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Climate

Many countries are frustrated that the U.S. isn't doing more to combat climate change

As climate negotiations open in Dubai, the United States looms large. The US has done more to cause climate change than any other country. But it's also indispensable in efforts to address it.

Many countries are frustrated that the U.S. isn't doing more to combat climate change

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Rand Paul successfully used the Heimlich maneuver on Joni Ernst at a GOP lunch

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., performed the Heimlich maneuver on Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa as she was choking Thursday during a closed-door GOP lunch. Here, Paul and Ernst look over a folder provided to them by the White House, during a luncheon in 2017 in the State Dinning Room of the White House. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Politics

Rand Paul successfully used the Heimlich maneuver on Joni Ernst at a GOP lunch

Ernst, who has served in the Senate since 2015, hosted the closed-door luncheon for GOP senators Thursday when the incident occurred.

Sandy Hook families have yet to see any of the money they're owed by Alex Jones

Pressure is building on Infowars host Alex Jones to pay what he owes Newtown, Conn., families who won a defamation claim against him for spreading lies that the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax.

Sandy Hook families have yet to see any of the money they're owed by Alex Jones

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Middle East

Blinken is in the Middle East trying to get aid into Gaza and more hostages released

Secretary Antony Blinken is in the Middle East as the pause in fighting in Gaza and hostage releases continue. But there's concern about what's next.

Blinken is in the Middle East trying to get aid into Gaza and more hostages released

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Technology

Looking back at the transformative first year of ChatGPT

ChatGPT was introduced to the world a year ago. It has since become one of the fastest growing applications ever and potentially one of the most influential.

Looking back at the transformative first year of ChatGPT

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Science

This week in science: Cellular 'robots,' sleeping penguins and a rediscovered echidna

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of Short Wave about building cellular 'robots,' the bizarre sleeping habits of chinstrap penguins, and a lost echidna found again.

This week in science: Cellular 'robots,' sleeping penguins and a rediscovered echidna

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World

How a Pennsylvania cyberattack links to the war in Gaza — and how Israel is reacting

Israel's government has passed emergency wartime powers giving it more authority over cybersecurity, even within private companies. Cyberwar is playing an increasing role in the conflict with Hamas.

How a Pennsylvania cyberattack links to the war in Gaza — and how Israel is reacting

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Politics

Hundreds released from prison during pandemic may be sent back under Senate proposal

A resolution in the Senate could send hundreds of people released from prisons during the pandemic back into federal facilities. Only a tiny fraction committed new crimes during home confinement.

Hundreds released from prison during pandemic may be sent back under Senate proposal

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Environment

EPA proposes new rule to require nationwide replacement of lead pipes

Under the Biden Administration's new guidance, most U.S. cities would have to replace lead pipes within the next 10 years. About 9 million lead pipes are still bringing water into American buildings.

EPA proposes new rule to require nationwide replacement of lead pipes

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Climate

At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations

International climate change negotiations began in Dubai with the announcement of a fund to help developing countries with the worst impacts of climate change. getting enough funding will be hard.

At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations

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Sports

The end of an era? With Tom Brady gone, some Patriots fans want Belichick out too

Belichick has led the Patriots to a record-breaking six Super Bowl titles, but since star quarterback Tom Brady left the team, their record has been mediocre at best. Some Patriots fans want a change.

The end of an era? With Tom Brady gone, some Patriots fans want Belichick out too

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World

Kissinger's troubling legacy in Chile can still be felt 50 years later

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Peter Kornbluh, director of the National Security Archives' Chile Documentation Project, about Henry Kissinger's role in Chile.

Kissinger's troubling legacy in Chile can still be felt 50 years later

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Culture

Jonathan Majors' career hangs in limbo as assault trial begins

Before his arrest, Jonathan Majors' star was on the rise. His film Magazine Dreams has been pulled from the release calendar, and Marvel has paused upcoming projects pending the outcome of this trial.

Jonathan Majors' career hangs in limbo as assault trial begins

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Inspector general investigating the decision to relocate FBI headquarters to Maryland

The J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, home of the FBI's headquarters, is seen on June 9, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The General Services Administration's inspector general is investigating the decision to build a new HQ in Maryland. Alex Brandon/AP file photo hide caption

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Inspector general investigating the decision to relocate FBI headquarters to Maryland

Virginia and Maryland competed fiercely for the project. Virginia's congressional delegation said there is "overwhelming evidence" that the process was influenced by politics.