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U.S. And China Agree To Cooperate On Climate Crisis, Despite Fraught Relationship
The Biden admin. has taken a tough approach to China so far, but it is hoping to make climate change an arena of cooperation. It will be a test of Biden's compete-and-cooperate China policy.
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Woman Calls Animal Control On A Croissant In Poland
A woman in Krakow, Poland was concerned about a strange animal hanging out in a tree near her house. The animal turned out to be a flaky french pastry.
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UK Sees Garden Gnome Shortage After Suez Canal Incident
Lots of goods were held up when a cargo ship became stuck in the Suez canal, causing shortages in many places around the world. In the UK, garden gnomes are in high demand.
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Minneapolis Braces For A Verdict As Closing Arguments Begin In Derek Chauvin's Trial
Closing arguments begin today in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of murder in the killing of George Floyd. Minneapolis is preparing for the verdict and the potential fallout.
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When It Comes To Race, Biden Faces Pressure On Two Fronts
President Biden has pledged to help end the epidemic of Black men being killed by police, but also presents himself as an ally of law enforcement.
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Photos: The Culture Of Whales
Belugas play, a sperm whale nurses, and orcas teach their pups to hunt in a series of photographs from National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry.
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Morning News Brief
The jury will listen to closing statements in Derek Chauvin's trial today. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's health is deteriorating. And, all adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Adam Toledo's Family Attorney Speaks After Body Cam Footage Released
Noel King speaks with Adeena Weiss-Ortiz, attorney for the family of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, who was killed by Chicago police on March 29. Body-cam footage is sparking new questions over the case.
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Doctors Fear For Alexei Navalny As His Health Declines Due To Hunger Strike
The health of Putin critic Alexei Navalny is rapidly deteriorating, his team says, as he continues a hunger strike. His allies are calling for nationwide protests.
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The History Of The Census And House Of Representatives
Almost a century ago, a law was passed that set up a once-a-decade fight for representation in Congress and the Electoral College after each census. It's meant that one state's win is another's loss.
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Small Helicopter To Make Historic First Powered Flight On Mars
The first powered flight on Mars is slated for Monday. It's a tissue box sized helicopter that will hover in the super thin Martian atmosphere, take some pictures and, hopefully, land safely.
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Man Dressed As Teddy Bear To Walk From Los Angeles To San Francisco
Talk about the cutest walk ever. Jesse Larios created a cute bear character dubbed "Bearsun" for his long walk. He's raising money to donate to a charity.