With that reunion came new questions on what shapes identity, and how generations of displacement of American Indians affects that identity.
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Experts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a ‘tripledemic’
As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19.
With student loan relief tied up in court, Biden extends repayment pause into 2023
The president has extended the student loan repayment pause into 2023. Biden said he wants to give lawsuits against debt cancellation time to play out, and the Supreme Court time to weigh in.
How monoclonal antibodies lost the fight with new COVID variants
The treatments were highly popular earlier in the pandemic. One by one, they got knocked out by more convenient, less expensive treatment options, and new COVID variants.
Carrying out executions took a secret toll on workers — then changed their politics
NPR spoke with 26 people who were involved with more than 200 executions across the country. Most said their health suffered and they had little support to help them cope with their unusual jobs.
Trump, who tried to overturn a legitimate election, files to run for president again
Donald Trump is officially running again, trying to avenge his loss to Joe Biden, even as Trump still refuses to admit he lost. Trump’s push to overturn the 2020 outcome helped spark an insurrection.
Election officials feared the worst. Here’s why baseless claims haven’t fueled chaos
So far, false claims of voting malfeasance have not incited the chaos that many had feared would ensue, stoked by a mythos of election fraud that’s become a core belief for many on the right.
New omicron subvariants now dominant in the US, raising fears of a winter surge
Step aside, BA.5. The new variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, appear to be among the most adept yet at evading immunity from previous infection and vaccination.
What it means that a historic number of LGBTQ candidates won midterm elections
The 2022 midterm election made history with the most wins for openly LGBTQ candidates. At least 340 candidates have won their races, beating the previous record of 336 in 2020.
6 takeaways from the 2022 midterm election that’s not over yet
These midterm elections show why it’s always important to never assume you know exactly what’s going to happen in advance – and to keep an open mind for potential surprises.