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Federal workers don’t get paid in a shutdown. That’s a problem in the D.C. area – NPR

Federal workers don’t get paid in a shutdown. That’s a problem in the D.C. area  NPR What a government shutdown will look like for airports  KY3 News – Springfield, Mo. What happens if the government shuts down: An illustrated guide  CNN Opinion: It’s

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D.C. has a lot of federal workers. A government shutdown would have big impacts

The Washington, D.C., region is home to about 400,000 federal employees, plus members of the military and government contractors. In a government shutdown, they face no pay and lots of uncertainty. (Image credit: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

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To prevent gun violence, these peacemakers start with the basics

For South Florida’s Peacemakers, stopping the shootings begins with helping people with daily needs — from diapers and groceries to medical care. (Image credit: Verónica Zaragovia/WLRN)

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What Needs to Happen to Tackle Fashion’s Climate Impact

On Sept. 17, on the heels of New York Fashion Week, Climate Week saw more than 70,000 people marched in the streets of Manhattan demanding the end of fossil fuel industries and climate justice at scale. This was in stark

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‘The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury’ Review: Artist of the Shadows

A show at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art includes the 20th-century pioneer’s remarkable assembled-wood sculptures, as well as a collection of prints and drawings.

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Greg Beckett’s Life Seemed to Be Going Well. Then He Ended It at Work.

A rise in workplace suicides has put companies on the front lines of a mental-health crisis.

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‘Borrowed Roses’ by Gonzalo Rubalcaba Review: A Solo Trip Through the Standards

Spanning George Gershwin, Billy Strayhorn and the Beatles, the Cuban jazz musician’s latest release features him alone at the piano, finding new clarity in classic songs.

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California Gov. Newsom has a complicated choice in replacing Sen. Feinstein – Axios

California Gov. Newsom has a complicated choice in replacing Sen. Feinstein  Axios Longest-serving woman in Senate dies at age 90  9NEWS Editorial: Dianne Feinstein was a giant in Congress. She won’t easily be replaced  Los Angeles Times Pioneering, problem-solver Dianne Feinstein was a

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Barbara Hoctor Lynch, former NPR host, has died at 77

The former broadcast journalist who spent time hosting NPR’s two flagship news shows during the late 70s, died this month. (Image credit: Art Silverman)

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Anger grows over Ukraine’s largest Orthodox church, still aligned with Moscow despite war

Millions of Ukrainians still worship in Orthodox churches deeply influenced by Russian clergy who support Moscow’s invasion, sparking a clash of faith and national loyalty. (Image credit: Brian Mann/NPR)

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