Weeks of uncertainty during the longest government shutdown in American history have left some states struggling to issue payments to food stamp recipients.

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Areas across the state could record anywhere from one to five or more inches of rain. The Sierra will get some snow.

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Disruptions to air travel on Saturday were modest, but officials and passengers were bracing for worse as the government shutdown continued.

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The annual Penn Center Heritage Day Parade in South Carolina draws hundreds to celebrate the Gullah Geechee people. But a new route has Black residents feeling as if their legacy is vanishing.

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Niraj Chokshi, our reporter covering transportation, describes where and how flights are being cut in the government shutdown.

A photographer spends 15 years documenting an Appalachian family and the constant pressure of poverty in their lives.

William blasted major companies for ‘not doing nearly enough’ after a tour of Brazil for the Earthshot Prize awards and Cop30 summit

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The Post’s Erich Richter makes his NFL Week 10 picks for Sunday and Monday.

The band’s 1979 single ‘Tusk’ was recorded with the USC Marching Band

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Australia show flashes of greatness, but costly collapses threaten the idea of a revival. They need to find their rhythm

Is it better to be a consistently good team or an occasionally brilliant one? We’ll find out by the end of Australia’s European tour. But now, after a 26–19 loss to Italy in Udine – their second defeat in as many matches on this crucial trip – the answer seems obvious. Because despite the Wallabies’ flashes of brilliance throughout the Joe Schmidt era, their inability to deliver steadily could yet prove costly.

At present, the Wallabies are ranked seventh on World Rugby’s charts. If that doesn’t change, the hosts of the 2027 World Cup will be drawn alongside one of the top six teams in the group phase. Even if they progress, Australia would likely face another stiff challenge at the first knockout stage. That’s not the kind of jeopardy a rugby nation of this pedigree should be flirting with.

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Alleged bar brawl, described in a self-published book titled "Last Known Contact: The Untold Story of Luigi Mangione," adds a new twist to the saga.

Rodri has only made one brief substitute appearance for City in the last month

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The FAA already reduced flights by 4 percent Friday, with plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

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The last time a losing side was so grateful to be defeated, it was at Bunker Hill.

The cruise ship finished its voyage and returned to Miami on schedule Saturday

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• France 17-32 South Africa

• World champions score four tries in bruising victory

World champions South Africa recovered from 14-6 down and the sending-off of the powerhouse lock Lood de Jager to overpower France 32-17 in a bruising Autumn international on Saturday.

France cracked completely under pressure as their discipline disintegrated, throwing away an early lead despite the Springboks being reduced to 14 men on the stroke of half-time.

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Van Gerwen swept in to take a 5-4 win in their Group G clash.

Senator Lindsey Graham calls for replacing Obamacare with a better system as Republicans blast the Affordable Care Act amid ongoing government funding disputes.

Ali Larter reveals her intense fitness routine including 4:30 AM runs and protein-heavy diet that keeps the 49-year-old actress in shape for demanding roles.

Comedian Bill Maher drew awkward silence followed by groans on his show when he made a joke about Dick Cheney just day just days after the former Vice President's death.

Editorial: The new management team at the watchdog must make sure staff are fit to practise and must learn from its past mistakes

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An entertaining tussle saw the high-flying club snatch a point against the league-leading Gunners.

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A one-time "Teacher of the Year" has been suspended from her job after she allegedly tried to mow down the father of her child with her car in a Walmart parking lot.

Anna Sylvia Just reportedly borrowed money from a Las Vegas union boss, with known ties to organized crime, prior to her death

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