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Climate: Could moon dust keep Earth cool?

Climate: Could moon dust keep Earth cool?

Whether out-of-the-box thinking or a sign of desperation, scientists on Wednesday proposed the regular transport of moon dust to a gravity point between Earth and Sun to temper the ravages of global warming.

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Battle rages against Chile forest fires one week in

Battle rages against Chile forest fires one week in

Forecasts of persistent high temperatures and strong winds bode ill Wednesday for drought-stricken Chile as dozens of forest fires -- several of them deadly -- showed no signs of abating.

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Two children killed in 'deliberate' bus crash into Quebec day care

Two children killed in 'deliberate' bus crash into Quebec day care

A bus driver rammed into a day care center near Montreal Wednesday, killing two children in what police believe was a deliberate act.

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Biden touts building economy for 'forgotten' Americans

Biden touts building economy for 'forgotten' Americans

US President Joe Biden hit the road Wednesday in Wisconsin, touting his plan to rebuild the blue-collar economy a day after a barnstorming State of the Union speech that reinforced expectations the 80-year-old will declare he's seeking a second term.

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Zelensky presses allies for more weaponry on UK, France visits

Zelensky presses allies for more weaponry on UK, France visits

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday made his first visits to Britain and France since the Russian invasion almost one year ago, pressing his allies for more weaponry and in particular fighter jets.

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Real Madrid ease past Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final

Real Madrid ease past Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final

Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final with a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly on Wednesday in Morocco, thanks to Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas's goals.

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Merkel receives UNESCO peace prize for welcoming refugees

Merkel receives UNESCO peace prize for welcoming refugees

Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday received a prestigious UN award for opening her country to refugees during her time in office.

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Greek MPs bar jailed neo-Nazi from leading new party in election

Greek MPs bar jailed neo-Nazi from leading new party in election

Greece's parliament on Wednesday approved a law barring the jailed ex-spokesman of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn from heading a new nationalist party in upcoming national elections.

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Wish You Were (not) Here: Pink Floyd's Waters slammed for UN speech on Ukraine

Wish You Were (not) Here: Pink Floyd's Waters slammed for UN speech on Ukraine

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters was denounced by Ukraine Wednesday after he told the United Nations Security Council that Russia's invasion of its neighbor was "not unprovoked."

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US says China balloon 'fleet' is global as NATO joins concern

US says China balloon 'fleet' is global as NATO joins concern

The United States said Wednesday that suspected Chinese spy balloons like the one it shot down were part of a "fleet" that has spanned five continents, as NATO joined in voicing concern.

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