White House readies itself for operating in a government shutdown
The White House is now "girding for a shutdown" and senior West Wing officials are drawing up plans for which personnel would be deemed "essential" starting on October 1 as the deadline to fund the government is only a handful of days away.
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy reaches a crossroads as shutdown looms
With less than five days to go before a government shutdown, Speaker McCarthy has a choice to make.
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Japan maintains modest economic recovery view, raises corp profits assessment
TOKYO Japan retained its view of a modest recovery in the world's third-biggest economy, but upgraded its assessment
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Sea distress call sparks suspected drugs operation
Several agencies including the Irish naval service and Garda are at the scene off the Irish coast.
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Ronan Wilson: Serge Kelly charged after boy's death in Bundoran crash
Serge Kelly is facing charges over a hit-and-run collision in which Ronan Wilson, 9, died.
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Second Republican debate: When is it and what to expect
Seven candidates will battle it out in California, with frontrunner Donald Trump absent again.
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Storm Agnes: Rain warning upgraded in parts of Republic of Ireland
The are warnings by Met Éireann and the Met Office for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Humans of New York's Brandon Stanton wades into India copyright row
Humans of Bombay, which follows the same format as the New York blog, is suing a similar Indian platform.
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Senate Republicans and Democrats near deal to help avoid govt shutdown - Bloomberg News
U.S. Senate Republicans and Democrats are nearing an agreement on a short-term spending measure intended to avoid a
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Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom to square off in November debate
The "red v blue state" debate between the governors of Florida and California will be in November.
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Stage set for second GOP debate. Here's who's on it
The 2024 GOP presidential debate stage is shrinking after the Republican National Committee announced late Monday that seven candidates are set to participate in the second debate -- down one from their first clash.
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India LGBTQ wedding sparks controversy in Punjab
The marriage was solemnised in a Sikh temple, with the couple performing all traditional rituals.
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