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Iranian American man held in Tehran prison, family member says
Kamran Hekmati, 70, is one of at least four Americans who are currently detained in Iran, according to a source familiar with their arrests. 
SNAP benefits start to trickle in after weeks of chaos and desperation
The Trump administration said Friday that it would fully fund SNAP benefits while an appeals process plays out. The Supreme Court then granted its request to pause some of that funding.
Israel says another set of remains of a hostage has been turned over in Gaza
Before Friday’s handover, Hamas had returned the bodies of 22 hostages since the start of the current ceasefire.
Judge rules Education Department messages blaming Democrats for the shutdown unconstitutional
The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed after the Trump administration altered employees’ email messages to add partisan language about the government shutdown without their consent.
National Mall trust avoids most lawmaker questions about White House ballroom project
The nonprofit's president mostly provided previously reported information about its role in shepherding donations for the ballroom's construction.
Trump's weight loss drug deal promises big savings — but some details are murky
Experts say the deal to lower the cost of the drugs is ambitious, but left some with more questions than answers.
More than 4 in 10 voters support 'No Kings' movement amid high interest in midterms
A majority of voters favor Democratic control of Congress and blame Republicans for the shutdown, according to an NBC News poll.
How the shutdown is putting a damper on liquor makers' holiday spirits
Even if the government reopens soon, it may be too late for liquor makers to get approvals on new releases for the holiday season.
Brazil
Majority of Brazil's Supreme Court votes to reject Bolsonaro's appeal, upholding 27-year sentence
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted in September of attempting a coup following his 2022 electoral defeat.
'Mega detention centers': ICE considers buying large warehouses to hold immigrants
The government is exploring a plan to buy warehouses designed for Amazon, sources said, which would drastically increase detention capacity.
Trump pardons baseball legend Darryl Strawberry
The former Mets superstar was pardoned for his conviction on one count of tax evasion.
