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News Wrap: Smoke from wildfires leads to unsafe air quality in U.S. - PBS NewsHour
In our news wrap Friday, health concerns are growing as wildfire smoke is blanketing large parts of the U.S., Taylor Farms is recalling lettuce after it was linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak and Democrats are demanding answers about the vetting of immigration officers following an Associated Press report that the ICE agent who shot a man has a history of violence and mental health issues. - Aired on 07/17/2026.