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This spooky season, look up at the sky to witness celestial wonders Two comets and a meteor shower may be visible to stargazers this month. Ayesha Rascoe
National The White House is using layoffs of federal workers as leverage to end the shutdown Federal workers, many already furloughed, may now face unemployment as the White House uses them as leverage in negotiations to end the federal government shutdown. Stephen Fowler
Trump to arrive in Israel and speak with families of released hostages President Trump is due to fly to Israel and Egypt to mark the end of the Gaza war, as Hamas and Israel prepare to release hostages and prisoners. Ayesha Rascoe
Europe In France, calls to dissolve parliament grow as Macron reinstates the Prime Minister The French prime minister who resigned Monday saying current politics made it impossible to do his job was reappointed to that job by President Emmanuel Macron by the end of the week. Eleanor Beardsley
Business FIFA World Cup fans are outraged over what they say are unprecedented ticket prices Many soccer fans were excited for the men's World Cup to come to the U.S. next year but their anticipation turned to outrage when they saw the ticket prices FIFA is planning to charge. Rafael Nam
A Chicago clergy member talks about the role faith leaders play in anti-ICE protests NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Reverend Quincy Worthington, from Highland Park Presbyterian Church, about what he's seeing on the ground during ongoing ICE protests in Chicago. Ayesha Rascoe
National China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats. The Associated Press
Politics 5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Arts & Life Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79 The actor, known for her quirky, vibrant manner and depth was 79. Across her decades-long career, she worked with prominent filmmakers including Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers. The Associated Press
Politics Trump slashes mental health agency as shutdown drags on Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday. Rhitu Chatterjee
