The approach is unusual for a stopgap spending bill. Usually, lawmakers extend funding until a certain date for all programs. Source

The incident was “purely related to training and there are no indications of hostile activity,” U.S. European Command said in a statement. Source

The attacks are the latest in a series of atrocities in Darfur that marked the monthslong war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, RSF. Source

According to new research, for many people a low-sodium diet may be as effective as taking a common blood pressure medication. Source

A suspect in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been released, the suspect’s attorney confirmed Saturday. Source

Catastrophic conditions inside Gaza’s hospitals; Minnesota company perfects the ancient art of bookbinding Source

First responders received a call around 3:00 a.m. with a victim screaming that she was being stabbed. Source

Additionally, offensive lineman Andrew Rupcich and defensive end T.K. McLendon will be standard gameday elevations for Sunday’s game. Source

Meg Gardiner has written 15 books by herself and is the co-writer of “Heat 2,” a follow-up to the 1995 movie. She started her writing career later in life, but is now regarded as one of the country’s best thriller writers. Jeff Glor shares her story. Source

Luis Manuel Diaz was freed Thursday after being held hostage for nearly two weeks by members of the ELN guerilla group, officials said. Source