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Two separate funding proposals failed on Friday as mass lay-offs and sweeping cuts loom over the government.

The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.

The space probe had launched from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in New Mexico before it was blown off course.

FBI leadership is reportedly in discussions to stage a showy arrest of the bureau’s former director next week.

Combs apologised to his mother, children, and victims, specifically naming his two ex-girlfriends, Casandra Ventura and “Jane”.

Balin Miller’s solo climb and fall was caught on a live stream.

There was anxiety and exasperation among six Americans the BBC spoke to about the ongoing government shutdown.

The Office of Management and Budget boss may not be a household name, but he’s a key figure in Washington’s shutdown.

It was a more subdued message from three months ago when Combs told his family he was “coming home”.

The 20-point proposal seeks to end the fighting immediately in return for the release of hostages and detained Gazans.

He said the shutdown could be an opportunity to “clear out dead wood”, giving no hint of concessions to Democrats.

The cause of the explosion and blaze at the El Segundo refinery, Chevron’s second largest in the US, remains under investigation.

The global superstar spoke to Radio 1’s Greg James about how her new album reflects her current era.

Reduced staffing at national parks means visitors are “really taking your chances”, conservationists say.

The library director reportedly rejected a request for the White House to gift an Eisenhower sword to King Charles.

Thomas Sander was killed by police in the arson and shooting attack on the church during a Sunday service. Four people died and eight were injured.

Amid the blame game over the shutdown, Republicans claim Democrats want free healthcare for illegal immigrants – the Democrats call this a lie

Taylor Swift’s 12th album is a breathtakingly fun pop record, capturing the joy of falling in love.

Robert Morris, who founded one of the largest megachurches, sexually abused a 12-year-old girl.

In a letter to the judge, Combs apologised and said he had been reformed after 13 months in jail.

As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.

Is the subscription service once called “the best deal in gaming” still great value for players?

Government staff describe their uncertainty during a budget impasse – though not all of them oppose the shutdown.

Several museums and landmarks, including the US Capitol and Washington Monument, have closed to visitors.

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

The defence secretary said he wanted a return to the “male standard” for combat roles. Women say the standards were never different.

The US government and law enforcement agencies have hit out at developers and users of the apps, saying they pose a risk to agents.

One flight attendant sustained a minor injury following the low-speed, taxiway collision.

At his sentencing Friday, the music mogul faces up to two decades behind bars, but his attorneys want more leniency.

The New York Fire Department tells the BBC that operations are ongoing and no injuries have been reported.