Korva Coleman

In the western United States, the remnants of a typhoon are striking the coast of Alaska.

Alaskan officials say the devastation is heavy.

At least one person has died.

Two more are missing.

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The federal government shutdown has now reached two weeks.

Republican and Democratic lawmakers still don't see eye-to-eye on a spending bill to bring it to an end.

The Senate is scheduled to vote again later today on a spending measure, but most observers expect that to fail.

Meanwhile, thousands of government workers got layoff notices last week.

However, some of those notices have been walked back.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced he's vetoed a contentious bill on artificial intelligence.

From member station KQED, Rachel Miro reports the governor signed 16 other measures.

Cape Verde is now one of the smallest nations to have a team qualify for the men's World Cup soccer tournament next year.

The archipelago is west of Africa.

The Men's World Cup is next year, and it will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

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Israel says a ceasefire with Hamas has now taken effect.

Israel says it has pulled back its troops to areas within Gaza specified by the agreement.

Now, Hamas is to free all remaining hostages.