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Heat wave shatters records in Southeast Asia -- Recent extreme weather in Southeast Asia has had far-reaching effects, such as school closures, drought and health advisories. While climate change is part of the problem, this year it was worsened by the cyclical weather pattern known as El Nino. Zdenko Novacki reports; Chris Casquejo narrates.
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Kenya conference showcases technology to help people with disabilities -- In Africa, about 15% of the population faces disability challenges despite advancements in technology. Limited infrastructure and high cost of assistive tech create barriers to digital access, leading to exclusion. A conference in Nairobi this week aims to help change that. Mohammed Yusuf reports.1 day ago
US reveals proposal to loosen restrictions on marijuana -- The change would mark a historic shift in US drug policy8 hours ago
Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe -- One black hole is 50 million times more massive than our sun. The other is thought to be similar in size, but is buried in dense gas, which makes it harder to measure9 hours ago
US working to get trapped American doctors out of Gaza, White House says -- The Intercept reports that upward of 20 US doctors and medical workers are trapped in Gaza12 hours ago
Fewer US overdose deaths reported last year, but experts still cautious -- Last time decline occurred, drug deaths shot up in years that followed17 hours ago
Shrinking Caspian Sea worries environmental activists -- Environmental activists are concerned the world's largest lake is drying up; scientists disagree about the causes and impacts1 day ago
Bird flu found in western China as US combats cattle outbreak8 hours ago
Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert9 hours ago
Raw milk drinkers undeterred by bird flu in US dairy cows12 hours ago
English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak17 hours ago
Australian researchers say enzyme could help lower lower CO21 day ago
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