Deal reached on short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown, source says

[ad_1] Partial government shutdown more likely Government funding deal in jeopardy as partial shutdown deadline looms 03:33 Congressional leaders have reached a deal on a short-term funding bill that would avert a government shutdown, a source familiar with the deal confirmed to CBS News on Saturday.  The continuing resolution will fund the government through March…

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U.S. launches another strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen

[ad_1] American forces conducted another airstrike on a Houthi-controlled site in Yemen early Saturday, U.S. officials confirmed. U.S. Central Command reported that the USS Carney, a destroyer, conducted the strike at 3:45 a.m. local time Saturday on a Houthi radar site using Tomahawk missiles. No further details were provided, although Associated Press journalists in Sanaa,…

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China calls Taiwan’s 2024 election a choice between peace and war. Here’s what to know.

[ad_1] Taipei, Taiwan — On Saturday, the people of Taiwan will elect a new president. For weeks, the leading candidates have staged boisterous campaign rallies across the small island off China‘s east coast. Addressing cheering supporters, they’ve made promises, ridiculed the opposition and worked the crowds — all visible proof of Taiwan’s vibrant, thriving democracy. …

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