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The G-20 gets together for the 1st time since the pandemic. Here’s what you missed

It’s been two years since the leaders of the 20 largest economies met in person. “We can finally look at the future with great — or with some — optimism,” said Italy’s Mario Draghi, the summit host. (Image credit: Gregorio

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As early voting nears its end, McAuliffe and Youngkin campaign in decidedly different ways – CNN

As early voting nears its end, McAuliffe and Youngkin campaign in decidedly different ways  CNN Youngkin aide accuses McAuliffe team of dressing up fake Youngkin backers in racist ‘Unite the Right’ garb  Fox News Democrats strive to fire Black voter turnout in

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Russia imposes nationwide paid holiday to curb COVID

New coronavirus restrictions came into effect across Russia on Saturday with authorities looking to stem soaring infections and deaths in Europe’s worst hit country by fatalities. Saturday’s government tally recorded 40,251 new cases, the highest figure for new infections since

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For 51 years this killer whale has lived in a tiny tank. Now her health is at risk

For decades, activists have argued that Miami Seaquarium housed Lolita, an endangered orca in a tank that’s much too small. A new USDA report found other serious violations in how she’s been treated. (Image credit: Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via

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Russia battles highest COVID-19 infection and death rates since the pandemic’s start

Russia is seeing its highest infection and death rates since the start of the pandemic. It’s beginning a controversial 10-day shutdown in an attempt to defeat the virus.

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PM: Israel’s tech sector must pivot from making apps to fighting climate change

Ahead of trip for COP26 climate talks, Bennett says government will cut red tape and increase funding; says Israel must work with neighboring countries on water and energy projects

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Russian tycoon pays $500 million to settle US tax bill

Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov was required to pay nearly $509 million to settle US charges of tax evasion, the US Justice Department said Friday. The banking and investment tycoon paid the back taxes and fine after pleading guilty on October

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Biden, Europeans to discuss Iran nuke strategy, plan in case Tehran ends talks

US national security adviser says Rome meeting during G20 with Germany’s Merkel, France’s Macron, UK’s Johnson will see leaders ‘all singing from the same song sheet on this issue’

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From a place of privilege, she speaks the truth about climate to power

Maria Laura Rojas admits that climate change has not had an impact on her own life. But with empathy and determination, she’ll speak out for the most vulnerable at the COP26 summit. (Image credit: Erika Piñeros for NPR)

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Germany debates how to form gender-neutral words out of its gendered language

The German language is full of male and female nouns. Officials and businesses are tweaking words, including adding asterisks, to make them inclusive. (Image credit: Marcus Brandt/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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