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Residents of East Palestine, Ohio and the Environmental Protection Agency are sounding the alarm on potential ecological damage after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the town earlier this month, despite authorities stating it is now safe for evacuated residents to return.

For Context: After the train derailed and exploded, responders initiated a controlled burn of the

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking at a new study that suggests three feet is a sufficient distance for limiting the spread of COVID-19 with face masks and other safety measures kept in place, infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on CNN Sunday. The study, published last week in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, suggests public schools may be

The House and Senate are moving towards passage of a $1.7 trillion federal budget, which would avoid a partial shutdown and fund the government through fiscal year 2023, but some House Republicans are seeking to unite their party against it. 

Driving the News: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — whose bid for House Speaker has faced internal party opposition —  endorsed a

Columbus Day, also recognized as Indigenous Peoples' Day in some parts of the United States, annually draws differing opinions on Christopher Columbus' legacy and his impact on Native American peoples and the overall development of the North American continent.

Some left-rated voices explored possible connections between Columbus' journey in 1492 and religious bigotry. Some right-rated