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Historic California town incinerated by swift-moving wildfire | WNT

The Dixie fire tore through Greenville aided by 40 mph winds. Cars were melted in place, and dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed within…

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UN report says it is ‘unequivocal’ that human influence has warmed the planet

The U.N. released a climate report looking at many of the causes of global warming. source

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Wildfire becomes 3rd largest in California history | WNT

The Dixie Fire in Northern California grew overnight because of gusty conditions. Officials said the fire has destroyed over a hundred homes and a historic…

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UN climate report warns of ‘code red for humanity’

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports on the new U.N. climate report on the dire threat warming temperatures pose to the planet, as fires and extreme…

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ABC News Live: Senate passes $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal

Plus, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges the Food and Drug Administration to authorize vaccines for kids and Global Citizen Live releases the artist line-up…

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UN official on climate report: ‘Now is not the time for excuses or delayed action’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Action at the U.N. Selwin Hart on the new climate change report warning of a…

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Lizzo, The Weeknd and Black Eyed Peas headline Global Citizen Live 2021 line-up

Will.i.am and Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans discuss the star-studded line-up of artists at this year’s Global Citizen event. #globalcitizen #blackeyedpeas #abcnl source

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Haiti earthquake, Afghanistan falls, global wildfires: World in Photos, Aug. 16

A look at the top photos from around the globe. source

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Afghanistan veteran speaks out about the fall of Kabul, Taliban taking power

Marine Corps veteran and author Elliot Ackerman said the debacle was an avoidable betrayal of millions of Afghans. source

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Haitians grieve as earthquake death toll rises to more than 1,400

Many Haitians are sleeping outside, afraid that buildings will collapse in an aftershock. source

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Some Afghans lucky to escape as others are left behind

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the Afghans who successfully escaped before the Taliban took over, and one Marine’s fight to get an Afghan who…

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WHO scientist: ‘There isn’t enough evidence now to tell us who needs the boosters’

World Health Organization Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan talks about why the organization is calling for a moratorium on booster shots until more of the…

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US not seen as trustworthy ally after abandoning Middle East partners: Expert

Former Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann discusses how the U.S. is viewed after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. source

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Biden admin lays blame for Taliban takeover on Afghanistan army

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the Afghan forces “decided not to step up and fight for their country.” source

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The Breakdown: UN urges global action as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan

One thousand more troops are on their way to Kabul as U.S. forces have been overwhelmed by civilians trying to board planes to flee the…

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Taliban takeover leaves an uncertain future in Afghanistan

ABC News’ Ian Pannell has the latest on the U.S. pulling out of Afghanistan, and the deadly consequences it could have for women and girls….

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How climate change is fueling natural disasters around the globe

A new study found that global warming contributed to massive flooding in many parts of the world, along with other weather-related disasters. #climatechange #flooding #weather…

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Louisiana prepares for Hurricane Ida

“If you are voluntarily evacuating our city, now is the time to leave,” New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said. source

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How Greenland’s arctic landscape is at the heart of the climate crisis l GMA

ABC News’ James Longman reports from Greenland where the ice sheet is melting at a worrisome pace, which could have devastating effects on global sea…

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Harrowing stories of survival amid deadly flooding in Northeast

New Jersey and New York experienced historic rainfall as the remnants of Hurricane Ida swept through the tri-state area. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM…

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