Author: The Associated Press
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House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline
It was the third attempt from Mike Johnson, the beleaguered House speaker, to achieve one of the basic requirements of the federal government.
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Senate set to approve 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has teed up votes on two potential California district judges.
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Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here’s what you should know
The workers, who voted to authorize strikes in recent days, joined picket lines on Thursday after Amazon ignored a Sunday deadline the union had set for contract negotiations.
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Elon Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
The social media warnings from the world’s wealthiest man preceded Trump’s condemnation of a measure negotiated by GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Meet Amy Allen, the Maine native behind the music stuck in your head
NEW YORK — Amy Allen might not yet be a household name, but her work lives in your brain rent-free. And it’s grabbed the attention of the Grammys. The 32-year-old songwriter has composed enduring hits with Halsey (“Without Me”), Selena Gomez (“Back to You”) and Tate McRae (“Greedy”). Her contributions to Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House”…
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Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the US. Here’s what we know
A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over New Jersey and across the eastern U.S., sparking speculation and concern over where they came from and why. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday temporarily banned drone flights in 22 areas of New Jersey where critical infrastructure is located. FAA officials said…
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New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a NH teacher
CONCORD, N.H. — Before Christa McAuliffe was an astronaut, she was a vibrant teacher in New England keen on showing her students how everyday people left extraordinary marks on U.S. history. Nearly four decades later, a new documentary focuses on how she still inspires others and less on her fate aboard the space shuttle Challenger.…
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No. 7 Tennessee will be without forward J.P. Estrella the rest of the season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 7 Tennessee will be without J.P. Estrella the rest of the season because the sophomore forward needs surgery on his left foot, Coach Rick Barnes said Monday. “We feel badly for J.P. that he won’t be able to compete alongside his teammates this season,” Barnes said. “In addition to being…