A U.N.-backed study estimates the amount at 59.1 million tons in 2019.
2020
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats say U.S. needs to address shortage of protective gear, tests
But Trump administration officials defend their work.
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Posted inNation & World
Not so random acts: Science finds that being kind pays off
Research shows that acts of kindness make us feel better and healthier.
Posted inNation & World
Ban gives tobacco illegal drug status in South Africa
Nine million smokers are affected by the government’s decision in late March.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House panel will interview ousted U.S. prosecutor Geoffrey Berman
He left the job on June 20 after a standoff with Attorney General William Barr and confusion over whether President Trump had fired him.
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The game has changed, and fans may not like it when they return to stands
Tim Dahlberg: So many rules, so many restrictions. No peanuts, no Cracker Jack. You might not care if you ever get back, with the pandemic making the rules.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. tries to seize Iranian gas heading toward Venezuela
Federal prosecutors say the four tankers are carrying 1.1 million barrels.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Hugh Downs, genial presence on TV news and game shows, dies
“The Guinness Book of World Records” recognized Downs as having logged more hours in front of the camera than any television personality until Regis Philbin passed him in 2004.
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How California went from success story to virus hot spot
California’s mood has gone from optimistic to sour as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise heading into the July 4th weekend.
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US jobs surge: Trump sees sunshine, Biden ‘no victory yet’
The U.S. economy just posted its largest single-month job gain in history