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WATCH: Tipping Point - The Colorado River Basin

By Miles O'Brien

Join PBS NewsHour's Miles O'Brien for a special hour-long live event exploring the relationship between climate change and the fate of the Colorado River Basin.

Santos confirmed as first person of color to lead Census Bureau

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The Senate has confirmed Robert Santos as the next U.S. Census Bureau director. As a third-generation Mexican American, he will be the first person of color to lead the nation's largest statistical agency on a permanent basis.

House prepares to debate, vote after bolstering Biden's bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The Democrats have bolstered the package by adding a new paid family leave program, work permits for immigrants and a state and local tax break. The cost is growing, but so, too, are revenues to cover it.

6 clean energy priorities that could make a difference in lowering emissions

By Dolf Gielen, Morgan Bazilian, The Conversation

Climate energy experts outlined six priorities that can help world leaders scale up clean energy efforts, while reducing fossil fuel emissions.

Rittenhouse juror dismissed after joke about Jacob Blake shooting

By Associated Press

Prosecutors said the remarks as shared showed racial bias. In dismissing the juror, Schroeder said it was "clear that the appearance of bias is present and it would seriously undermine the outcome of the case."…

WATCH: Colin Powell's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral

By News Desk

The funeral begins at noon ET Nov. 5. Special coverage of Powell's life and legacy will begin at 11 a.m. ET, hosted by the NewsHour's Nicole Ellis.

Poland's position on coal disappoints activists

By Associated Press

Poland, the second-biggest user of coal in Europe after Germany, appeared to backtrack on any ambitious new commitments for ending coal.

How doctors are getting COVID shots to kids ages 5-11

By Laura Santhanam

After nearly two years of anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic, health workers across the country are rolling out vaccines for children age 5-11 -- a moment many parents have longed to meet.

Michigan city on edge as lead water crisis persists

By Michael Phillis, Associated Press

Waiting for free bottled water is time consuming and some residents wonder why, in a state that recently dealt with the Flint water crisis, the problem wasn't fixed sooner.

Finland's capital city to go mostly meat-free to reduce carbon footprint

By Associated Press

Finland's capital city says it will no longer serve meat dishes at seminars, staff meetings, receptions and other events to reduce Helsinki's carbon footprint.