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One of the largest freeways going in and out of downtown Los Angeles is closed indefinitely

A UN gathering in Kenya seeks to address the huge problem of plastic waste. But some at the talks are skeptical of solutions put forth by fossil fuel and plastic industries.

General Electric has disbursed $55 million plus interest to five towns along the Housatonic River. The payments are part of a toxic waste cleanup settlement reached in 2020. GE said it will pay the city of Pittsfield $8 million next month.

"Inch by inch progress will not do," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. A new report found that nations' plans still fall far short of what's needed.

The Israeli military said in a posting on social media that it was launching "a precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area" of the Gaza Strip's largest medical facility.

The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a GOP-led spending bill that would set two separate funding deadlines next year.

During their 30-year run, the Huskies have never been worse than No. 18 — the team's ranking in the preseason poll of 1993-94 when the streak started.

Consumer prices last month were 3.2% higher than the month before — a smaller annual increase than the previous month. A sharp drop in gas prices in October helped to offset rising rents.

On an extinct volcano in Uganda, hundreds of thousands face disaster due to climate change. The charity GiveDirectly is trying a surprising approach to help them get out of harm's way.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim wants primary re-vote on Jan. 16; challenger John Gomes says Dec. 19.