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Iraq's parliament approves a government that includes a new prime minister and additional representation for Sunni Muslims. The so-called unity government is to serve for four years.

Even while the curfew was lifted, tanks patroled the streets amid a state of emergency. The Indian Ocean nation faces a political vacuum — on top of a severe economic crisis.

After months of squabbling, the House Ethics Committee finally agrees to meet. But the partisan standoff over Majority Leader Tom DeLay may continue, as the Republican committee chairman insists that his top aide run the committee staff; Democrats say the move violates panel rules.

David Lipsky says that his favorite comic, Runaways, is both a brilliant reading experience — and an embarrassment festival. The tiny digests by Brian K. Vaughan have been a fount of guilt, awkwardness and grave personal doubts, but he still pulls them out on the subway, because they are just that good.

The humorist, who made his name with personal essays and other nonfiction, tells Steve Inskeep that his return to fiction kept taking him to surprising places. But the unhappy endings? Those he could have predicted.

Tamil is a language known for its poetry, but commentator Sandip Roy knows it has another side. Dime-store pulp fiction has a large Tamil-speaking following — and a newly translated anthology is coming to America.

Puerto Rico's governor is officially ordering a recount of the death toll related to Hurricane Maria. This comes as federal officials visit the island to assess relief efforts.

After nearly 30 years, 20 albums and countless concerts, the acclaimed vocal ensemble has announced the 2015-16 season will be its last. Hear a preview of the group's forthcoming album love fail.

Cuban officials said they had begun to restore some power Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked out electricity to the entire island.

At the annual Oscar gala, the cameras flash and reporters ask whose clothes you're wearing. But they only offer a glimpse of nominees and their escorts. This Sunday, commentator Peggy Orenstein will walk the red carpet with her filmmaker husband — another time.