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Politics How Mormon Women for Ethical Government helped redistrict Utah's congressional seats A Utah court has ordered lawmakers to redraw their congressional districts, which could help Democrats in the midterm elections. The influential Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the groups that forced the order. Saige Miller
Politics Week in Politics: Government shutdown; 'armed conflict' with cartels We look at where the willingness among Democrats and Republicans is to end the government shutdown, as well as U.S. strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean. Scott Simon
Latin America As U.S. pressure mounts, Venezuela's foreign 'hostages' face growing uncertainty Dozens of foreign nationals are locked up in Venezuelan prisons, accused of crimes they may not have committed. As the U.S. ramps up pressure on Caracas, families fear for their loved ones stuck there. Manuel Rueda
Politics Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House's request to remove ICE tracking app It's the latest example of tech giants bowing to pressure from the Trump administration. Legal experts say the developer of the app has free speech rights that may have been violated. Bobby Allyn
Friday Evening Headlines National historic sites close in WA due to federal shutdown, Harrell and Wilson debate, and it's an event-palooza in Seattle this weekend. Paige Browning
Politics Rep. Jayapal laments 'terrible choice' between shutdown, looming health care cuts in WA Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) said Friday that her party faces a "terrible choice" between forcing the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 or allowing Republican-backed cuts to health benefits to take effect. Amy Radil
Little sign of peace after Trump Congo deal Peace in eastern Congo remains elusive, despite a U.S.-brokered deal that President Trump calls historic. EMMET LIVINGSTONE
Economy What the H1B visa application fee hike could mean for the U.S. economy An economist explains the impact the H-1B visa program has had on the U.S. economy and native-born workers. And what the new hundred thousand dollar fee could mean for the future of the program. Wailin Wong
Europe Protests grow in Italy against Israel's offensive in Gaza Protests calling for an end to Israel's offensive against Hamas brought hundreds thousands of people onto the streets in Italy, according to the labor union which helped organize them. Ruth Sherlock
Europe Debt, protests and right vs. left: A look at the political turmoil in France French President Emmanuel Macron struggles to govern as France faces protests, political deadlock, and a rising far right. Eleanor Beardsley