People waiting in an airport are silhouetted against big windows. Outside, planes are waiting next to gates.

US shutdown ends, the Roger Stone indictment, TPS for Venezuelans

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Travelers wait at LaGuardia Airport in New York City after hundreds of flights were grounded or delayed at New York-area airports as more air traffic controllers called in sick on Friday, in one of the most tangible signs yet of disruption from a 35-day partial shutdown of the US government. Later in the day, US President Donald Trump announced a deal that would reopen the government for three weeks. 

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The latest on US President Donald Trump’s announcement on the government shutdown and the arrest of Roger Stone, a longtime ally of Trump’s. Also, a Florida congressman wants to grant temporary protective status to Venezuelans. Plus, the Saudi government wants to improve its image as a fun destination for tourists.

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Government shutdown ends
Roger Stone puts his hands up and makes peace signs as he walks to microphones
The must-read pieces of the Roger Stone indictment
Special Coverage
Saudi women attend a concert featuring the Greek perfomer Yanni at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 3, 2017. 
Saudi Arabia isn’t known for fun. It has a $64 billion plan to turn it around.
Special Coverage
Congo changes leaders through election for the first time
A crowd wearing yellow, blue and red of the Venezuelan flag hold signs and protest. One man in the center has his fist raised above his head.
Bipartisan effort seeks Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
Special Coverage
Torture in a former shopping mall
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All but ‘nonessential’ US diplomats in Venezuela stay put despite Maduro’s order to leave
Special Coverage
Massive heatwave in Australia
Historic bridge opens in Gambia
Is there any symbolism behind this song?