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The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors on the first day of the government shutdown on October 1, 2025. More than two weeks into the shutdown, talks on Capitol Hill remain at an impasse. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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SHUTDOWN PRESSURE POINTS

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U.S. Capitol Police close an entrance to the Capitol as the federal government continued its shutdown on Oct. 9. Because of the shutdown, officers missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain

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Morning news brief

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Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It helps keep our skin firm and elastic. But as we age, the amount and quality of that collagen declines. And some people turn to supplements. Luis Echeverri Urrea/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption

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Can collagen supplements help the effects of aging? Here's what the research shows

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