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The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
COP28 climate summit draws controversy
World leaders working to combat climate change kicked off the annual COP28 climate summit Thursday by adopting a loss and damage fund for natural disasters. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
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Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.
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Amelia Dimoldenberg's awkward charm
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Doug Burgum drops out of 2024 race
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