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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
Alejandra Borunda, Julia Simon
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
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Dismemberment charges added in East Bluff homicide as new details are revealed
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