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Fossil fuel debate takes center stage at COP28

Phasing out fossil fuels has been a heated debate at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, and many climate activists fear the process has been compromised by being held in the oil rich United Arab Emirates. The Biden administration has touted record levels of federal funding for clean energy projects, but the U.S. is also producing record amounts of crude oil. Ben Tracy reports. Source

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Retirement wave builds in Washington

By the dozens, congressional members are announcing their exits at the end of this term. There is growing concern that Congress, which flirted twice this year with a federal government shutdown, is about to lose more of its dealmakers. Scott MacFarlane explains. Source

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Wall Street’s big gains has investors bullish

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday topped 36,000 points for its highest close of the year. After a sluggish summer, Wall Street’s recent big gains has investors bullish this could be a sign the Federal Reserve could be done raising interest rates. However, homebuyers aren’t feeling quite as positive. Michael George has more. Source

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Israel intensifies airstrikes on Gaza

With the collapse of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas earlier this week, the Hamas-held hostages and the people of Gaza are once again caught in the crucible of war. Chris Livesay has the latest. Source

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