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Biden commits to cutting U.S. emissions in half by 2030 as part of Paris climate pact

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Congress

Republicans unveil $568 billion counter proposal to Biden's infrastructure plan

Democrats' Tax-Hike Bet Relies On Their New $500,000-Plus Voters
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Supreme Court

Supreme Court won't impose new limits on juvenile life sentences

Latino

Democrats push to end ICE partnerships amid calls for police reform

OUT Politics and Policy

Arkansas lawmakers vote to expand transgender athlete ban

Latino

Democrats push to end ICE partnerships amid calls for police reform

OUT Politics and Policy

Arkansas lawmakers vote to expand transgender athlete ban

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus

A handful of states are trying to ban or curtail the use of 'vaccine passports'

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Coronavirus

Breakthrough infections with variants reported, but cases appear mild

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Coronavirus

Low on beds and oxygen, India sets global record for new Covid cases

Data Graphics

Travel restrictions are changing. See which countries are open to Americans.

Coronavirus

Covid vaccine appears to be safe during pregnancy, large CDC report shows

Data Graphics

Travel restrictions are changing. See which countries are open to Americans.

Coronavirus

Covid vaccine appears to be safe during pregnancy, large CDC report shows

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After George Floyd

'The whole world was watching': Chauvin's conviction reverberates beyond America

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World

Russia arrests hundreds at Navalny protests as Putin warns West not to cross 'red lines'

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World

What's behind the renewed violence in Northern Ireland?

World

Queen marks 95th birthday in private days after husband's funeral

Coronavirus

Japan eyes state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka regions amid virus surge

World

Queen marks 95th birthday in private days after husband's funeral

Coronavirus

Japan eyes state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka regions amid virus surge

NBC THINK SPECIAL: What to keep post-pandemic

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Opinion

What I learned about myself taking short Covid walks — even when I didn't want to

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Opinion

I moved in with my mom during the pandemic and realized I'd looked at success all wrong

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Opinion

Let's keep every outdoor dining option post-Covid. It's time restaurant culture evolved.

Opinion

I've been freed from hugging people. Please don't make me start again

Opinion

Covid and the dawning of a new era of working-class resistance

Opinion

I've been freed from hugging people. Please don't make me start again

Opinion

Covid and the dawning of a new era of working-class resistance

Business, Tech & Media

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Culture Matters

Byron Bay is awash with celebrities. A Netflix reality show is the last straw for locals.

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Security

China behind another hack as U.S. cybersecurity issues mount

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OUT News

Inside the 'troubling rise' of religious denial-of-service cases against gay couples

Business News

Foxconn plant, once touted by Trump as a 13,000-job juggernaut, will now create just 1,500 jobs

Tech News

Amazon is bringing palm-scanning payment system to Whole Foods stores

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Foxconn plant, once touted by Trump as a 13,000-job juggernaut, will now create just 1,500 jobs

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Amazon is bringing palm-scanning payment system to Whole Foods stores

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Staff picks: Eco-friendly bags, straws and skincare

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Science

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White House

Biden commits to cutting U.S. emissions in half by 2030 as part of Paris climate pact

A woman walks in New York on Aug. 22, 2020.
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Coronavirus

CDC is considering revising its mask guidance. Here's what health experts say.

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Environment

2020 declines in carbon emissions were staggering. Can we keep it that way?

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Space

NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight

Climate in Crisis

How young farmers are navigating climate change on their farms

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Climate in Crisis

'Give the Earth a shot': Prince William, celebs urge Covid spirit in climate fight

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Diet & Fitness

After postpartum depression, this mom lost 65 pounds with Zumba and small changes

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On the Money TODAY

5 easy ways to shrink your grocery bill and still eat well

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Health & Wellness

How worrying are 'breakthrough' COVID-19 infections? Here's what doctors say

Mind & Body

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Skin & Beauty

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