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People dressed in protective gear prepare to lower into a grave the coffin containing the remains of 3-year-old Mave Mercienne, who died of Ebola, in Bunia, Ituri province, eastern Congo, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
Dieudonne Dirole
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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
The Associated Press
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.
Feeling stuck, bored or restless in life? You might be ready to start a side quest. In video games, it's a mission that deviates from the main storyline, helping to build the world's lore . In real life, it's an activity that doesn't serve any other purpose than bringing more whimsy into your day-to-day.
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Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Malaka Gharib, Brittany Luse, Marielle Segarra, Corey Antonio Rose, Clare Marie Schneider
Deanna Staffo for NPR
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here's where, and why
Kadin Mills
A student plays with interlocking toys at the Connecticut State University Early Learning Center in New Britain, Ct. on March 12, 2025.
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Why more than 400,000 kids are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance
Joe Hernandez
Texas Standard
Minnesota sues Gov. Abbott as ICE agent charged in shooting faces possible release in Texas
The lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Abbott to approve the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces charges stemming from a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
Will Houston or Austin land the NHL’s next team?
Permian Basin community seeks fix for radium in its drinking water
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
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