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Congressional negotiators have reached tentative agreement on a $1.3 trillion spending package to fund the government through the end of September 2020. "I think we can be very proud of the good work that this Congress is doing," Rep. Nita Lowey, seen here in April, said Thursday. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption
A rescue boat approaches New Zealand's White Island on Monday. A volcano on the island erupted, killing at least eight people. Michael Schade/AP hide caption
At Wednesday's hearing, Dickson greets relatives and friends of people killed in 737 Max crashes. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption
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