10 things you need to know today: November 12, 2014

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1. The U.S. and China reach agreement on climate change

President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Wednesday a landmark climate change deal between the U.S. and China. The U.S. plans to reduce pollution by 26 to 28 percent by 2025, while China will cap its emissions by 2030 and attain 20 percent of its energy through renewable sources. The agreement between the world's two biggest polluters rekindled hope for a global agreement on climate change.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.