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BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink, seen here in Paris in July, wrote in his annual letter to CEOs that climate change will soon cause "a significant reallocation of capital."

World's Largest Asset Manager Puts Climate At The Center Of Its Investment Strategy

"We believe that sustainability should be our new standard for investing," BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says. The investment giant's move puts pressure on companies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, will deliver the Democrats' Spanish-language response to President Trump's State of the Union address.

Who Is Veronica Escobar? She Will Deliver Spanish State Of The Union Response

The first-term Democrat from El Paso, Texas, was thrust into the spotlight last year because of the Trump administration's immigration policies and a mass shooting that targeted Latinos.

People pray as Notre Dame cathedral burns in Paris, Monday, April 15, 2019.

Massive Fire Engulfs Beloved Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris

The world reacted with shock, horror and prayers to the massive fire Monday at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, united in grief and in solidarity with the people of France.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for Saudi Arabia to reject U.S. intervention during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on Wednesday.

Iran's Rouhani Touts Gulf Peace Plan, Says It Would Start With U.S. Troops Leaving

"Our region is on the edge of collapse, as a single blunder can fuel a big fire," President Hassan Rouhani said at the U.N. on Wednesday.

Cal Fire firefighters respond to a brush fire in Ramona, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Strong Santa Ana Winds Expected To Raise Fire Risk

Strong Santa Ana winds are expected again in San Diego County beginning late Tuesday, raising the threat of wildfires through Thursday evening.

Tour guide Mohammad Awwad by the Treasury in Petra, Jordan's biggest tourist destination.

'1st Time To See It Like This': Petra Tourism Workers Long For Visitors To Return

The coronavirus pandemic has done what even war did not — bring Jordan's vital travel industry to a halt, and with it, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of workers.

A man raises his hands as police line up across the street during protests Friday in Minneapolis. Demonstrators expressed outrage and grief across the nation over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by police.

At Least 2 Killed In Nationwide Protests Over George Floyd's Death

Americans continued to express their grief and outrage in demonstrations across the country, with violence emerging in some cities.

Cody Wilson, owner of Defense Distributed, holds a 3D printed gun, called the "Liberator," in his factory in Austin, Texas, in August. The 30-year-old has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

3D Gun Printing Company Founder Accused Of Sexual Assault Of A Minor

Cody Wilson was charged with the second-degree felony in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. Police say the 30-year-old was last known to be in Taiwan but missed a scheduled flight back to the U.S.

As millions of Americans have lost their jobs, Congress is trying to figure out what to do to help those who have also lost their health insurance.

Coronavirus Conundrum: How To Cover Millions Who Lost Their Jobs And Health Insurance

Over 9 million Americans have lost both their job and health coverage. To help them, COBRA is an option, but it could cost buyers more than if subsidies were increased for Affordable Care Act plans.

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a primary night election rally in Essex Junction, Vt., on Tuesday.

Bernie Sanders' Call For Young Voters Isn't Working Out The Way He Planned

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders acknowledged this week that the young voters he's been counting on to boost his candidacy have not shown up at the polls in the strong numbers he had been hoping for.

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