With increased car and foot traffic, the ground underneath the Tidal Basin — home to memorials to Thomas Jefferson, FDR and MLK Jr. — is sinking. As sea levels rise, the walkways flood daily.
Read more ...Health Care Workers Ask Therapist: 'Why Aren't More People Taking This Seriously?' National News
The pandemic continues to exact a heavy emotional toll on health care workers, says Kimberly Johnson, who provides them with free therapy. "I wish people knew ... what I saw," clients tell her.
Read more ...Are The Risks Of Reopening Schools Exaggerated? National News
New research has found few links between in-person K-12 schooling and COVID-19 case rates. "There is not a consistent pattern," one study author said.
Read more ...'All You Want Is To Be Believed': Sick With COVID-19 And Facing Racial Bias In The ER National News
When a Latina woman went to a Bay Area hospital, a doctor was dismissive of her COVID symptoms. Is unconscious bias one reason people of color are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus?
Read more ...GOP Welcomes Steve Wynn's Millions, Despite Rape And Harassment Allegations National News
Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment. Still, politicians have continued to accept major campaign contributions from Wynn, who has denied wrongdoing.
Read more ...The Final Biden-Trump Debate Is Thursday. Here's What You Need To Know National News
The debate likely marks President Trump's last chance to reach a massive audience as he trails Joe Biden in polls nationally and in key states.
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Many homeowners who lost everything in a wildfire had no idea they were at risk. Only two states require disclosing wildfire risk to buyers in the house hunting process.
Read more ...Parents Of 545 Children Separated At U.S.-Mexico Border Still Can't Be Found National News
A court filing says many of the parents are presumed to no longer be in the United States. Efforts to locate them have been hampered by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the filing.
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