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September 26, 2021
California Moves On Climate Change, But Rejects Aggressive Cuts To Greenhouse Emissions
Drought, wildfires, extreme heat: California lawmakers cast climate change as the culprit in an emerging series of public health threats, setting aside billions to help communities respond.
September 25, 2021
Contractor’s Deal On California Rent Relief Gets More Lucrative
The state is relying on a private contractor to get rent relief to California tenants and landlords, and just increased the lucrative deal.
September 25, 2021
As UC Makes Room For More Californians, Can It Afford To Lose Out-Of-State Students?
Out-of-state UC students are having a bad year. The Legislature made plans to have the UC enroll fewer of them to make way for more in-state students. Meanwhile, tuition is going up $8,000 for future out-of-state students.
September 25, 2021
Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's How To Figure Out If You Need One
With the back and forth on boosters from government agencies, many Americans are wondering if they really need an extra shot. Here is what the science says about who needs a booster now — and why.
September 24, 2021
Newsom Signs Bill For Native American Monument To Replace California Colonizer
Legislation creating a process for replacing the statue honoring Spanish missionary Junipero Serra with a monument honoring local tribes is signed by the California governor.
September 24, 2021
PG&E Is Charged With Manslaughter In A California Wildfire That Killed 4
Pacific Gas & Electric was charged Friday with manslaughter and other crimes after its equipment sparked a Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes last year, prosecutors said.
September 24, 2021
Woman Arrested Near Fawn Fire As Thousands Evacuated In Shasta County
As of Friday morning, more than 25 buildings have been destroyed and the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has issued mandatory evacuations for several areas north of the city of Redding.
Al Capone’s Personal Items To Be Auctioned In Sacramento
Famed Chicago mob boss Al Capone’s personal belongings are being auctioned for the first time by his family in Sacramento. Items like pistols, jewelry and family photographs are all up for auction.
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September 24, 2021
CDC Director Backs COVID Booster Plan And Makes An Additional Recommendation
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on a series of recommendations from a panel of advisers late Thursday. In addition she also recommended boosters for high-risk workers.
September 24, 2021
A New Law In California Aims To Protect Workers At Retail Warehouses Like Amazon's
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 701 on Wednesday. It aims to address the impact of speed quotas on warehouse worker injuries and health.
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National
Federal Investigators Probe Deadly Amtrak Derailment In Montana
September 26, 2021
The westbound train, Empire Builder, was on its way from Chicago to Seattle when it left the tracks Saturday after near Joplin, Mont., killing three people.
Europe
Social Democrats Beat Merkel's Bloc In German Elections
September 26, 2021
The center-left Social Democrats narrowly defeated outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right Union bloc. The winning party must forge an alliance with its rivals to form a government.
Performing Arts
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Sashays Home With 10 Tony Awards
September 26, 2021
The honors bestowed to the adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film included best new musical. "The Inheritance" was named the best new play, and "A Soldier's Play" won best play revival.
National
New York May Use The National Guard To Replace Unvaccinated Health Care Workers
September 26, 2021
The state's vaccine mandate for hospital and nursing home workers takes effect on Monday, and officials are bracing for staffing shortages. Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a plan for filling them.
Music Interviews
Anthony Hamilton On Being Vulnerable And His New Album 'Love Is The New Black'
September 26, 2021
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton, who delivers his first album in five years with the help of some friends including Jennifer Hudson.
Europe
Early Results Show The German Election Is Too Close To Call
September 26, 2021
Germany's two largest parties have emerged from Sunday's election in what amounts to a dead heat, according to preliminary results.
Strange News
Rare Pokemon Oreos Are Selling For Thousands Of Dollars On eBay
September 26, 2021
One cookie featuring a rare Pokemon sold for $15,000 online, giving new meaning to the catchphrase, "Gotta catch 'em all."
Europe
Exit Polls Show An Extremely Close Race In German Election To Succeed Angela Merkel
September 26, 2021
After 16 years in office, the German chancellor is stepping down. Early results show a razor-thin margin in what is expected to be one of the closest outcomes in years.
Europe
Swiss Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage In A Nationwide Referendum
September 26, 2021
Official results showed the measure passed with 64.1% of voters in favor and won a majority in all of Switzerland's 26 cantons, or states.
Middle East
Israeli Troops Kill 5 Palestinian Gunmen In A Sweeping Crackdown Against Hamas
September 26, 2021
It was the deadliest violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank in weeks and came in the wake of this year's 11-day war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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