After eight senators crossed the aisle to break the shutdown impasse, the House is poised to vote Wednesday to reopen the federal government. Also: today’s stories, including why many experts remain skeptical of the Trump administration’s killings of alleged “narcoterrorists”; a look at protests in the Philippines over the government’s alleged misuse of money meant for flood-control efforts; and how an increase of Bible sales in the U.S. are leaving many faith leaders and communities hopeful for a religious revival. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today’s news.