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Miranda Green is Los Angeles based freelance reporter covering California and the West. Previously she reported from Washington, D.C. for 7 years on energy, environment, climate and political issues, writing for The Hill, CNN, Scripps News and The Daily Beast. Follow her on Twitter @MirandaCGreen
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Will Congress Finally Help This 36-Year-Old ALS Patient?
TIME FOR ACTIONMayuri Saxena’s only chance to live is through access to experimental drugs. Now Congress holds her fate in its hands.

The Time Kimberly Guilfoyle Got COVID & Montana Heard Zilch
CricketsLong before the Rose Garden disaster, a fly-fishing campaign trip that featured few masks produced a high-profile COVID-19 case—and some pissed-off residents.

What It’s Like Being a Therapist When Patients Are Far Away
SHRINKING THE DISTANCEMental-health professionals are adapting to virtual technology—and embracing its upside.

The Terrifying Illness That Paralyzes Young Children Is Back
‘VERY GRIM’There have already been 16 cases of acute flaccid myelitis, and health officials are bracing for more—against the backdrop of COVID-19.

Is COVID Creating a Generation of Heart Failure Patients?
‘WAKE-UP CALL’Two new studies show some coronavirus survivors suffer long-lasting cardiac injury, possibly from the virus invading the heart.

National Park Staff Revolts, Says Shut Them Down
HAD ITMajor parks remain open. And despite rangers and employees testing positive, the government is encouraging use of the parks as a social-distancing solution.

National Parks May No Longer Be ‘Social Distance’ Solution
ANOTHER ONEThe Interior Department is leaving it up to individual parks whether they close. While some may have hoped to escape there for fresh air, the momentum is headed toward closings.

Pot for Pets
Pets’ Pot PrescriptionAs acceptance of medical marijuana grows, pet owners increasingly are using the drug to ease the suffering of their furry friends.

Security Clearance Chaos
Not WorkingThe Senate will hold a hearing on reforming the broken security clearance system. Miranda Green reports.

Hot Enough for Ya?
Speed ReadA U.N. panel has released an exhaustive new report on climate change. Miranda Green speed reads.
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