Government shutdown reaches 40th day as senators work through weekend to find resolution
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Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, killing at least 2 and displacing nearly 1 million people
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Infant botulism outbreak in 10 US states linked to recalled formula
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FAA announces 10% flight reduction at 40 major US airports due to government shutdown
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Car fleeing police crashes into crowd outside Florida bar, killing 4 and injuring 11
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UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville kills 14 people
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Hamas returns remains of Israeli soldier held since 2014 in significant development
Hamas handed over remains believed to be those of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who was killed in 2014 and held in Gaza for 11 years, marking a significant development in the US-brokered truce.
Sources: NPR
CRISPR gene-editing shows promise in reducing high cholesterol in early study
An experimental CRISPR gene-editing drug reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels by about half in a small study, potentially offering a one-time treatment alternative to daily medications.
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Federal judge rules Education Department violated First Amendment with partisan shutdown emails
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated Education Department employees' First Amendment rights by replacing their out-of-office messages with partisan language blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
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First-time homebuyers hit record low as housing market becomes increasingly unaffordable
First-time homebuyers accounted for only about one in five homes sold, a record low, with the average first-time buyer age reaching 40 due to high prices, mortgage rates, and limited inventory.
Sources: NPR