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U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry speaks at the COP26 summit during a joint U.S.-China statement on a declaration enhancing climate action. Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images hide caption

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The COP26 summit

U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told NPR the declaration spurs mutual accountability. "I'm absolutely convinced that that is the fastest, best way to get China to move from where it is today," he said.

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry speaks at the COP26 summit during a joint U.S.-China statement on a declaration enhancing climate action. Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images hide caption

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The COP26 summit

U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit

by Ari Shapiro , Ashley Brown , Noah Caldwell , Mia Venkat , Patrick Jarenwattananon

U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit

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National

A community-based solution to city code violations could be more effective than fines

by Jodi Fortino

A community-based solution to city code violations could be more effective than fines

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Zephyr Dans Dans

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Nomade Slang Ibrahim Maalouf

Obituaries

The complicated legacy of F.W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid-era president

by Eyder Peralta

The complicated legacy of F.W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid-era president

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Movie Reviews

Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' shows the Troubles through the eyes of a 9-year-old

by Bob Mondello

Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' shows the Troubles through the eyes of a 9-year-old

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Everlasting Love Van Morrison

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Is This Insanity? [Ben Klock Remix] Martyn & Spaceape

World

How other countries at COP26 view American leadership and climate promises

by Ari Shapiro , Noah Caldwell , Ashley Brown , Mia Venkat

How other countries at COP26 view American leadership and climate promises

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Europe

With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions

by Eleanor Beardsley

With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions

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Remembering Avishai Cohen

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Business

iBuyers use data to buy houses and turn a profit. Or at least that's the hope

by Stacey Vanek Smith , Adrian Ma

iBuyers use data to buy houses and turn a profit. Or at least that's the hope

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Creative Recipe Pierre Dubost

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A.J & Atom Soul Square

Asia

Xi Jinping is in a good position to break norms and continue to lead China

by John Ruwitch

Xi Jinping is in a good position to break norms and continue to lead China

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Wayne Shorter's operatic dream comes true, brought to life with Esperanza Spalding

Composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter with a page from his ...(Iphigenia) score. Jeff Tang/Courtesy of Real Magic hide caption

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Music Features

Wayne Shorter's operatic dream comes true, brought to life with Esperanza Spalding

by Andrea Shea

Wayne Shorter's operatic dream comes true, brought to life with Esperanza Spalding

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The Hills at Dawn Strong Maurice & Muni

National

States in the Southwest U.S. are facing COVID surges

by Will Stone , John Daley - Colorado Public Radio

States in the Southwest U.S. are facing COVID surges

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Science

A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal

by Mano Sundaresan , Christopher Intagliata

A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal

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Every Breath You Take The Police

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Dragonfly Odyssee & Saib

Climate

When consumers want to reduce their carbon footprint, food choices matter

by Ari Shapiro , Mia Venkat , Ashley Brown , Noah Caldwell

When consumers want to reduce their carbon footprint, food choices matter

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World

Why is Ethiopia detaining UN aid workers?

by Mary Louise Kelly , Gabe O'Connor , Christopher Intagliata , Casey Morell

Why is Ethiopia detaining UN aid workers?

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Sanctum (Nujabes Tribute) Reki

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Dory's Day Out Garage a Trois

Europe

Migrants entering Poland from Belarus face sub-zero temperatures and military patrols

by Mary Louise Kelly , Ashish Valentine , Ashley Westerman

Migrants entering Poland from Belarus face sub-zero temperatures and military patrols

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National

Several cities are reviving interest in rent stabilization

by Laurel Wamsley

Several cities are reviving interest in rent stabilization

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Crooked Railroad New West Guitar Group

Politics

The infrastructure plan passed. Now, departments are figuring out how to spend it

by Franco Ordoñez

The infrastructure plan passed. Now, departments are figuring out how to spend it

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Vibe Bignic

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Pendulum juniorodeo, Azula & Slo Loris

Movie Interviews

This Julia Child documentary gives a new look at one of America's brilliant chefs

by Ailsa Chang , Gus Contreras , Sarah Handel

This Julia Child documentary gives a new look at one of America's brilliant chefs

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Love DJ Babu

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Bend The Black Seeds

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