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This New Zealand plan would tax burps from cows and sheep

New Zealand’s proposal to fight climate change includes taxing farmers for the amount of burps their cows and sheep emit.

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NPR travels to Afghanistan for the 1st time since the Taliban took over

In NPR’s first visit to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over almost a year ago, Diaa Hadid discusses the changes she’s observing in Kabul since she last visited there in pre-Taliban-ruled 2020.

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Republicans Attempt to Undercut Jan. 6 Committee With Inaccurate Claims

Before public hearings begin, Republican lawmakers sought to portray the panel as illegitimate.

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Revanchist Putin compares self to 17th century tsar who fought Sweden

Russian president likens situation in Ukraine to that of Baltic territory captured by Peter the Great, which he claims was always Slavic; ‘It’s our responsibility to take back’

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The Jan. 6 committee is holding hearings on its investigation of the Capitol riot

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is holding about a half a dozen public hearings this month on what it has learned so far. The first is on June 9 at 8 p.m. (Image credit: Jose

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Multiple People Killed in Shooting at Maryland Manufacturing Facility – NBC4 Washington

Multiple People Killed in Shooting at Maryland Manufacturing Facility  NBC4 Washington Multiple injured in shooting in Maryland, deputies say  KHOU 11 Police investigating shooting at company in Maryland, situation remains active  CNN Suspect ‘no longer a threat’ in Smithsburg area shooting  Herald-Mail Media Maryland

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How to Watch the Jan. 6 Committee Hearings Live on Prime Time

The first of several upcoming hearings by the House committee investigating the attack on the Capitol will be held on Thursday evening.

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Sheriff says multiple victims in shooting at Maryland business

Authorities say a shooting at a business in western Maryland has claimed multiple victims and that the suspect is no longer an active threat.

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 9)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Image credit: Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images)

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Michigan Police Officer Charged With Murder After Killing Black Motorist

Patrick Lyoya was fatally shot by a white Grand Rapids officer during a traffic stop, renewing a national debate about police conduct and use of force.

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