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Before the repeal, Arizona was one of at least seven states with curriculum laws around LGBTQ issues.

Arizona Teachers Can Now Discuss LGBTQ Issues Without Worrying About The Law

Lawmakers in Arizona have repealed a law that banned teachers from portraying "homosexuality as a positive alternative life-style" during HIV/AIDS instruction.

Greta Thunberg says she wants people to use the power of their votes to elect leaders who will work to reduce carbon emissions and slow global warming.

Greta Thunberg To U.S.: 'You Have A Moral Responsibility' On Climate Change

The young Swedish activist led a protest at the White House on Friday. But she wasn't looking to go inside. "I don't want to meet with people who don't accept the science," she says.

Paul Daniel Smith, once reprimanded by the National Park Service, is its new acting director.

Official Who Allowed Tree Cutting By Redskins Owner Is Named National Parks Director

Interior Department Sec. Ryan Zinke announced the promotion of Paul Daniel Smith, who was reprimanded in 2006 for inappropriately using his position on behalf of Dan Snyder, who wanted a better view.

Kelly Sadler, shown in March, is no longer employed as a special assistant to President Trump. Last month, after Sen. John McCain urged senators to vote against Gina Haspel's nomination to head the CIA, Sadler reportedly said, "It doesn't matter, he's dying anyway."

White House Official Who Reportedly Mocked 'Dying' John McCain Is Out Of A Job

Last month reports leaked that communications aide Kelly Sadler had disparaged John McCain for urging senators to vote against Gina Haspel's nomination as CIA director, saying "he's dying anyway."

The Rainy Season Strategy To Stop Malaria

It's called Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention. And so far, the results have been remarkable.

Google Is Said To Be Preparing Its Own Mobile Wireless Service

Google plans to launch a new mobile phone service that it will sell directly to U.S. consumers, according to technology site The Information and other news outlets.

Sonoma County Sheriff Rob Giordano updates the media on evacuation and search-and-rescue efforts on Oct. 11, as wildfires devastate the county. At a more recent news conference, Giordano struck down wildfire-related rumors circulating on social media.

Are Social Media Sites Doing Enough To Combat Rumors And False News?

As they struggle with disasters and other crises, police, fire and other public officials are spending an increasing amount of time and resources knocking down rumors spreading on social media.

Yes, soap is good. It helps dislodge those microbes. But some experts say: Wet your hands first, then add soap.

How To Do A Really Good Job Washing Your Hands

A recent study gives thumbs up to the World Health Organization's 6-step plan. The problem is that lots of people — including health workers — fail to scrub.

During his life, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was known not only for his novels, but for his scientific research and public health advocacy.

A Twist On Charles Dickens: He Was A Public Health Pioneer Too

A new museum exhibit in London reveals a hidden side of the literary great. It turns out he was prolific not just as a novelist, but also as a promoter of public health and medical discoveries.

Umesh at Al Sadd stadium in Doha, Qatar attends a game of the Qatar Stars League before his team's opening match.

POV: The Workers Cup

Airs Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

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