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Two church events in Illinois linked to 180 Covid cases

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• Covid hospitalizations of kids hit new high • Analysis: Rand Paul has a *very* wacky theory about ivermectin from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3mNB6FM via

Significant gas station outages reported after Hurricane Ida

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• Ida left more than 1 million without power. Now comes the scorching heat • Watch: 'Not going to take that chance again': Couple describes Hurricane Ida's wrath • Opinion: Post-Ida failures show why we need to adapt • How to stay cool without air conditioning from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2YfWUQj via

'This guy is special, he is fiercely loyal': US veteran on Afghan interpreter

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CNN's Alex Marquardt reports on a US veteran and his Afghan interpreter friend, who were reunited after 12 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3jvt1U5 via

Afghan refugee describes emotional journey to the US after fleeing

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When Mohammed Iqbal Selanee and Josh Rodriguez hugged in Washington, DC, this week, it was an embrace years in the making. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3zxQJVj via

Vulnerable Democrats seek distance from Biden ahead of contentious House debate

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House and Senate Democrats are watching President Joe Biden's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan with unease, distancing themselves with some Americans left behind in the war-torn country and as Republicans plot to make the issue a major focus heading into the 2022 midterms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3jxre16 via

Analysis: Why Democrats can't run away from Joe Biden

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There's a lot of talk in Democratic circles these days about vulnerable 2022 candidates beginning to distance themselves from President Joe Biden amid his faltering poll numbers on both how he has handled Afghanistan and his overall job performance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3mUTlcJ via

Texas Legislature sends voting restrictions bill to governor's desk

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Texas lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that would impose new restrictions on voting, sending it to the desk of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott -- who said in a statement he will sign it into law. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3t6LgT5 via

Tapper asks top Biden official about the President's tone during speech

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National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan defends President Joe Biden's tone during his speech about the US evacuation from Afghanistan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3BHUWH1 via

Bonnaroo organizers cancel this year's festival, citing flooding

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Organizers of the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee have canceled this year's event, citing flooding from heavy rains. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2V5CqbO via