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A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.

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The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

FL: International Issues

Catholic Charities Jacksonville expects to see about 150 Afghan refugees settle in their community in the next few months, through the Afghan Parolee Support Program (APS). (Andrew Neel/Pexels)
"Help a Brother Out" – FL Groups Rally to Resettle Afghan Refugees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Organizations providing relief support for Afghan refugees say more people can help by simply taking time to learn about the …

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Photo: Humanitarian aid and equipment are arriving in Kathmandu daily. The Better Business Bureau and others are advising people how they can make sure their money gets to the victims. Photo credit: Nirjal stha/Wikimedia Commons.
Sending Help to Nepal: What You Need to Know

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - With the death toll in Nepal's earthquake projected to climb to as many as 10,000 people, Floridians are looking for ways they …

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More Farmer Exchanges Planned to Ease Hunger

MIAMI, Fla. - When it comes to feeding the world's hungry, hooking up farmers in Florida with producers in developing countries is a great place to …

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"Sister" Group Urges Action on Climate Change

MIAMI, Fla. - Flooding in northern Florida, record-breaking cold temperatures across the state resulting in crop losses, water scarcity -- all are …

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Florida's Haitian Community Rallying Aid for Earthquake Victims

MIAMI, Fla. - Emergency management workers from across Florida are being dispatched to assist in recovery efforts in Haiti after the massive …

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Floridians Add Some "Giving" to Thanksgiving

TAMPA, Fla. - For many Floridians, this Thursday is about sharing a big turkey dinner with family and watching parades and football, but some …

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Bringing the Developing World to America

WASHINGTON - They've traveled thousands of miles to carry the message to the Southeast and Midwest this week that what we do - and don't do - in place…

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US Door Opens Wider on Asylum for Battered Women

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Obama administration has reversed a Bush-era position on battered women seeking asylum in the United States, opening an …

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Reports: Immigrants Dying for Decent Care

Immigrants are, literally, dying for decent care, according to two new reports that portray the medical care system for U.S. immigration detainees as …

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Delegation: Grant Haitians Temporary Protected Status

Some 30,000 Haitians under orders for deportation from the U.S. are optimistic that they will find the hope promised by the Obama administration and …

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