Paychecks stop for federal workers, but bills keep coming
As the government's partial shutdown pushed toward a third week, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are feeling the financial pinch.
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He became the first "Dreamer" to win the prestigious Rhodes scholarship, but for recent Harvard University graduate Jin Park, the joy of that achievement has given way to uncertainty.
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Childhood dream turns to nightmare: Marine from Minnesota shot dead in barracks
Sources tell the Washington Post that another Marine's weapon apparently discharged accidentally, killing Lance Cpl. Riley S. Kuznia.
No deal to end shutdown; Trump says 'could be a long time'
No one budged at President Donald Trump's closed-door meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday, so the partial government shutdown persisted through Day 12 over his demand for billions of dollars to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. They'll all try again Friday.
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SUV crashes into Milwaukee river during police chase, 3 dead
A toddler and two adults are dead after their vehicle crashed into a Milwaukee river during a police chase.
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Despite security camera, man tries to steal bike from police station
Ignoring a big sign and a security camera, a man attempted to steal a bicycle from an Oregon police station.
3 dead after car crashes into Milwaukee river during police chase
A toddler and two adults are dead after their vehicle crashed into a Milwaukee river during a police chase.
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Lion kills North Carolina conservatory worker
A lion killed a young worker at a wildlife conservatory Sunday after it got loose from a locked space, the center said. Alexandra Black, 22, of New Palestine, Indiana, was killed Sunday after being attacked by the lion in an enclosure that was being cleaned at the Conservators Center, news outlets reported, citing a statement from the Caswell County Sheriff's Office.
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Intern killed by zoo lion had passion for animals
Deputies shot and killed the lion before retrieving the body of Alexandra Black, 22, a recent college graduate who had worked at the center for about two weeks.
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Americans facing tough choices on health care coverage
Many are weighing the health benefits against the financial burden.
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Minn. begins to see impact of federal agency shutdown
Home buyers in flood areas and those relying on FHA help can't close on their loans. Residents can't consult the IRS on end-of-the-year tax questions. Small businesses can't get federal loans, and the Ag department won't be open to help farmers.
Trump EPA orders rollback of Obama mercury regulations
The Trump administration has targeted an Obama-era regulation credited with helping dramatically reduce toxic mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants, saying the benefits to human health and the environment may not be worth the cost of the regulation.
Wells Fargo pays $575 million to settle state investigations
Wells Fargo will pay $575 million in a settlement with attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia that are investigating fake accounts opened without the knowledge of customers and a string of other dodgy practices.
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May your city never become SF, NYC or Seattle; but perhaps Mpls. instead?
For that matter, not Portland, Denver, Boston, Dallas, Houston or Los Angeles either, writes a New York Times blog.
Minnesota grants permit for updated Red River diversion plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday it has granted a permit — with conditions — for an updated plan to divert the Red River to protect flood-prone Fargo and nearby Moorhead, Minnesota.
Trump signals no end to shutdown: 'You have to have a wall'
A shutdown affecting parts of the federal government appeared no closer to resolution Wednesday, with President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats locked in a hardening standoff over border wall money that threatens to carry over into January.
Trump makes first visit to US troops in harm's way
In an unannounced trip to Iraq on Wednesday, President Donald Trump staunchly defended his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from neighboring Syria despite a drumbeat of criticism from military officials and allies who don't think the job fighting Islamic State militants there is over.
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Farms target reducing carbon emissions with pilot program
Project will pay growers to try methods to keep harmful carbon in the soil.
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