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The Senate and House have approved a $1.5 trillion government spending package, plus $13.6 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine. Billions in new COVID aid requested by the White House was cut.

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88.

Pianist Bruce Adolphe offers a new puzzle for classical music fans. He rewrites a popular melody in the style of a classical composer and challenges listeners to identify both. This week's contestant is Debra Karplus of Champaign, Ill.

Final Fantasy has pioneered video game storytelling since 1987. We rank the best titles in the mainline series ahead of the release of Final Fantasy XVI.

Also: President Trump meets Nigeria's leader in Washington; a report says Dr. Ronny Jackson won't return as White House doctor; and a toxic caterpillar causes breathing problems and rashes in London.

Also: Fidel Castro's oldest son reportedly takes his life; oil from a sunken oil tanker in the East China Sea may be washing up in Japan; and thousands of possible Mayan structures are discovered.

Also: Afghanistan's leader calls for unconditional talks with the Taliban; Southern California officials fear mudslides and call evacuations ahead of a storm; and Barbra Streisand clones her dog.

Also: A fire is still burning on an oil tanker off China; President Trump will discuss immigration with senators today; and a man who's stolen buses and trains will receive mental health treatment.

Also: The U.S. blames North Korea for a massive ransomware attack last May; and Britain's new aircraft carrier, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, has sprung a leak.

Also: CVS moves to buy Aetna, the U.S. and South Korea begin huge air military drills, and an Australian lawmaker proposes to his partner as same sex marriage legislation is introduced.