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Concerns Over Idle Pilots: Deteriorating Working Conditions And Higher Stress Levels

4:31pm February 12, 2021

by David Schaper

Many of the world's airline pilots are out of work due to the pandemic. Those who are flying report deteriorating working conditions and higher stress levels, which some fear could lead to mistakes.

Asylum-Seekers Rejoice As Biden Administration Begins Processing Claims

4:31pm February 12, 2021

by Carrie Kahn

The Biden administration will start processing some claims from asylum-seekers stranded in Mexico. But many are still worried about their fates.

What Mardi Gras Looks Like During The COVID-19 Pandemic

4:31pm February 12, 2021

by Aubri Juhasz

The Mardi Gras season is usually a fun and festive affair. But this year, a year after the celebration led New Orleans to become one of the nation's first COVID-19 hot spots, it's different.

Singer and instrumentalist Flory Jagoda (left) performing with viola da gamba player Heather Spence at an event in Potomac, Md. in 2012. Jagoda died on Jan. 29.

Remembering Flory Jagoda, Who Preserved Sephardic Jewish Music And Language

4:31pm February 12, 2021

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Born in Sarajevo, Flory Jagoda celebrated the music and language of her ancestors who had been expelled from Spain in 1492. She died Jan. 29 at age 97.

In this Jan. 31, 2020, file photo, a masked worker cleans a street in the Chinatown district in San Francisco. Police and volunteers have increased their street presence after a series of violent attacks against older Asian residents in Bay Area cities st

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Anger And Fear As Asian American Seniors Targeted In Bay Area Attacks

3:20pm February 12, 2021

by Eric Westervelt

The assaults have prompted some businesses to close early, while volunteers have set up protective escorts for older residents.

Members of the Arizona National Guard distribute food in Mesa, Ariz., last March in response to surging demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why Biden Looks To Mayors To Help Make The Case For More COVID-19 Aid

2:36pm February 12, 2021

by Tamara Keith

President Biden hasn't yet secured support from congressional Republicans for his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid plan, but he's touting bipartisan support from state and local officials.

A census supporter holds up a sign during a 2020 rally in New York City.

6-Month Delay In Census Redistricting Data Could Throw Elections Into Chaos

1:49pm February 12, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

To do more quality checks on the data needed for redrawing voting maps, the Census Bureau is now planning for a release by Sept. 30. The delay puts pressure on states facing tight election deadlines.

Sheila Ambert says she did everything she was supposed to do to be protected from eviction by an order from the CDC. But her landlord is pushing ahead trying to evict her anyway. Housing advocates say the protections need to be strengthened.

Renters Are Getting Evicted Despite CDC Order — 'I'm Scared'

1:04pm February 12, 2021

by Chris Arnold

Some landlords are evicting tenants despite an order from the CDC aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 by preventing evictions. That has led to calls to strengthen protections.

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A Salvadoran girl sits inside a camp for asylum-seekers on Sunday in Matamoros, Mexico, where some 600 people who left Central America have been waiting for immigration court hearings.

Biden Team Unveils New Asylum System To Replace Trump's 'Remain In Mexico'

11:46am February 12, 2021

by Alana Wise

President Biden has called his predecessor's "Remain in Mexico" program for asylum-seekers "inhumane." Next week, a new program begins, but details are still being worked out.

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President Biden speaks at the State Department on Feb. 4 as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on. "We've elevated the status of cyber issues within our government," said Biden, whose administration is investigating a major cyber breach blamed on Russia.

Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyberthreats. Experts Say It Won't Be Easy

11:35am February 12, 2021

by Greg Myre

President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.

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