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Judge Skeptical Over Trump Administration Decision to Suspend Food Stamps by Tony Romm and Maya Shwayder

Air Controller Shortage Causes Delays in Orlando and at Other Major Airports by Karoun Demirjian

Trump Calls on Republicans to End Filibuster in Shutdown Fight by Timothy R. Williams

In Fight for Control of Congress, Virginia House Takes Step Toward New Map by Campbell Robertson

Executions and Mass Casualties: Videos Show Horror Unfolding in Sudan by Declan Walsh, Sanjana Varghese and Pranav Baskar

Prince Andrew to Be Stripped of His Royal Title by Mark Landler

Study Finds Evidence That Text-Based Therapy Eases Depression by Ellen Barry

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