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GOP seeks short-term spending fix as shutdown looms

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Aides to key negotiators from both parties planned to meet Tuesday in an effort to rekindle budget talks, setting up a Wednesday meeting of the leaders themselves. If they cannot agree, the government would shut down at midnight Friday for the first time since 2013.

McCarthy relishes role as Trump friend, fixer and candy man

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The No. 2 Republican in the House - known for his relentless cultivation of political alliances - bought a plentiful supply of Starbursts and asked a staffer to sort through the pile, placing only those two flavors (red and pink) in a jar. McCarthy made sure his name was on the side of the gift, which was delivered to a grinning Trump, according to a White House official.

Top 10 vacation destinations for solo travelers

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Lonely Planet's top vacation destinations for single travelers offers something for everyone, from nightlife lovers to foodies, hikers and tropical beach types.

Broken rail suspected in DC subway derailment

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According to agency officials, a 7000-series train with 63 passengers aboard derailed as it passed over a section of defective tracks around 6:30 a.m. One passenger was evaluated for shortness of breath, but there were no serious injuries, officials said.



At least 20 hurt in explosion in Belgium

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Police said an explosion has torn through three adjacent homes in Belgium's northern port town of Antwerp and injured up to 20 people. Antwerp police said in a statement late Monday that most of the injuries were slight.

At least 1 dead after Florida casino shuttle catches fire

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In all, there were 50 people - 36 passengers and 14 crew - on board the Island Lady shuttle boat when it caught fire shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday in a canal off Port Richey, Florida, according to Tropical Breeze Casino spokeswoman Beth Fifer.

Olympic champ Biles says she was abused by team doc

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Larry Nassar, who spent more than two decades as a physician at USA Gymnastics while also working at Michigan State University, has admitted sexually assaulting gymnasts, possessing child pornography and molesting girls who sought medical treatment.

US Army dog posthumously honored for WWII bravery

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Lt. Col. Alan Throop, who attended on behalf of the U.S. Army, said that shortly after the battle Chips was recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. The awards were later rescinded because army policy didn't allow animals to receive medals.





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