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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.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's speech came after a period that saw mass public support after the death of a Iranian general and outrage over the downing of a commercial airliner.

Iran's Ayatollah Slams 'American Clowns' In Rare Friday Prayers Sermon

"These American clowns lie" when they say they stand with the Iranian people, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a large crowd of worshippers in Tehran.

2 Wheelchair Users Faced A $25,000 Fee To Travel On Amtrak

It costs $16 to take the Amtrak from Chicago to Bloomington, Ill. But people who use wheelchairs were recently asked to pay $25,000. Amtrak defended the cost, saying it reflects a new policy.

Protesters gather on the Paso del Norte International Bridge in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on Saturday to demand justice for artist and activist Isabel Cabanillas, 26, who was killed in the streets of Juarez, Mexico.

Activists Decry Femicides After Another Woman Is Killed In Juárez, Mexico

Activists chanted "Not one more" as they marched in Juárez Saturday. The killing of artist and activist Isabel Cabanillas ignited anger in a city with a gruesome history of violence against women.

Key Witness Miriam Haley Testifies Harvey Weinstein Raped Her

Miriam Haley is the second accuser to take the stand against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in Manhattan. He is charged with five counts of rape and sexual assault against two women in New York.

An officer tries to put out a fire at a police kiosk at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles during a protest last month over the death of George Floyd.

No Sign Of Antifa So Far In Justice Department Cases Brought Over Unrest

An NPR review of the federal cases brought in connection with the unrest over George Floyd's death does not find any links to the antifa movement.

Impeachment Trial Takes 4 Candidates Off Campaign Trail

The Democratic senators running for president are making their pitches to voters before they get stuck in Washington to attend the impeachment trial as jurors.

Self-defense student Megan Fleury holds her hands up and faces a potential assailant.

Kidnapping Threat Is Higher For Native Women, So They're Learning Self-Defense

In some communities, Native American women are kidnapped and killed at a rate 10 times higher than the national average. Now, some are teaching each other to fight back.

The Senate side of the Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C., early Monday. Experts say President-elect Joe Biden's ability to reshape the U.S. immigration system will be sharply limited if Republicans retain control of the Senate.

On Immigration, Biden's Biggest Promises Likely Hinge On Who Controls The Senate

President-elect Biden is expected to quickly reverse some of the Trump administration's most controversial policies. But his ability to reshape immigration would be limited in a divided government.

Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, who also chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee, says because Democrats now hold a thin margin in the House, they have no choice but to work with Republicans.

Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer On How The GOP Whittled Away At Democrats' House Majority

Tom Emmer, who also chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee, discusses how his party flipped seats in Florida and beyond and some Republicans' reluctance to acknowledge Joe Biden's win.

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