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Biden opening summit with ambitious new US climate pledge

Biden opening summit with ambitious new US climate pledge

Nation World

Biden opening summit with ambitious new US climate pledge

A global summit Thursday is aimed at rallying the world's worst polluters to move faster against climate change.

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$3,600 child tax credit could get 4 more years of life, reports say

The increased child tax credit enacted for just for 2021 could be extended to 2025, but some members of Congress want it to be permanent.
Sports

The Astros aquire the Sugar Land Skeeters. Here's why that's awesome

You could see some of the biggest MLB players at Constellation Field if they're recovering from an injury or needing a little extra practice.
Investigations

Houston Health underreported COVID-19 deaths

For months, the city had access to a state system that tracked Houstonians who died in other counties. But local health officials didn't follow through.

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HPD: 16-year-old ambushed, fatally shot while hanging out with friend outside Houston apartments

Residents told police they heard nearly a dozen shots. The two vehicles then left in separate directions.
Teen dies in shooting at vacant house in northeast Harris County, deputies say

Investigators said four juvenile teens were playing with a handgun when the weapon went off and struck the 16-year-old victim.

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VERIFY: No, many of these USPS text messages aren't real and are likely smishing scams

In January, the Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Postal Service posted a blog story sharing a warning about smishing.
VERIFY: What's next for sentencing of Derek Chauvin, and what the maximum penalty could be

Derek Chauvin is guilty on all three charges against him. Here's what's next and what sentencing can look like.