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The U.S. federal government has been shut down.

President Donald Trump and Congress did not reach a deal to keep programs and services running by Wednesday morning.

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed.

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Hamas says it will discuss President Trump's Gaza peace plan with its members and other Palestinian factions.

The militant group hasn't said when it will respond.

The plan calls for Hamas to disarm and return all hostages.

It would end fighting in Gaza and send in humanitarian aid.

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Thousands gathered to honor Charlie Kirk as Turning Point USA returned to Utah.

It was the conservative organization's first college tour event in the state since Kirk was assassinated on September 10th.

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Five unoccupied houses collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks,

Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda are causing dangerous surf conditions.

Editor's note: Kirk was a provocateur who at times engaged in language that was racist, misogynistic, anti-immigrant and transphobic. Criticism of Kirk has drawn backlash from conservatives who say a few select moments have been cherry-picked to insult the legacy of an inspirational conservative leader.