Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Evening Edition: Senate leaders reach agreement on two-year budget deal

 
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Senate leaders reach agreement on two-year budget deal
The bipartisan accord would lift statutory budget limits by more than $200 billion and provide tens of billions of dollars in disaster relief funding. The announcement, which followed months of negotiations, came as lawmakers face a Thursday deadline to avert another shutdown.
Pelosi launches filibuster-style speech in bid to force immigration votes in the House
Nancy Pelosi began talking shortly after 10 a.m., using her right as minority leader to speak for as long as she wants.
 
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Why Trump's military parade won't be 'like the one in France'
Although a parade in Washington, like the French one, would feature the nation's military might, it could send a very different message, some European defense analysts and columnists said.
 
 
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Women compose 51 percent of the population. Their representation in politics doesn't come close.
But that could change: One group estimates 26,000 women are running for office in 2018 — smashing the previous record of 920. This interactive shows how much ground there is to be gained in your state.
 
After Iraq and Afghanistan, pioneering women in the military set sights on Congress
Many of the female veterans running for congressional seats are Democrats critical of President Trump. Said one former fighter pilot: "This is not the country we fought for."
 
As climate changes threaten California's giant redwoods, the key to their salvation might be within them
Weather extremes and harvesting continue to thin the ancient forests. Scientists are studying redwoods' massive and complex genetic code as a possible way to save them.
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Senior White House official to resign following allegations by 2 ex-wives of abuse
West Wing aides spent part of the morning preparing for the fallout of Rob Porter's departure.
 
A down day on the markets? Analysts say blame the machines.
Investors and market experts say trading algorithms made a crazy stock market day that much crazier, sparking an outburst of panic selling and making its rebound seem even more baffling.
 
Meet Cheddar Man: First modern Britons had dark skin and blue eyes
New analysis of DNA from the oldest skeleton found in Britain have led researchers to conclude that Cheddar Man's ancestors arrived via the Mideast after leaving Africa.
 
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Korean Air 'nut rage' heiress resurfaces as Olympics VIP while her former target scrubs toilets
Cho Hyun-ah came under fierce criticism in 2014 after forcing two airline employees to apologize on their knees for serving nuts in an unopened bag. She was later charged with obstructing aviation safety.
 
PyeongChang 2018
From surgery to sled in 10 days? That's bobsled driver Justin Olsen's plan.
The three-time Olympian aims to compete in the PyeongChang Games following an emergency appendectomy.
 
 
Cornell puts fraternity on probation after 'pig roast' contest to have sex with overweight women
The school's Fraternity and Sorority Board said the Zeta Beta Tau chapter violated university rules about Greek organizations that prohibit "sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members."
 
The billionaire who just bought the Los Angeles Times is a controversial figure in medicine
Patrick Soon-Shiong, a respected transplant surgeon turned entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been the subject of media investigations, criticism from the medical community and a handful of lawsuits.
 
 
     
 
 
 
 

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