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Biography

I work with datasets and look for opportunities to tell stories with narrative and numbers for [PBS NewsHour] (http://pbs.org/newshour) . Have some data or a story you'd like to share? Let's chat at lsanthanam[at]newshour[dot]org.

Content

Total articles 1222

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  Alcohol-related deaths in U.S. jumped 29 percent in 5 years, here’s why, according to experts (copy) (copy)

  By Laura Santhanam Verified

  Jan. 23, 2025

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  What the end of a COVID vaccine access program means for uninsured Americans

  By Laura Santhanam Verified

  Aug. 24, 2024

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  Poll: Harris boosts confidence that Democrats could win the 2024 election

  By Laura Santhanam Verified

  Aug. 06, 2024

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