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The move comes at the request of President Trump, who's already convinced Republicans in Texas to add five new congressional seats.

The Southern California city of Malibu is suggesting it could take homeless people off the street by arresting them.

Last month, Malibu officials declared a state of emergency, directing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

to remove encampments and arrest those refusing to leave.

The aim is to get people into shelters and to prevent fires originating from encampments.

A new study finds that taking 4,000 steps a day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

As NPR's Alison Albrey reports, the study included thousands of women with an average age of 72.

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Senate has once again defeated a proposal to reopen government at least through November 21st.

Majority Leader John Thune says the debate over health care subsidies can wait.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says now is the time to discuss health care subsidies, which expire in just over two months.

Meanwhile, the government shutdown has not impeded plans for a new White House ballroom.

As NPR's Tamara Keith reports, demolition is already underway on parts of the East Wing.

Some parents may have to scramble for alternatives at the end of the month when funding for Head Start programs runs out.

The early education program for preschoolers is funded nearly entirely by the federal government.

Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed nearly four dozen people in Gaza.

Sunday's attacks came after Israel said that militants have killed two soldiers in the territory.

As NPR's Anas Baba reports, the attacks have created doubt about whether the Gaza ceasefire can hold.