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News Wrap: Government shutdown reaches 12th day amid congressional impasse

News Wrap: Government shutdown reaches 12th day amid congressional impasse

Summary

Republicans and Democrats are unable to agree, causing a government shutdown to continue for 12 days. Russia attacked Ukraine's power grid, while a mass shooting in South Carolina left four people dead and 20 injured. A powerful storm named nor'easter is moving up the East Coast.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for 12 days because Republicans and Democrats can't agree.
  • Russia attacked Ukraine's power grid as part of its ongoing actions to disrupt the country's energy.
  • A mass shooting in South Carolina resulted in four deaths and at least 20 injuries.
  • A strong storm called a nor'easter is traveling up the East Coast of the United States.
  • The Russian attacks aim to affect Ukraine's energy supply before the winter season.

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