The U.S. is inching toward the longest government shutdown in American history. NBC News’ Brian Cheung explains how shutdowns impact the U.S. economy. | NBC News

Trump signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history on November 12. Here’s why the impact on air-traffic control will continue to last. | Reuters

'MY KID!': A tow truck driver was arrested after allegedly taking a car with a 4-year-old child still inside. Florida police say the child fell from the moving car, but was rescued by her father and treated for minor injuries. | Fox News

Emmett melted my heart. ❤️ | Ellen DeGeneres

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