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The fossil fuel industry is well represented at the U.N. climate summit
Watchdog groups say more than 500 people at the U.N. climate summit work for countries or organizations which lobby on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, and they want the lobbyists banned.
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South Africa's last apartheid president, F.W. de Klerk, dies at 85
De Klerk shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela, and ceded the presidency to him in 1994 after Black South Africans were allowed to vote. But he's remained a controversial figure there.
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At Baltimore port, Biden reassures Americans about shipping snags, inflation
President Biden toured the busy Port of Baltimore Wednesday, part of his push to show he has a handle on supply chain snarls and concerns about inflation — while promoting his legislative agenda.
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Volleyball from 'Cast Away' sells for over $300,000 at auction
In the 2000 film, Tom Hanks ends up on an uninhabited island after a plane crash. Hanks names the volleyball Wilson. It's his only friend on the island — until it floats away.
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The government in Portugal passes a law to help remote workers
The new law bans bosses from texting employees after they sign off. If a boss does contact employees outside work hours, they could face financial penalties.
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'Rust' crew member files first lawsuit over accidental shooting incident on set
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by a loaded gun last month. The incident has sparked debate about whether real guns have any place on movie sets.
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New guidance goes against taking an aspirin daily
An influential medical panel is cautioning older adults against taking a low dose of aspirin to prevent a first stroke or heart attack. It's a change in guidance for many Americans.
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Airline flight bookings for the Thanksgiving holiday are up significantly this year
Millions of Americans will be flying to Thanksgiving destinations, but staffing issues could cause more flight delays and cancellations — and that could lead to more unruly passengers.
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Trump plans to appeal judge's decision to release Jan. 6 documents
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kim Wehle, a law professor at the University of Baltimore, about former President Trump's attempts to block the release of documents related to the U.S. Capitol attack.
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Federal judge rejects Trump's bid to block the release of Jan. 6 documents
A judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request to block documents from being handed over to a House committee investigating the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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How did a blue trash can from South Carolina end up in Ireland?
The can from Myrtle Beach made the 3,500 journey across the Atlantic Ocean. A resident in County Mayo discovered it, and posted photos online. Officials say it probably washed away during a storm.
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A car parked in the same space since 1974 becomes a town landmark
Angelo Fregolent, 94, parked his car in an Italian neighborhood in 1974, and has left it in the same space ever since. The car is even marked on Google Maps.