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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. New Jersey Democrat Phil Murphy wins governor's seat in tight and closely watched race. House Democrats pledge a vote on Build Back Better and bipartisan infrastructure bills by Friday. More than 40 countries pledge to phase out use of coal in the next 10-20 years. 20 nations pledge to stop investing in international fossil fuel projects. Biden administration announces new workplace vaccine mandates go in effect January 4, 2022. [1] World Health Organization warns Europe stands to be epicenter of a new COVID-19 surge. Criticism abounds as one black person chosen for jury of Ahmed Arbury murder trial in Georgia. C.P.U.C. increases gas storage capacity at Aliso Canyon, site of nations largest methane leak in 2015, activists object. California Attorney General to go after local governments failing to meet state housing mandates, amid housing crisis. [2] [1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MARTINEZ_Workers_Vaccination_Mandate.mp3 [2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AANESTAD-ON-BONTA-HOUSING.mp3