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A HeatRisk map shows color-coded risk categories for people confronted by heat that can pose health problems. Excessive heat warnings were issued for more than 20 million Americans late Wednesday, as a heat dome raised temperatures.
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A heat dome can bring dangerously high temperatures. What is it?

Much of the Southwest U.S. is experiencing extreme heat this week — with temperatures blazing past 100 degrees. And a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame.

June 07, 2024
People arrive before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at the "People's Convention" of Turning Point Action Saturday in Detroit.
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It's easy to believe young voters could back Trump at young conservative conference

Democrats have an advantage with young voters: they voted for President Biden by a 24-point margin in 2020. But, inside Turning Point's conference, it's clear young conservatives are all in on Trump.

June 18, 2024
People rested at the Oregon Convention Center cooling station in Portland, Oregon during a record-breaking heat wave in 2021. FEMA has never responded to an extreme heat emergency, but some hope that will change. (Photo by Kathryn Elsesser / AFP via Getty Images)
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Why isn’t extreme heat considered a disaster in the U.S.?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has never responded to deadly or damaging extreme heat. Environmental groups and labor unions are asking for that to change.

June 19, 2024
Officials in Dublin, Ga. compared Hurricane Helene to a once in a generation bomb knocking down trees--and knocking out power— across all of the city about 50 miles east of Macon.
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Georgia will see more natural disasters. How are state leaders preparing for the next one?

To move on to long-term recovery, communities affected by recent hurricanes will need further support from the state and federal government.

November 21, 2024
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"The Intentional Bookshelf" For Your Classroom

Imagine if, as an educator, you took the time to carefully select which books you highlighted in your classroom and within your class bookshelf - consider the impact you could have.

August 20, 2018
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona speaks with GPB's Peter Biello at GPB's Atlanta studios on July 17, 2024.
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U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Atlanta Wednesday to meet with the heads of several of the state's HBCUs.

July 17, 2024
Blake Marnell, delegate from California, shows us his Make America Great Again hat signed by Donald Trump on the third day of the Republican National Convention.
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Fashion meets politics on the RNC's red carpet

Every four years, party conventions bring together delegates from across the country, many of whom make sure their outfits sparkle. And this year, they showed off their looks on the Republican National Convention's red carpet.

July 19, 2024
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. competes in a women's 400-meter hurdles heat at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in Saint-Denis, France.
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What to look forward to in the final leg of the Paris Olympics

There's still a week's worth of medals to be handed out, as competitions ramp up in track and field, soccer and boxing. The excitement has yet to begin in breaking, Taekwondo and weightlifting.

August 05, 2024
Drummers, dancers and other leaders gather to perform and socialize at the Phoenix Indian Center’s Gourd Dance and Social Powwow in the Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Ariz., on Oct. 12, 2024.
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Native voters could swing Arizona. Both parties want their votes

Both Republicans and Democrats are trying to marshal Native American voters in Arizona, which could prove decisive to winning the key state.

October 15, 2024
Rupert Murdoch, center, at the Republican National Convention in July. Murdoch has led his media empire to become a major player in conservative politics.
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Rupert Murdoch is set to face his kids in court, with Fox News’ fate in the balance

The future of Fox News – and the rest of the Murdoch media empire – is at stake in a trial this week in Reno, Nevada. Rupert Murdoch wants to change his will to consolidate his eldest son’s power.

September 16, 2024
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The Boeing Strike: 4 moments the company fractured its bond with workers

Though contract negotiations were the catalyst for Boeing machinists to go on strike, frustrations among workers have been building up for years.

September 16, 2024
The Space Force has touted its fielding of the first ever all-female space operations crew as a sign that it is living up to ideals of diversity and inclusion. The crew gained satellite control acceptance of GPS satellite SVN-76 in July 2020.
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The Air Force Struggles With Diversity. Can The Space Force Do Any Better?

Top Space Force leaders say gender and racial diversity are a core part of the mission. But past indicators present a troubling picture.

September 25, 2020
Students on campus at Georgia College and State University in MIlledgeville.
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Amid Campus COVID Spread Georgia Colleges Continue Push For In-Person Classes

University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley Tuesday defended his decision to bring students back to campus for in-person learning and pledged to continue to push for students and instructors to get together in classrooms.

September 16, 2020
Taking swab samples from agricultural products at the Xinfadi wholesale market in Beijing.
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China Has A Theory About Its New COVID-19 Cases. Many Scientists Are Skeptical

The government is pointing a finger at imports of frozen foods. The consensus in the scientific community: "highly unlikely."

December 16, 2020
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Public Radio Stations Rebuke 'N.Y. Times' Over Actions In Correcting 'Caliphate'

In fresh fallout over the collapse of the Caliphate podcast series, executives at more than 20 influential public radio stations rebuke The New York Times for perceived ethical failings.

January 12, 2021
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