What to know about COP26 ahead of global climate summit
Experts say the world still has a narrow window of opportunity to act – and crucial global summit is coming up.
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U.N. reports record greenhouse gas levels despite COVID shutdowns
World Meteorological Organization warns data show mankind "way off track" if it wants to stop "skidding into a car crash" of climate disaster.
COVID cases surge in Eastern Europe
Several European nations go back into lockdown as new COVID-19 infections surge in the region. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
FDA expected to approve COVID vaccine for kids
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 vaccines for children between ages 5 and 11 will likely be available in the first half of November. Mark Strassmann reports.
In Utah, it's raining fish
Fish stocks in hundreds of isolated lakes high in the Utah mountains are replenished via a novel approach – from the air. Correspondent Conor Knighton profiles the team responsible for delivering fresh fish by airplane.
Jane Goodall on her hope for the future
At age 87, the famed naturalist who has dedicated her life to protecting wildlife and the environment continues to advocate for a more sustainable future, as she writes in "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times."
Visit a factory that makes mosquitoes
An experiment was recently conducted in Fresno, Calif., to reduce the rising mosquito population there by releasing sterile males, bred in a factory, to mate with females in the wild. Did the test work?
An experiment to reduce the mosquito population
The mosquito is the deadliest animal on Earth, and the tiny Aedes aegypti may be the worst species of all, spreading diseases like West Nile, malaria and dengue fever. Correspondent David Pogue reports on a test conducted in Fresno, Calif., to reduce the rising mosquito population there, by releasing sterile males, bred in a factory, to mate with females in the wild. Did the experiment work?
Spanish island's volcanic eruptions continue
The Cumbre Vieja has scorched more than 200 acres of land so far, and lava is still flowing through the streets of La Palma, burning buildings and billowing smoke to the skies. Roxana Saberi with more.
New infant planet discovered by researchers in Hawaii
The baby planet burns at the same temperature as the lava erupting from Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii.
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At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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After airport strike, Trump considering whether to join fight against Houthis
House candidate who reported rape on campaign trail details why she came forward
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
8 killed, including 2 children, in Pennsylvania mass shooting; suspect also dead
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says
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