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Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, prime minister of Pakistan, listens to speeches during the conference. He took the stage today, as well, explaining the impact of catastrophic flooding in Pakistan this summer.

Here's what happened on day 3 of the U.N.'s COP27 climate talks

Pakistan's leader sounded the alarm, climate scientists called for more equitable research and the U.N. tried to crack down on greenwashing. Here's what happened at COP27 today.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his wife Casey DeSantis and their children walk on stage to celebrate victory over Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Charlie Crist during an election night watch party at the Tampa Convention Center on Tuesday in Tampa, Florida.

DeSantis' sweeping victory in Florida sets up a potential rivalry with Trump

DeSantis' win over Democrat Charlie Crist gives him a second term and a national platform as he eyes a potential run for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination.

United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said in Egypt that he knows carbon markets have gotten a bad reputation but that strong safeguards would make the U.S. program different.

U.S. plan for boosting climate investment in low-income countries draws criticism

The plan would allow companies to buy carbon credits from developing nations that cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Critics say carbon markets often fail to deliver climate benefits.

Voters approved more money for affordable housing around the country

Skyrocketing rents and home prices have been a major part of voters' economic pain. New spending will go toward building and subsidizing more housing, and helping people avoid homelessness.

Darine Al-Ahmar (left), who directs a primary care health center in Douris, Lebanon, and Josette Najjar, with the Lebanese branch of the Mérieux Foundation, have seen the number of cholera cases rise around their region.

Amid vaccine shortages, Lebanon faces its first cholera outbreak in three decades

Several crises in the country — including political instability, COVID and financial collapse — have created deteriorating conditions that have allowed the bacteria to spread.

Food insecurity is driving women in Africa into sex work, increasing HIV risk

A study found that giving direct food support to women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa cut their risk of contracting HIV by 64%, because it alleviated the pressure to engage in high-risk sex.

First-grade teacher Leticia Denoya uses puppets, as part of the Feel Your Best Self program developed at the University of Connecticut, to help students deal with emotions.

In one first-grade classroom, puppets teach children to 'shake out the yuck'

A new program being piloted in a handful of Connecticut classrooms, called Feel Your Best Self, is using the joy of puppetry to teach children how to manage their feelings and empathize with others.

Sandra Bucciero and her son Luke canvass for Proposal 3 last weekend in Dearborn, Mich. Voters approved the amendment protecting abortion rights.

After wins at the ballot, abortion rights groups want to 'put this to the people'

Victories in every state that voted this year have abortion rights advocates looking at where they can next take the fight directly to voters.

Left to right: Don Bolduc and Maggie Hassan

The Democrats' strategy of boosting far-right candidates seems to have worked

Back in the primary season, a number of Democrats tried to boost far-right Republican candidates whom they deemed easier to beat in November. The strategy seems to have paid off.

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is seen Monday. The Democrat defeated Adam Laxalt, a Trump-backed Republican and former Nevada attorney general. The win means Democrats retain the U.S. Senate.

Democrats retain control of the Senate after holding Nevada seat

The chamber was decided Saturday evening after Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Republican nominee Adam Laxalt. That gives Democrats 50 seats.

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