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Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?
Washington — Hundreds of thousands of federal employees could soon go without pay or face potential layoffs if Congress remains at an impasse over government funding, with a…
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Man charged with killing 3 at waterfront North Carolina bar is decorated Marine veteran and Purple…
A man charged with firing an assault rifle from a boat at patrons of a North Carolina waterfront bar, killing three people and wounding five others, was a decorated Marine combat…
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How would a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?
Even if a U.S. government shutdown begins on Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could…
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Rockefeller became the first billionaire over a century ago. Here’s what to know about…
On Sept. 29, 1916, it was front page news that a surge in Standard Oil's stock price likely made oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller America's first billionaire. More than a century…
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Man who escaped Michigan church shooting describes running from gunman: “It was just a lot of…
In the wake of Sunday's deadly mass shooting at a Michigan church, one worshipper who escaped the attack described the fear he felt running from gunfire and looking for his family.…
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Government shutdown live updates as Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders
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Pentagon shutdown plan calls for 334,904 civilian workers to be furloughed…
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Electronic Arts, video game company behind “The Sims” and “Madden NFL,” to…
Video game company Electronic Arts, known as the maker of the "The Sims" and "Madden NFL," is being acquired in a $55 billion deal.The California-based…
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Maps show how Texas, California and Missouri’s redistricting could affect congressional seats
Missouri has joined Texas and California in redrawing its congressional maps, as part of a redistricting push that could lead to Republicans drawing themselves as many as six extra…
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Senate returns as Democrats and Republicans trade blame over looming government shutdown
Washington — The Senate returns to Washington on Monday with less than two days to fund the government amid a stalemate between Democrats and Republicans on the path forward that…
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