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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

Senate Investigates Ric Grenell for Alleged Corruption at Kennedy Center

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has initiated a Senate investigation into Ric Grenell’s leadership at the Kennedy Center, citing allegations of financial...

Nov 23

Transgender Patrons Injured in Targeted Pellet Gun Attacks Outside San Diego LGBTQ+ Bars

Three women, including transgender patrons, were injured in a series of pellet gun shootings outside two LGBTQ+ bars in San Diego in the early hours of Saturday...

Nov 23

Politics

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

Hawaii Gov. Green Predicts Newsom Won't Satisfy Americans' Desire for a Peacemaking Leader in 2028

Democratic Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii predicts Americans will want a peacemaking leader by 2028

by Jonathan J. Cooper | 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