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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published October 21, 2025 at 4:53 AM EDT

Analysts say the longer the shutdown drags on, the costlier it could become, tensions between the U.S. and Colombia continue to rise, authorities continue their investigation into the Louvre heist.

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