states
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The massive diarrhea-causing parasitic outbreak that sickened tens of thousands of people across 21 states over the summer has ended, though officials continue to investigate the cause of contamination.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Twenty-five states require or expect public schools to teach the events of 9/11, while 13 make 9/11 instruction optional, according to a recent analysis by The Associated Press.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Even if players jet in and out, those tax bills from other states can be surprisingly big.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Look outside and you will see that the American flag continues to fly over New York, Texas, Michigan and other states with significant Muslim populations.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
All the rest areas in three states became as familiar as my home.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen