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U.S., China, and India absent from countries pledging to phase out coal
Existing targets for curbing global warming require countries to stop burning coal, but many major economies including the U.S., China, and India have set no formal dates.
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Candidates who attended ‘Stop the Steal’ rally before deadly insurrection win races
At least 13 candidates on Tuesday's ballots for state or local offices were in Washington, D.C., for the rally promoting the lie that the 2020 election had been stolen.
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U.S. mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said companies that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation.
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2021 gives Pennsylvania GOP more hope for big 2022 election
Republicans could be considered favored in next year's races for a new governor and a new U.S. senator.
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Breathing new life into the site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battlefield
The site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battle is being reimagined to tell the property’s story in a way that acknowledges Black and Indigenous history.
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Listen 5:00Franklin Institute expecting tourism magic from Harry Potter exhibition
“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will feature highlights from the entire Wizarding World. It opens at the Franklin Institute in February.
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Globe bounces back to nearly 2019 carbon pollution levels
A new study by climate scientists at Global Carbon Project finds that the world is on track to put 36.4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the air this year.
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One thing seems clear based on early election returns: Results varied dramatically depending on the underlying politics of a district.
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‘Like a Samson to the Goliath’: The GOP novice who could unseat a South Jersey powerbroker
Senate President Steve Sweeney, one of N.J.’s most powerful Democrats, could lose his seat to Republican Edward Durr in another close race.
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Some mail-in ballots still must be counted. But those votes usually lean Democratic, and unofficial winners have emerged in the County Council race.
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Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has won reelection over Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
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‘Turkey, football, and a late afternoon nap’: Philly Thanksgiving Parade to return to the parkway
Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning to a live event after going virtual last year.
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Witnesses called by defense in bribery trial testify to Henon’s dedication to his community
Character witnesses for the City Council member included a state representative, a priest, and a community advocate.
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Thousands of Delaware kids 5 to 11 eligible to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The shots will be available at some pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and at four state-run vaccine sites.
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Murphy vs. Ciattarelli: No winner, no loser yet in New Jersey governor’s race
Another unknown that many had assumed would have been easily answered by Tuesday’s results: How powerful will Democrats be in the Legislature?
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