Senate approves bill to end government shutdown, sending it to the House
The Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in history, with the bill now moving to the House for approval.
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Supreme Court rejects call to overturn same-sex marriage legalization
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Car explosion in Delhi kills 8 people, investigated under anti-terrorism law
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Suicide bomber targets Islamabad court, killing 12 and wounding 27
A suicide bomber detonated explosives outside a district court in Islamabad, killing 12 people and wounding at least 27 in the latest attack amid rising violence in Pakistan.
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FDA removes black box warning from hormone-based menopause drugs
The Food and Drug Administration will remove long-standing warning labels from hormone-based drugs used to treat menopause symptoms, saying the warnings have made women scared to try the therapy.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll's $5 million verdict
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Trump floats tariff 'dividends' while plan shows major flaws
President Trump has proposed paying $2,000 payments to Americans using tariff revenue, but budget experts say the plan may cost far more than tariff revenue will generate and could add to the national debt.
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More Ukrainian women join army to fight Russia as war nears fourth year
A growing number of Ukrainian women are volunteering for military service as Russia's war approaches its fourth year, with women now making up about 8% of Ukraine's armed forces and thousands serving in combat positions.
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Climate negotiations begin at COP30 with countries falling short of emissions goals
Countries gather in Brazil for COP30 climate talks as a UN report shows the world has barely budged in efforts to combat climate change, with current pledges putting the planet on track for about 5 degrees Fahrenheit of warming by century's end.
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Atletico Madrid to come under US ownership after deal with Apollo Sports Capital
Apollo Sports Capital will become the majority shareholder of Spanish soccer club Atletico Madrid early next year, though current leadership will remain in place to ensure continuity.
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