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Partial government shutdown compounds risks for U.S. economy
Now in its 10th year, America's economic expansion still looks sturdy. Yet the partial shutdown of the government that began Saturday has added another threat.
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Government shuts down ahead of holiday over stalemate on border wall funding
A partial shutdown of the federal government began just after midnight Saturday, after Congress and President Trump were unable to resolve an impasse over funding.
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Federal anti-lynching legislation clears historic hurdle
While this is the first time the Senate has passed anti-lynching legislation, Congress has been trying for over a century.
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House passes bill with money for Trump wall, increasing likelihood of a shutdown
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., says President Trump "will not sign" a Senate-approved plan to temporarily fund government agencies.
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Defense Secretary Mattis to retire in February, Trump says, amid Syria tension
Mattis' departure completes a near-wholesale shake-up of Trump's initial national security team and follows a record-setting series of departures of administration leaders.
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Judge declines to throw out Harvey Weinstein criminal case
A New York judge declined to dismiss sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein Thursday, rejecting the latest push from the disgraced film producer's lawyers.
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Fed raises rates despite Trump attacks, stocks tank
The Fed said in a statement it is raising the key borrowing rate to a range of 2.25 percent to 2.50 percent — the highest level in a decade.
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White House orders Pentagon to pull U.S. troops from Syria
The U.S. plans to withdraw all of its troops from Syria, a senior Pentagon official tells NPR. About 2,000 U.S. troops are currently in the northeastern part of the country.
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Poll: Most Americans against U.S. getting more politically correct
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll has a warning for Democrats: Americans are largely against the country becoming more politically correct.
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Congress on verge of approving temporary spending bill to avert government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said Democrats would support McConnell's bill. It's unclear if President Trump will sign the bill.
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Man who illegally crossed border twice, molested young girl gets more prison time
An unauthorized immigrant from Honduras will serve more time in prison after molesting a young girl following his second illegal border crossing into the U.S.
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U.S. Space Command revived as Pence unveils plan in Florida
"A new era of American national security in space begins today," Pence said.
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Federal judge delays Michael Flynn sentencing in case of lying to Feds
A federal judge delayed sentencing national security adviser Michael Flynn Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to lying to investigators about his talks with Russia's ambassador.
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Trump administration moves to ban bump stocks
The devices will be banned under a federal law that prohibits machine guns, according to a senior Justice Department official.
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What the government shutdown means for Independence Mall
The federal government shutdown could ruin your plans to take out-of-town visitors to see the Liberty Bell.
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