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South Carolina executes convicted murderer by firing squad
A South Carolina man was put to death by a firing squad Friday after being convicted of a 2001 double homicide. The execution of Brad Sigmon, 67, marks the first time since 2010 that a firing squad has been used in the U.S., and comes as the Trump administration works to expand capital punishment. Robin Maher, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
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The global health system can build back better after US aid cuts – here’s how
Steep cuts in US government funding have thrown much of the field of global health into a state of fear and uncertainty.
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Sacramento Report: Five Bills We’re Watching
When California legislators come back from summer recess in a couple weeks, it will be crunch time to get their proposals passed.
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Sorting Out Covid Vaccine Confusion: New and Conflicting Federal Policies Raise Questions - KFF Health News
Should you get vaccinated? Will your insurer pay for it? And will you still be able to find a vaccine? KFF Health News tries to sort out where things stand.
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“Seniors Safe At Home” Homeless Prevention Program Gets Funding Boost
Philanthropic groups pitch in $700,000 to continue “shallow rent subsidies” that keep the elderly from becoming unsheltered
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