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StoryCorps: They didn't plan to be a family of 17. Then, the opioid crisis hit their community

StoryCorps: They didn't plan to be a family of 17. Then, the opioid crisis hit their community

Suzanne and Jesus Valle adopted six kids from Ohio families struggling with addiction, after raising nine of their own. At StoryCorps, the couple reflected on their unexpected shift in priorities.
by Jo Corona, Jud Esty-Kendall and Emma Bowman

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Netherlands 'going into lockdown again' to curb omicron

Netherlands 'going into lockdown again' to curb omicron

Nations across Europe moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant, with the Netherlands leading the way by imposing a nationwide lockdown.
by The Associated Press

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Omicron could bring the worst surge of COVID yet in the U.S. — and fast

Omicron could bring the worst surge of COVID yet in the U.S. — and fast

Scientists are projecting the surge to peak in January. Just how massive it could be depends on how quickly Americans get boosted and change behavior to slow the spread.
by Rob Stein

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COVID-19 fears dash hopes for the holiday season — again

COVID-19 fears dash hopes for the holiday season — again

This year’s holiday season was supposed to be a do-over for last year’s subdued celebrations. Instead it’s turning into a redux of restrictions, cancellations and rising angst over the never-ending pandemic. 
by The Associated Press

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The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction

The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction

He and his team were stunned by the number of mutations. They felt they'd made a contribution by alerting the world to a dangerous variant. Then came the travel bans for residents of southern Africa.
by Melody Schrieber

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