These are the must-read stories from the weekend

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Monday, December 24, 2018
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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Police arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of a man found dead in a Queens park. In Washington, the stalemate over a border wall led to a partial government shutdown that showed no signs of ending. And shoppers flocked to the stores for bargains in the last-minute holiday rush.

Here's a look at the must-read stories from the weekend.

13-year-old girl among 5 charged in Queens murder

A 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were among five suspects charged in the murder of a man in Queens, in what police were investigating as a possible gang-related killing.

Derick Waller has the latest on the murder at a park in Far Rockaway.


Government shutdown to continue as Senate adjourns until next week

A partial government shutdown began and is expected to continue past Christmas Day in a protracted standoff over President Trump's demand for money to build a border wall with Mexico.

CeFaan Kim has the latest updates.


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