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President Trump Signs Funding Bill, Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown

International

Japan's First Female Leader Faces a Taboo Over Entering the Male-Only Sumo Ring

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has broken the glass ceiling to become Japan's first female leader

by Mari Yamaguchi | Nov 23

New Zealand Reviews Access to Puberty Blockers

New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has announced a review of clinical guidelines for the prescription of puberty blockers to transgender youth following increased...

Nov 22

National

Potential Presidential Candidates Are Less Coy About 2028 Plans: 'Of Course I’m Thinking About It'

There was a time when presidential hopefuls played coy about their ambitions, crisscrossing the country under the guise of helping other candidates and...

by Jill Colvin | Nov 23

Senators Want Answers From Coast Guard on How It Probes Displays of Swastikas or Other Hate Symbols

Two senators who lead a bipartisan antisemitism task force say they want more information from the U.S. Coast Guard about its policy regarding displays of...

by Lisa Mascaro and Konstantin Toropin | Nov 22

Politics

Abortion Is Illegal Again in North Dakota After Court Reverses a Judge's Earlier Decision

North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban is back on the books after the state’s highest court could not muster the majority required to deem it unconstitutional

by Jack Dura | Nov 22

Epstein's Accusers Grapple With Complex Emotions About Promised Release of Justice Department Files

Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein

by Safiyah Riddle | Nov 22

Business

Advocacy Groups Urge Parents to Avoid AI Toys This Holiday Season

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season

by Barbara Ortutay and Matt O'Brien | Nov 21

Cracker Barrel Shareholders Vote to Keep Ceo Despite Logo Debacle

Cracker Barrel shareholders voted Thursday to keep company CEO Julie Felss Masino in place despite a debacle over the company’s logo that continues to hurt its...

by Dee-Ann Durbin | Nov 21

Health

It's Possible to Get Addicted to Pot. Here's What to Know

Doctors say it's possible to get hooked on pot

by Laura Ungar | Nov 23

Flu Activity Is Low, But Experts Worry About a New Strain and Vaccination Rates

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s

by Mike Stobbe and Nicky Forster | Nov 23