Trump emerges from the shutdown having made little in the way of substantive concessions to Democrats in Congress.
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I can't take any more of this, Andrew told Epstein, released emails show
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'It's a great day' - Trump signs spending bill to end longest shutdown in US history
He signed it into law just hours after the House of Representatives voted 222-209 to approve it.
Catherine's Christmas service to feature stars including Kate Winslet
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Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
'Stop touts fleecing fans': Dua Lipa and Coldplay urge quicker crackdown on ticket resales
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Type 1 diabetes is worse in young children - now scientists know why
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Treasure finds in England reach record high - see how many were unearthed in your area
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Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims hits $5bn valuation
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