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State and federal officials focus on rural healthcare during two events Monday
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) – Getting access to high quality healthcare has become a challenge for many people living in southwest Virginia and other rural areas. Monday afternoon, state and federal officials heard similar stories during two different discussions about the problem. 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith turned his attention to rural healthcare during a …
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Hundreds Stranded In Rural Tibet After Heavy Rain: State Media
Hundreds of people were trapped in rural Tibet in recent days after heavy rainfall caused floods and landslides, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday. At least 472 people, including local residents and tourists from outside the area, were trapped outside Chentang Township in the Shigatse area, state broadcaster CCTV said. China is battling extreme weather across …