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With funding to open the government for 21 days, here's what happens now

Furloughed federal workers will return to their posts and national parks and museums will reopen. But the effects of the shutdown haven't fully vanished.

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Spy vs. spy: How undercover agents targeted a cybersecurity watchdog

From fake companies to hidden cameras, the Associated Press worked with a researcher who appeared to be the target of international undercover operatives.

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Europe steps up pressure on Venezeula's Maduro ahead of U.N. meeting

France, Germany and Spain said Saturday they would recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as president if elections are not called in the coming week.

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U.N. warns climate change impacts security, U.S. ignores link

More than 80 U.N. member states spoke at the day-long council meeting and virtually everyone except the United States agreed that climate change was happening.

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The week in foreign policy: Rubio warns Venezuela about 'consequences'

Insight on the chaos in Venezuela, a "last chance" for diplomacy with Kim Jong Un, and a bipartisan show of support for allies overseas.

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At least 7 dead, hundreds missing after Brazil dam collapse

"I've never seen anything like it," said Josiele Rosa Silva Tomas, president of Brumadinho resident's association.

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Spanish rescuers find body of toddler trapped in borehole

Spanish rescuers find body of toddler trapped in borehole

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The Trump-Stone friendship faces its biggest test yet

The relationship, rocky at times, has lasted decades. Now comes a high-profile indictment — and fresh pressure.

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U.S. Navy veteran being held over 'private complaint,' Iran says

Michael White, 46, has been held since July, and is the first known American to have been detained in Iran since Donald Trump became president.

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American Airlines removes family from flight over body odor complaints

The family accused the airline of singling them out because they're Jewish.

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Syrian stranded at airport for months is now 'living the dream' in Canada

Hassan al Kontar is now living a very different life 8,000 miles away, thanks to the kindness of strangers.

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'I could lose my home': Low-paid workers hit hard by government shutdown

Many subcontracted workers who clean, guard and cook in the cafeterias of federal buildings are unlikely to get back pay after shutdown. They earn on average about $32,000 a year.

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How the Trump administration's move on Venezuela came together

An analysis on how the administration came to recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido over the country's president, Nicolas Maduro.

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Search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala has been called off

Search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala has been called off: Guernsey Police

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Frail at 130, Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' will stay home from now on

"The base and paint layers are stable, but sensitive to vibrations and changes in air humidity and temperature," said Van Gogh Museum director Axel Ruger.

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What is Planned Parenthood? And how exactly is it funded?

Only about half of Planned Parenthood affiliates perform abortions, although the organization is the nation's leading abortion provider.

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Ex-leader of Scotland is reportedly arrested

The 64-year-old former leader of the ruling Scottish National Party was last year accused of two instances of inappropriate behavior dating back to 2013.

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Italy ordered to pay Amanda Knox damages over police questioning

Europe's human rights court said there was insufficient evidence to support claims of psychological and physical mistreatment at the hands of police.

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Russia warns U.S. against military intervention in Venezuela

"Venezuela is friendly to us and is our strategic partner," Vladimir Putin's deputy foreign minister said. "We have supported them and will support them."

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Kim Jong Un says Trump sent him a 'great' letter

Satellite footage indicates North Korea is still running its main nuclear complex, raising questions about whether its commitment to denuclearization.