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UAE’s president-designate for COP28 defends his nation hosting climate talks

The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate conference offered a full-throated defense Saturday of his nation hosting the talks, dismissing those who “just go on the attack without knowing anything, without knowing who we are.”

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Head of think tank behind overhaul push says it was rushed, poorly prepared

Kohelet Policy Forum chief Moshe Koppel says coalition members haven’t learned how to ‘govern responsibly’

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Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals to help carry out Catholic Church reforms

Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals at a ritual-filled ceremony Saturday, including key figures at the Vatican and in the field who will help enact his reforms and cement his legacy as he enters a crucial new phase in running

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Arab man shot and killed in north, community’s 11th murder this week

Rambam Medical Center declares man in his 40s dead, raising yearly tally to 191

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A semitruck crash in central Illinois has caused a deadly ammonia leak

The accident caused a large plume of anhydrous ammonia that caused dangerous air conditions in the northeast area of Teutopolis. Officials say there are multiple fatalities.

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Trump rallies with auto workers, leaving GOP debate rivals behind – POLITICO – POLITICO

Trump rallies with auto workers, leaving GOP debate rivals behind – POLITICO  POLITICO

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Unless Joe Biden stands aside, the world must prepare for President Trump 2.0 – The Guardian

Unless Joe Biden stands aside, the world must prepare for President Trump 2.0  The Guardian

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Trump calls for store robbers to be shot in speech to California Republicans – The Guardian US

Trump calls for store robbers to be shot in speech to California Republicans  The Guardian US

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House passes 45 day spending stopgap, sending bill to Senate

The House voted 335 to 91 to approve a 45-day spending stop gap, putting pressure on the Senate to act quickly before a midnight deadline to fund the government. (Image credit: Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

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The Supreme Court prepares for a new term, taking up abortion and gun cases amid ethics concerns

The Supreme Court is returning to a new term to take up some familiar topics — guns and abortion — and concerns about ethics swirling around the justices.

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