The 2020 U.S. census missed an estimated 1.6 million people, but given hurdles posed by the pandemic and natural disasters, the undercount was smaller than expected.
Katherine Lee
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Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race, jolting Democrats
The loss in Virginia deepens the sense of alarm in the Democratic Party heading into next year’s midterm elections.
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World leaders at climate summit vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks
Britain hailed the commitment by more than 100 countries to end deforestation in the coming decade, but experts noted that such promises have been broken before.
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In U.S., 80% of adults are vaccinated against COVID-19 as parents await CDC approval for kids
The next major vaccination effort is expected to focus on younger children, who may get the green light for vaccines as soon as Wednesday or Thursday.
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9,000 New York City workers on leave as vaccine mandate takes effect
New York City’s vaccination mandate for city workers took effect Monday amid fierce resistance among a minority of workers in a few critical public safety jobs
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MaineHealth receives $1.5 million to help study long-term COVID-19 effects
The study is designed to determine why some people suffer prolonged symptoms or develop new or returning symptoms.
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Leaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks
The conference aims to get governments to commit to curbing carbon emissions fast enough to keep global warming to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels.
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Israel OKs Palestinian homes after advancing settlements
Israel has authorized some 1,300 Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank days after advancing plans to build more than 3,000 housing units for Jewish settlers.
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Russia suffers deadliest September since World War II, with COVID untamed
The situation is poised to get worse after record numbers of cases in recent weeks, leading President Vladimir Putin to declare days off nationwide.
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Pope told Biden he should ‘keep receiving Communion,’ president says
Some U.S. bishops have suggested that the president be denied the Catholic sacrament because of his support for abortion rights and same-sex marriage.