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House passes 45-day funding bill, likely avoiding a government shutdown

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Russia hosts Taliban for talks on regional threats and says it will keep funding Afghanistan

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Russia hosts Taliban for talks on regional threats and says it will keep funding Afghanistan

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UAW members walk the picket line in front of the Chrysler Corporate Parts Division in Ontario, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2023.
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Economy

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Government Shutdown

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Autoworkers strike

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EEOC sues Tesla, alleges racist harassment of Black workers, retaliation against those who spoke out

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Elon Musk wades into U.S. immigration debate at Texas-Mexico border

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EEOC sues Tesla, alleges racist harassment of Black workers, retaliation against those who spoke out

Science

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Flash floods foreshadow a threatening reality in New York City

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