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The temporary stay issued last night comes as the administration is appealing a court order requiring it to pay recipients full benefits for this month.

NPR's Gigi Dubin reports.

More flights were canceled or delayed today because of the government shutdown.

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered 40 major airports reduce flights because of a shortage of air traffic controllers forced to work without pay.

NPR's Joel Rose reports the airlines have some discretion in how they meet those targets.

NPR's Joel Rose.

This is day 37 of the government's shutdown, the longest in U.S.

history.

Until now, the longest was 34 days in 2019.

During the first Trump administration, senators are working this weekend.

The House hasn't been in session since September 19th.

A new national survey shows that polarization in the country is taking an emotional toll on Americans who say societal divisions are stressing them out.

NPR's Ritu Chatterjee reports.

This is NPR News in Washington.

The Red Cross says it's facilitated another transfer of human remains between Gazan and Israeli authorities.

The body of one deceased Israeli hostage has been exchanged for those of 15 Palestinians held by Israel.

It's the latest handover under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza.

NPR's Lauren Freyer reports.

Authorities in Tanzania are charging hundreds of people with treason for protests against the disputed election last month.

President Samia Sulu-Hu Hassan's claims to have won, with more than 97% of the vote.