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G20 summit closes in South Africa after U.S. absence

The G20 closed in Johannesburg without a ceremonial hand over to the U.S., its next chair, after Washington boycotted the summit.
50 schoolchildren escape captivity in Nigeria, more than 200 still held

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.
Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah official in first strike on Beirut in months

An Israeli airstrike has struck Beirut for the first time since June.
Women experience hair loss too. Here's what can help

Getting a diagnosis is key since there are different causes for the problem calling for different treatments. Here's what to know and how to find support if you are living with hair loss.
In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu

Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.
This civics competition lets high school students have their day in court

A month-long moot court program in New York City lets students prosecute — and defend — cases, offering real-world lessons in how government works.
Here's why concerns about an AI bubble are bigger than ever

Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop.
Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here's the best time to go

A record number of people are expected to travel within the U.S. for the holiday, according to AAA. Here are some weather and traffic factors to keep in mind.
Ukrainians react to a proposed peace plan that appears to favor Russia

Ukraine is under increasing pressure to agree to a peace deal American and Russian negotiators developed.
U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels

Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and natural gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations.