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What's changed since the last government shutdown during Trump's first term?
The last government shutdown was in 2018 during President Trump's first term. Republicans controlled Congress and needed Democrats to pass a spending bill -- just like now. But a lot has changed.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks about the potential for a government shutdown
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., talks about the negotiations happening on Capitol Hill and at the White House over a potential government shutdown.
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Near the frontline, Ukraine's neurosurgeons are on the cutting edge
There's a Ukrainian hospital so old it treated wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in the 1850s. Yet neurosurgeons at Mechnikov Hospital also play a critical role in today's Russia-Ukraine war.
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Prone to winter depression? Starting light therapy now can help
As daylight diminishes people can feel their mood dimming. In fact millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy can help fend off winter depression, starting in the fall.
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Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline
After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown.
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At least 4 dead, 8 injured in attack at a Mormon church in Michigan
At least four people were killed in an attack on a Mormon church in Michigan Sunday. Investigators believe the suspect opened fire on congregants before deliberately setting the church on fire.
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Morning news brief
At least four dead in attack on Michigan church, congressional leaders head to White House as shutdown deadline nears, Trump to meet with Israeli prime minister as calls for end of war in Gaza grow.
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Olivia Dean masters 'The Art of Loving' with sophomore album
In 2023, "BBC Music Introducing" named her artist of the year following the release of her debut album. Now, Olivia Dean is back with her second studio album, "The Art of Loving."
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Trump and Netanyahu to meet amid mounting pressure to end war in Gaza
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to meet Monday, just days Netanyahu's speech at the U.N. rejecting calls to end the war in Gaza.
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Former Palestinian peace negotiator on Trump meeting with Israel's prime minister
President Trump says a deal to end the war in Gaza is "very close." NPR speaks with former Palestinian peace negotiator Diana Buttu about Trump's meeting with Israel's prime minister Monday.
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Moldova's ruling party secures parliamentary majority
Moldova's pro-Western party secured a decisive victory Monday, as voters rejected pro-Russian groups and chose closer EU ties.
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Lawfare editor Benjamin Wittes reacts to the James Comey indictment
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Lawfare editor in chief Benjamin Wittes, a friend of James Comey, about the former FBI director's indictment on charges of obstructing justice and making a false statement to Congress.
