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National
For Texas, The Worst Of The Weather Has Passed, But Water Is Still A Big Problem
Many Texans were getting the electricity back on, but millions still face either no water at all or are having to boil it to make it safe to drink.
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National
'A Disaster Within A Disaster': Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Cases Are Surging In Texas
Harris County has reported at least 300 incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning from the improper use of home heating devices like grills, stoves and generators, as residents scramble to find warmth.
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Animals
Volunteers In Texas Are Saving Thousands Of Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles From The Storm
The nonprofit Sea Turtle, Inc. says it's brought in nearly 4,500 sea turtles and counting since Sunday. Still without power, it's heating its tanks with a commercial generator donated by SpaceX.
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Technology
After Weeks Of Being Offline, Parler Finds A New Web Host
The conservative social network is relaunching under new leadership and on new technology, a month after being de-platformed. It says it will not rely on Big Tech for its operations.
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Latin America
Colombia Offers Temporary Legal Status To Nearly 1 Million Venezuelan Migrants
The move will allow migrants to work legally in Colombia, obtain 10-year residence permits and access social services including healthcare and COVID-19 vaccines.
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World
Facing Backlash For Sexist Remarks, Tokyo Olympics Chief Apologizes But Won't Resign
Yoshiro Mori, Japan's former prime minister and head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, said on Wednesday that women who talk too much should have their speaking time at meetings restricted.
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Law & Courts
Justice Department Drops Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against Yale University
The DOJ sued Yale over its use of race in admissions in October, citing discrimination against white and Asian American applicants. It withdrew the suit and Title VI violation notice on Wednesday.
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National
'Lay Low And Cool It': Fauci Warns Against Super Bowl Parties Becoming Superspreaders
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president's chief medical adviser and the nation's top infectious disease official, is urging Americans to limit their gatherings to household members on Super Bowl Sunday.
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National
At Virtual Groundhog Day Ceremony, Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks Of Winter
While every day may feel like Groundhog Day in a pandemic, today really is. In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter.
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Politics
Revamped White House Website Aims For Inclusivity And Accessibility
The Biden administration has made a handful of changes to the White House website, from adding gender-inclusive pronouns to its contact form to restarting Spanish-language communications.