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U.S. Envoy Kerry Says China Is Crucial To Handling The Climate Crisis

China is the world’s largest carbon emitter, after the U.S., producing an estimated 27% of global greenhouse gases. Kerry is in the country for talks on stronger efforts to curb rising temperatures. (Image credit: AP)

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Psaki refuses to discuss leaked Biden call with Ghani that shows he knew Afghan army was collapsing – New York Post

Psaki refuses to discuss leaked Biden call with Ghani that shows he knew Afghan army was collapsing  New York Post White House official ‘appalled and literally horrified’ that Biden stranded Americans in Afghanistan: report  Fox News U.S. consular officials at Kabul airport

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Caldor Fire: Snow-making machines running full tilt in desperate effort to save Tahoe ski resorts – Pacifica Tribune

Caldor Fire: Snow-making machines running full tilt in desperate effort to save Tahoe ski resorts  Pacifica Tribune Strong Winds Push Caldor Fire Closer to Lake Tahoe  NBC Bay Area Crews Brace For Caldor Fire Flames A Few Miles From South Lake Tahoe  NBC

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, September 1, 2021 – The White House

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, September 1, 2021  The White House White House official ‘appalled and literally horrified’ that Biden stranded Americans in Afghanistan: report  Fox News White House says pulling troops ‘best way’ to help Americans still in Afghanistan  POLITICO

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Flooded Roads and Stranded Travelers; Two Deaths Reported

Flash flooding caused by the remnants of the hurricane led to at least one death and disrupted transit around the region.

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Hong Kong Pop Star Gets Canceled Amid Fears of National-Security Chill

The pro-democracy performer Denise Ho was barred from playing a series of concerts scheduled at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, and concerns are growing about artistic expression under pressure from Beijing.

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New York City Shuts Train Service as Ida Barrels Through Region

About 200 people were rescued from a train near Newark Airport on Wednesday night as heavy rains and flooding shut down major train routes.

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Top Indian payments app PhonePe opens its data firehose to everyone

PhonePe, one of the largest digital payments services in India, on Thursday launched Pulse, a free product to offer insights into how people in the world’s second largest internet market are paying digitally. And PhonePe would know: the Flipkart-backed five-year-old

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At least 8 people were killed after Ida slammed the Northeast with flash flooding and tornadoes – CNN

At least 8 people were killed after Ida slammed the Northeast with flash flooding and tornadoes  CNN Scenes from around the region as remnants from Ida pummel Northeast  The Boston Globe Damaging Tornadoes, Flash Flooding from Ida’s Remnants Rip Through Philly, New

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In Pictures: Remnants of Ida Tear Through New York City

The remnants of Hurricane Ida tore through the New York City region, dumping record rain and flooding parts of New Jersey and the five boroughs.

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