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(NPR) China Has Promised To Go Carbon-Neutral By 2060, But Coal Is Still King

China Has Promised To Go Carbon-Neutral By 2060, But Coal Is Still King World China Has Promised To Go Carbon-Neutral By 2060, But Coal Is Still King This year, China pledged to go carbon-neutral by 2060. It has invested heavily in solar, wind and nuclear energy. Still, coal-fired heavy industry made up 37% of its economic activity last year.

Turkey seeks U.S. support to maintain troops in Afghanistan|||Turkey seeks U.S. support to maintain troops in Afghanistan (LATEST)

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Turkey seeks U.S. support to maintain troops in Afghanistan World Jun 14 Turkey seeks U.S. support to maintain troops in Afghanistan By Associated Press

Panic attacks highlight stress at shelters for migrant kids|||Panic attacks highlight stress at shelters for migrant kids (LATEST)

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Panic attacks highlight stress at shelters for migrant kids Politics Jun 14 Panic attacks highlight stress at shelters for migrant kids By Julie Watson, Amy Taxin, Jim Gomez, Associated Press

NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge|||Ukraine president says nation is ready to join NATO (LATEST)

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NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge Jun 14 NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge

Ukraine president says nation is ready to join NATO|||WATCH: What’ s behind rising domestic and gun violence during the pandemic? (LATEST)

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Ukraine president says nation is ready to join NATO World Jun 14 Ukraine president says nation is ready to join NATO By Associated Press

(NPR) The U.S. Bans Importing Dogs From 113 Countries After A Rise In False Rabies Records

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The U.S. Bans Importing Dogs From 113 Countries After A Rise In False Rabies Records class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 1989; --source-height: 1119; " > The infectious and contagious rabies virus, shown here in a colorized micrograph, can be transmitted to humans through the bite or saliva of an infected animal. Thanks to protective vaccination of pets, rabies was eliminated from the U.S. dog population in 2007, though a bite from infected bats, skunks, and raccoons can still transmit the virus. Biophoto Associ./Science Source hide caption toggle caption ...

WATCH: What’ s behind rising domestic and gun violence during the pandemic?|||WATCH: What’ s behind rising domestic and gun violence during the pandemic? (LATEST)

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WATCH: What’s behind rising domestic and gun violence during the pandemic? Nation Jun 14 WATCH: What’s behind rising domestic and gun violence during the pandemic? By News Desk

Minnesota court affirms approval of Line 3 oil pipeline|||WATCH: What’ s behind rising domestic and gun violence during the pandemic? (LATEST)

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Minnesota court affirms approval of Line 3 oil pipeline Economy Jun 14 Minnesota court affirms approval of Line 3 oil pipeline By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

In mental health crises, a 911 call now brings a mixed team of helpers — and maybe no cops|||In mental health crises, a 911 call now brings a mixed team of helpers — and maybe no cops (LATEST)

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In mental health crises, a 911 call now brings a mixed team of helpers — and maybe no cops Health Jun 14 In mental health crises, a 911 call now brings a mixed team of helpers — and maybe no cops By Katheryn Houghton, Kaiser Health News

UK’ s Johnson delays lockdown easing for England by 4 weeks|||UK’ s Johnson delays lockdown easing for England by 4 weeks (LATEST)

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UK’s Johnson delays lockdown easing for England by 4 weeks World Jun 14 UK’s Johnson delays lockdown easing for England by 4 weeks By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

NASA is returning to Venus to learn how it became a hot poisonous wasteland|||NASA is returning to Venus to learn how it became a hot poisonous wasteland (LATEST)

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NASA is returning to Venus to learn how it became a hot poisonous wasteland Science Jun 14 NASA is returning to Venus to learn how it became a hot poisonous wasteland By Paul K. Byrne, The Conversation

WATCH LIVE: Ketanji Brown Jackson to be nominated as U.S. Circuit judge|||WATCH LIVE: Ketanji Brown Jackson to be nominated as U.S. Circuit judge (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: Ketanji Brown Jackson to be nominated as U.S. Circuit judge Politics Jun 14 WATCH LIVE: Ketanji Brown Jackson to be nominated as U.S. Circuit judge By News Desk

(NPR) Anti-Vaccine Activists Use A Federal Database To Spread Fear About COVID Vaccines

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Anti-Vaccine Activists Use A Federal Database To Spread Fear About COVID Vaccines class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5012; --source-height: 2819; " > Plenty of solid research has found the vaccines authorized for use against COVID-19 to be safe and effective. But some anti-vaccine activists are mischaracterizing government data to imply the jabs are dangerous. Matt Slocum/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Slocum/AP ...

(NPR) Zoom'd Out Workplaces Are Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return

Zoom'd Out Workplaces Are Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return The Coronavirus Crisis Zoom'd Out Workplaces Are Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return Before the pandemic, the Janelia Research Campus was a hive of collaboration. Now, as researchers return to their offices and labs, they're eager to restore the connections lost this past year.

(NPR) It's Personal: Zoom'd Out Workplace Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return

It's Personal: Zoom'd Out Workplace Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return The Coronavirus Crisis It's Personal: Zoom'd Out Workplace Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return Before the pandemic, the Janelia Research Campus was a hive of collaboration. Now, as researchers return to their offices and labs, they're eager to restore the connections lost this past year.

WATCH LIVE: Biden to hold press conference amid NATO summit|||WATCH LIVE: Biden to hold press conference amid NATO summit (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: Biden to hold press conference amid NATO summit Politics Jun 14 WATCH LIVE: Biden to hold press conference amid NATO summit By Associated Press

Federal judge tosses out Houston hospital staff’ s lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine|||Federal judge tosses out Houston hospital staff’ s lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine (LATEST)

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Federal judge tosses out Houston hospital staff’s lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine Health Jun 14 Federal judge tosses out Houston hospital staff’s lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Harris reflects on mobilizing more people to get vaccinated|||WATCH LIVE: Harris reflects on mobilizing more people to get vaccinated (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: Harris reflects on mobilizing more people to get vaccinated Health Jun 14 WATCH LIVE: Harris reflects on mobilizing more people to get vaccinated By Dylan Lovan, Leah Willingham, Associated Press

Novavax data suggests its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective|||Novavax data suggests its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective (LATEST)

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Novavax data suggests its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective Health Jun 14 Novavax data suggests its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective By Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press

Wasabi wins best in show at Westminster dog show|||Wasabi wins best in show at Westminster dog show (LATEST)

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Wasabi wins best in show at Westminster dog show Nation Jun 14 Wasabi wins best in show at Westminster dog show By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

(NPR) Novavax Says Its COVID Vaccine Is Extremely Effective

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Novavax Says Its COVID Vaccine Is Extremely Effective class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 3455; --source-height: 1943; " > Novavax says its vaccine is 100% effective against the original strain of the coronavirus, and had 93% efficacy against more worrisome variants. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption toggle caption Alastair Grant/AP The Coronavirus Crisis ...

(NPR) 5 Things To Watch At The Biden-Putin Summit

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5 Things To Watch At The Biden-Putin Summit class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 3666; --source-height: 2062; " > In this March 10, 2011, file photo, Joe Biden, then vice president, shakes hands with Vladimir Putin, then Russia's prime minister, in Moscow. President Biden will hold a summit with Putin this week in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting between the two leaders that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption toggle caption Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP ...