US political stalemate as Republicans fail to elect a House Speaker
It was the first time in 100 years that a nominee for House speaker was not voted to the job in the first round, but the main contender says Donald Trump backs his bid.
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Funeral home mother and daughter jailed for selling body parts
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Fresno State edges last unbeaten team in No. 21 New Mexico
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Medvedev advances to quarterfinals at Adelaide International
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Chaos in US House as Republican hardliners block new speaker
The Republicans have been plunged into turmoil after hardline members repeatedly blocked the appointment of a new House of Representatives speaker.