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News Wrap: Senate works through weekend as shutdown enters 40th day

News Wrap: Senate works through weekend as shutdown enters 40th day

Summary

The Senate met on a Sunday to discuss a possible end to the government shutdown. Several international events also occurred, including a typhoon in the Philippines and the return of an Israeli soldier's remains by Hamas.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Senate held a session on a Sunday to work on ending the government shutdown, which has lasted 40 days.
  • John Thune mentioned that a potential deal to end the shutdown is being developed.
  • Super Typhoon Fung-wong affected the Philippines.
  • Hamas handed over the remains of an Israeli soldier who died in 2014.
  • Health officials are looking into a botulism outbreak caused by recalled baby formula.
  • Paul Tagliabue, a former NFL commissioner, passed away at the age of 84.
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