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Toys R Us plans to close up to 182 stores

The toy giant is making deep cuts as part of its bankruptcy filing

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer walks from the podium after a press conference as the Senate continues work on ending the government shutdown in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2018. Negotiations continue in the Senate today to

Schumer rescinds offer to Trump to fund the wall in an immigration deal
In negotiations to avoid a government shutdown, Schumer says he put a “signature campaign issue on the table" in exchange for a DREAMer deal.

nation-now

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords speaks, as her husband, Mark Kelly looks on, during the memorial dedication for Tucson's January 8th Memorial at El Presidio Park in Tucson on Jan. 8, 2018. The dedication was held on the seven-year anniversary of

Gabby Giffords after Kentucky school shooting: Tighten gun laws to 'protect our kids'
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona responds to the latest mass shooting of the year at a high school in Benton, Kentucky.

science

Researchers say that part of what's now Australia was part of present-day North America.

G'day mate: 1.7-billion-year-old chunk of North America found in Australia
Rocks recently discovered in Australia bear striking similarities to those found in North America, according to a new study.

news

Larry Nassar is pictured being escorted into the courtroom in Lansing, Mich.

5 things you need to know Wednesday
The biggest news to start your day.

politics

FBI's Peter Strzok: Trump inquiry 'maybe the most important case of our lives'
Strzok expressed some skepticism about the inquiry just two days after Mueller’s appointment as special counsel. “I hesitate in part because of my gut sense and concern (that) there’s no big there there,” Strzok said.

food

Budweiser falls from top three U.S. beer favorites
Budweiser, the king of beers, has officially been dethroned in the U.S. The beer is now No. 4 behind Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite.

life

Filmmaker Greta Gerwig at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan.21, 2018 in Los Angeles.

Oscar nominations 2018: It was a better day for women in Hollywood
The big name and big news was Greta Gerwig, who was nominated for best original screenplay and for best director for "Lady Bird."

world

Canada's Trudeau pokes Trump on NAFTA deal
Canada and the United States share one of the largest trading relationships in the world.

politics

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C, right, talks to Vice Chairman Mark Warner, D-VA,

Spending bill limited Congress' oversight of secret intelligence activities, senators say
Senate Intelligence Committee leaders say the bill allows the White House and intelligence agencies to spend money at will.