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This is Eric Glass of This American Life. Do you know our show? Okay, well, either way, I'm going to tell you about it. We make stories that hopefully pull you in at the beginning with funny moments and feelings and people in surprising situations, and then you just want to find out what is going to happen and cannot stop listening. That's right. I'm talking about stories that make you miss appointments. This American Life, wherever you get your podcast. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Rylan Barton. On this vote, the eyes are 60, the nays are 40. The bill, as amended, is passed. After 15 failed votes in 41 days, the Senate has voted to end the government shutdown. The House of Representatives still needs to pass the measure and President Trump needs to sign it, but the federal government could open within days, as NPR's Sam Gringlass reports. The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill lasting through January 30th, after a more than month-long impasse that resulted in missed paychecks for federal.

workers delayed food assistance and air travel disruptions. The package includes a trio of regular appropriations bills funding some parts of the government through next September, as well as language to reverse the shutdown firings of federal employees and ensure that federal workers get back pay. But the deal does not include an extension of expiring subsidies for health insurance premiums. Democrats have been promised a Senate vote on legislation to address the health care subsidies, but that does not guarantee it'll pass or get a vote in the House. Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington. A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of playing vindictive games over SNAP benefits. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports the comment came during a hearing

today on whether states must essentially take back payments they made to people over the weekend as a legal battle continues to play out. After a court order to issue full SNAP payments late last week, some states rushed to get the benefits to people. But when the Supreme Court then paused the order, the Agriculture Department said states must immediately undo those payments and threatened penalties. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Placken says this makes no sense, especially given new moves to possibly end the shutdown. This administration is still going in the Supreme Court to fight for the right to starve Americans. A Trump administration attorney says states jumped the gun and should only send partial payments for

now. Once the shutdown does end, we'll issue full benefits in 24 hours, he told the judge. Jennifer Lutton, NPR News, Washington. Federal prosecutors have indicted two pitchers from the Cleveland Guardian's baseball team. As NPR's Rafael NOM reports, they're accused of taking part of a big and fraudulent gambling scheme. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are accused of intentionally throwing bad pitches, throwing balls and not strikes. In order to benefit people who were betting, that was exactly what would happen. Prosecutors believe this was a fraudulent scheme to rig bets and that the two players

benefited financially from the arrangement. Lawyers for both players deny the accusation and say they're innocent. Major League Baseball has responded by announcing it would work with sports betting companies to limit wagers and pitches to $200. It's part of an effort to reduce potential incentives to try to manipulate pitches. Rafael NUMM in PR News. Major U.S. Stock Index is closed up today And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. Health officials are investigating 13 cases of infant botulism in 10 states linked to baby formula. The Food and Drug Administration says by heart incorporated agreed to begin recalling two lots of the company's whole nutrition infant formula. No deaths have been reported.

The formula is sold online and through major retailers. Japan and China both lodged diplomatic protests against each other today after comments by Japan's new prime minister. As NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports, Japan's first female premiere is known as a hardline conservative and a critic of China. Last Friday, Prime Minister Sinai Takaichi told Parliament that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan's survival and prompt a military response. On Saturday, China's consul general in Osaka, Shue Jian, quoted Takaichi's remarks, adding on social media that, quote, the filthy head that recklessly sticks itself in must be cut off without a moment's hesitation. The remarks were widely understood to mean Takaichi's head. Tokyo complained in Shue's post was later deleted.

Japan's chief government spokesman said Shue's remarks were highly inappropriate, coming from the head of a Chinese diplomatic mission. China's foreign ministry called Takaichi's remarks gross interference in China's internal affairs. Anthony Kuhn in PR News, Seoul. A blast of Arctic air is bearing down on much of the U.S., bringing snow to parts of the country and even plunging temperatures in places like Florida. The frigid air will affect the eastern two-thirds of the country with a chance for record cold temperatures in the southeast. I'm Rylan Barton. This is NPR News from Washington. This message comes from Wise, the app for using money around the globe.

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