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Lacking a Speaker, One Part of Government Ceases to Function
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McCarthy Flounders as G.O.P. Rebellion Paralyzes the House for a Second Day

McCarthy Flounders as G.O.P. Rebellion Paralyzes the House for a Second Day

By Catie Edmondson

The House continued a historic floor showdown — the first in a century — prompted by the Republican leader's failure to secure a majority to become speaker.

Lacking a Speaker, One Part of Government Ceases to Function

Lacking a Speaker, One Part of Government Ceases to Function

By Luke Broadwater

Lawmakers in the House have yet to be sworn in. They can't help constituents or get classified briefings, much less hold hearings or pass laws. And at some point, they may have trouble getting paid.

For Russian Troops, Cellphone Use Is a Persistent, Lethal Danger

For Russian Troops, Cellphone Use Is a Persistent, Lethal Danger

By Alan Yuhas, Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Yousur Al-Hlou

Ukrainian artillery targets Russian soldiers by pinpointing their phone signals. Despite the deadly results, Russian troops keep defying a ban on cellphone use near the front.

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The 'Golden Gays' Return to the Stage in the Philippines

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The 'Golden Gays' Return to the Stage in the Philippines

By Hannah Reyes Morales

They formed a community meant to support and shelter gay people who had been cast aside by society. Decades later, they are still living together, hosting pageants to help make ends meet.

Why Saving Kids Is Bad Business in America

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Why Saving Kids Is Bad Business in America

By Alexander Stockton and Lucy King

For hospitals, pediatrics isn't as lucrative as adult health care — and we've been underinvesting in kids for decades.

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Unseasonably Warm Weather Leaves Ski Slopes With Little Snow

Video Video: Unseasonably Warm Weather Leaves Ski Slopes With Little Snow

By The Associated Press

A record-breaking warm spell in several countries across Europe has forced some ski slopes to close with sparse snow coverage.

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Kevin McCarthy as He Falls Short, Again

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Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Kevin McCarthy as He Falls Short, Again

By Trish Bendix

Kimmel joked that the "last time a Kevin felt this abandoned in his house was in the movie 'Home Alone.'"

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