Disaster_Accident

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The National Safety Council said that an estimated 42,060 people died in car crashes last year, an increase of 8%. "It is tragic that in the U.S. we took cars off the roads and didn't reap any safety benefits," said Lorraine M. Martin, the president and CEO of the National Safety Council. (Associated Press)

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Suburbs and rural areas have become attractive to city dwellers. Homes are more affordable, and work-from-home flexibility means they don’t have to live near the office. (Associated Press)

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A conservative watchdog released a study on Monday that was critical of the news media's coverage of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The report says the mishandling of nursing home patients was barely reported upon. (Associated Press)

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Illustration on the drawbacks of the proposed COVID relief bill by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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"Infrastructure: Where the U.S. is going in 2021 and beyond" available in the February 24, 2021, edition of The Washington Times. (cover)

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana warns that only 10% of the upcoming COVID-19 relief addresses health-related concerns. (Associated Press)

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Illustration on Mitch McConnell by Alexander Hunter\The Washington times

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Two boys sled down an icy street in Nolensville, Tennessee. Much of the state was hit with a storm.

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And I almost died ... (Illustration by Michael Ramirez for Creators Syndicate)

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Traffic moves across the Memorial Bridge with the Lincoln Memorial in the background as snow covers the ground in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

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Illustration on Biden and the oil industry by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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COVID-19 relief for community gyms illustration by The Washington Times

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In search of religious and political common ground

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Photo of the humvee for the California National Guard.

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Serious mayhem occurred at the Capitol on Wednesday. There was a lockdown, gunfire and a fatality. Lawmakers had to be evacuated. (Associated Press)

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In this Monday, April 27, 2020, photo provided by Vince Warburton, passengers get off an American Airlines flight airplane after they landed at Los Angeles International Airport. JetBlue requires passengers to wear face makes during flights, and Frontier Airlines says it will too, but face coverings are strictly optional on most airlines. American Airlines said it will start providing masks for passengers who want them. (Vince Warburton via AP) Photo edited for Best of 2020 list.

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Forecasters are warning that a powerful storm on Thursday could affect the eastern region of the U.S. The storm is likely to bring snow, rain and strong wind gusts. The widespread rain coupled with the nor'easter last week could lead to rapid snowmelt, adding to flooding concerns. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)