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Red states threaten librarians with prison — as blue states work to protect them

Dozens of measures advanced in recent years aim to either restrict which books libraries can offer and threaten librarians for handing out “obscene” or “harmful” titles — or to prohibit such bans or harassment.

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New Mexico city endures toxic arsenic levels in water for years, raising health fears

After repeated violations, New Mexico has stepped in — but the problems are a reminder that safe water is not available to all Americans.

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Netanyahu says only Israel will decide Iran response; Tehran ‘not looking for’ escalation

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Massive Indonesia eruption sends plumes nearly 70,000 feet high

The eruption of Mount Ruang may even have injected aerosols into the stratosphere.

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America’s most loathed airport is cool now

New York City’s LaGuardia Airport went from punchline to flier favorite.

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Carolyn Hax: What will this parent do after the kids graduate and move out?

A parent isn’t sure what will fill the empty space after the teens launch, ending “carpools and youth sports and school.”

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