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In a break from past presidents, Trump spends time away from D.C. during shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its second month, President Trump has spent two full weeks outside of Washington. This is a shift from how past presidents, including Trump, have approached shutdown ...
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md, on whether his party will shift their shutdown strategy

Md., about how the start of health insurance open enrollment and other issues might change his party's shutdown strategy going forward.
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Timeline for restoration of SNAP benefits unclear as millions of recipients scramble

The national food aid program known as SNAP ran out of federal money Saturday due to the government shutdown, leaving the millions of Americans who rely on those benefits to buy food scrambling.
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To optimize health, sync your habits with your body's clock

With darker days ahead, one strategy to stay healthy is to align your DAILY HABITS with your body clocks. There's growing evidence that the TIMING of your sleep, exercise and your meals can play a ...
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SNAP recipients share their fear and confusion after shutdown cuts off benefits

As many states rush to fill the gaps left by the shutdown-related pause in food assistance benefits, SNAP recipients express anxiety and confusion.
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To optimize health, sync your habits with your body clock. Here's how

Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also ...
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Australia to sign treaty with its Indigenous population, giving them more say

Australia's first treaty with its Indigenous peoples will be signed in the state of Victoria this month. It will give First Nations more say on laws and policy affecting them.
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Nite Yun showcases the flavors of her parent's home in new cookbook, 'My Cambodia'

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Nite Yun, who was born in a refugee camp and went on to become an acclaimed chef, about her debut cookbook, "My Cambodia." ...
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Jamaican resident talks about recovery efforts after hurricane ravaged island

Hurricane Melissa devastated much of Jamaica last month. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elaine Bradley, whose home lost its roof, about recovery efforts in the town of Negril.
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Israeli police arrest ex-military prosecutor after video of detainee abuse leaks

Israeli police detained a former military prosecutor, the internal security minister said Monday, amid fallout from a leaked video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian prisoner.
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Both parties under pressure to reopen government as food benefits stop and health premiums soar

The shutdown's suspension of food aid and rising healthcare costs is putting new pressure on both parties to break the stalemate in Washington ...
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In her memoir, Margaret Atwood reveals how she found source material and love

For years, the author of The Handmaid's Tale, The Blind Assassin and Cat's Eye was reluctant to write a memoir, but in 'Book of Lives: A Memoir', Margaret Atwood talks about being Canadian, and the ...