Gassy Cows Are Warming The Planet, And They're Here To Stay Plus 4 More Stories

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Daily Briefing A look at the day's top stories News Gassy Cows Are Warming The Planet, And They're Here To Stay Methane from livestock accounts for a huge portion of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, according to a UN report. But reducing global meat consumption isn't necessarily the answer to the problem. Read this story Iran's Culture Wars: Who's Winning These Days? Men and women ski on the same slopes. A rock band performs in the capital. It's all part of the constant tug-of-war between religious conservatives and those seeking more social freedoms. Read this story Armed Men Take Police HQ In Eastern Ukraine City A pro-Russian group is one of several that have seized public government buildings in the past week. Ukrainian officials promise a "very tough" response. Read this story Republicans Form New Fundraising Group, On Heels Of High Court Ruling Seeking to capitalize on the Supreme Court's recent ruling that eased restrictions on political contributions, Republicans are launching a new super joint fundraising committee. Read this story Congressional Black Caucus Urges Rethink Of Army Hair Rules Recent updates to the Army's regulations on grooming and appearance forbids natural hairstyles that are popular with many black women. The women of the CBC have asked the Army to reconsider. Read this story more news stories

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