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The black-legged or deer tick, which carries Lyme disease, appears to be expanding it's territory.

Ticks Suck. Here's A Guide To Identifying Them And Avoiding Bites

With more ticks carrying disease than ever, here's what you need to know about which ticks to watch out for and what to do if you get bitten.

Pope Francis speaks prior to delivering his Urbi et Orbi blessing after celebrating Easter Mass on Sunday at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

In Easter Message, Pope Francis Urges Broad Access To Vaccines And An End To Conflicts

During Sunday's ceremony, the pope had harsh words for armed forces, support for struggling countries, and urged the use of vaccinations to curb the pandemic.

U.S. Capitol Police officers and members of the National Guard keep watch at the Constitution Avenue entrance to the East Plaza of the Capitol where an officer was killed when a man rammed a car into the barricade on April 2. The debate about whether there should be permanent fencing will be front and center when lawmakers return next week.

Recent Attacks On The Capitol Have Reignited Debate Over Security And Fencing

Lawmakers worked in their districts over the last two weeks but the Capitol was marred by another deadly attack on April 2, reigniting the debate over security and the need for fencing on the campus.

VIDEO: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are Better At Infecting Humans Than Others

Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others

This animated video uses puzzle pieces to show how a coronavirus binds to a cell's surface — and what happens when a mutation occurs.

Demonstrators advocating the movement to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel, known as BDS, gather for a protest last year in Paris. On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a new policy specifically countering the global BDS campaign.

Trump Administration Labels Movement To Boycott Israel 'Anti-Semitic'

The same day Secretary of State Mike Pompeo paid an unprecedented visit to Israeli settlements, he also announced policies targeting the movement to boycott, divest and sanction the country.

People enjoy an outdoor art exhibition in downtown Los Angeles in early July. Los Angeles County public health authorities are now urging unvaccinated and vaccinated people alike to wear face coverings in public indoor spaces because of the growing threat posed by the more contagious delta variant.

With The Delta Variant Spreading Fast, Is It Time To Mask Up Again?

The highly contagious delta variant is causing a surge in new cases. Here's what you need to know about how to keep yourself and your family safe.

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Paris in Jan. 2020.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Directs Fiery Essay At Former Student — And Cancel Culture

Two literary stars from Nigeria are engaging in a very public feud — a fight that is both personal and also enfolds bigger questions about feminism, gender identity and social media.

Carbon Monoxide alarms are displayed in a Home Depot store in Illinois. Although there were no deaths from Hurricane Laura, 28 people died in Louisiana and almost all of them once the hurricane passed. The storm left communities without power for weeks. Fourteen of the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from unsafe use of emergency generators.

A New Hurricane Season Brings A New Threat: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

More people have died from unsafe use of generators after hurricanes than storm surge since 2017. The National Hurricane Center wants to focus attention on generator safety.

An image of Andrew Brown Jr. at a memorial on Saturday.

Andrew Brown's Family Views Longer Video Footage Of Fatal Shooting

"What we saw on that video was an unjustified killing," family attorney Bakari Sellers told reporters on Tuesday in Elizabeth City, N.C., after seeing additional police body camera video.

A sign advertises a one bedroom apartment for rent in front of a building in Golden Hill. Jan. 27, 2021.

County Ready To Distribute Over $100 Million In COVID-19 Rental Assistance

Starting Tuesday, low-income renters throughout the San Diego region who have experienced COVID-19-related loss of income will be able to apply for additional rental and utility assistance grants.

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