld Festival concert. We learn the latest, discuss safety measures, and offer you a chance to weigh in.

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More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds

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Posted on June 24, 2021 · Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots.

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More Than 20% Of Houston Residents Have COVID-19 Antibodies, Study Says

Sara Willa Ernst, Health Reporter

Posted on March 16, 2021 · Antibody data confirmed what researchers knew about COVID-19 in adults. They were surprised by what they discovered in children.

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City Is Planning Major Changes To Busy Southwest Houston Corridor

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 4, 2020 · The project is designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders in a neighborhood where many people don't drive.

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