The Senate and President Biden have just days to finalize a bill to lift the debt ceiling and avoid default.
On Wednesday, the House voted by a 314–117 margin in favor of H.R. 3746, which, if signed into law, would raise the debt limit for two years and cut spending on some discretionary programs.
That bill now goes to the Senate.
With time running out to...
Former President Donald Trump is said to have discussed holding onto a classified Pentagon document after leaving office.
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June has been an important month for the LGBTQ+ rights movement since New York City's first Pride march on June 28, 1970.
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Target, Anheuser-Busch and The North Face have been among companies targeted for supporting the LGBTQ community.
Just 11 spellers made it through Wednesday's semifinal rounds.
Meet the youngest contestant competing in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee. He knows he's the youngest because he Googled himself.
The bill as passed suspends the debt limit through 2025 and puts caps on annual federal spending for two years.
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The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan budget bill in a crucial first step toward averting a U.S. default.
H.R. 3746 — the "Bipartisan Budget Agreement" — passed with bipartisan support and a final vote tally of 314 -117 Wednesday...
The U.S. Census Bureau says it's narrowing the scope of some data from the 2020 census and delaying the release of a report until next year.
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A new study found Black drivers are more likely to face being searched, handcuffed or arrested when an officer's first 45 words are commands.
Each year, Pride for the Asia-Pacific region plays out on a large stage when people head to Sydney, Australia, for its Mardi Gras.
A NASA panel held the public meeting to try to reduce the stigma around reporting UFOs while explaining how it will investigate hundreds of sightings.
A South Carolina convenience store owner is in jail after he chased and fatally shot a boy who he thought had stolen from his store.
Scripps News looked into why sharing food from another culture can bring people closer together.
Empowering Chinese American seniors to age at home in Chinatown, a front-line team helps break language and cultural barriers.
The committee says Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic inflamed the conflict between the two countries with comments he made at the French Open.
North Korea wants to be able to observe joint drills the U.S. holds with South Korea. it plans to attempt a second launch soon.
Thousands of people have been evacuated with hundreds of houses damaged as emergency crews battle a wildfire on Canada's Atlantic coast.
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The attack brought the war to civilians at home in Russia's capital for the first time.
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While some passengers and staff got hurt, no serious injuries were reported.
Human metapneumovirus, discovered in 2001, typically peaks in the winter and spring months.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School wanted to know why humans living at higher altitudes tend to live longer than those who live near sea level.
A new study looked at what might make a couple more likely to have separate bank accounts.
With travel returning to pre-pandemic levels, this summer is expected to see its share of flight delays.
Over 100,000 Ford SUVs were recalled after a safety board said front passengers could get frustrated trying to reach the seat belt.
Around 1,700 corporate Amazon employees walked out of the office Wednesday to stand up against decisions regarding climate action.
A jury of seven women and five men reached a guilty verdict on multiple counts in the rape trial of actor Danny Masterson.
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Air New Zealand said the weigh-ins are being conducted for a survey that's required by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The boy was taken to a hospital for evaluation and is expected to be okay.
The world of higher education is watching and waiting for a Supreme Court decision that could impact the role race plays in college admissions.
The state Supreme Court found language in the laws conflicted with one of its earlier rulings.
43 million student loan borrowers await a crucial decision from the Supreme Court.
In his ruling Tuesday, the judge cited national media coverage of the incident, including statements from high-profile figures regarding the case.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will kick off his campaign with in Iowa next week.
The bacteria that researchers think is wrapped up in the seaweed is known as Vibrio.
Anthony Bass shared a video that used a passage from the Bible to justify boycotting companies that promote the LGBTQ community.
The former New Jersey governor ran for president in 2016 but dropped out.
The House is expected to vote to increase the debt limit on Wednesday, but there is pushback on both sides of the aisle.
Many of the spots on Yelp's top 100 burger list serve a new spin on the classic ground beef patty.
After the pandemic, more Americans have been buying essentials on credit.
The list is based on non-organic pesticide use data obtained from the USDA and FDA.
Eduardo Plasencia reportedly handed a teller a note that said he had a gun and was robbing the bank.
Liam Hendriks was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in December. He's now back pitching for the team, cancer-free.
This move is part of an effort to make air travel a little smoother this summer.
Follow these tips to jet-set like a seasoned traveler — even if you're not one.
| Simplemost and Brittany Anas
AAA estimates more than 42 million Americans went somewhere for Memorial Day this year.
Children in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors express pain, loss and dreams through therapy, art and poetry.
Amid political back-and-forth over the debt limit, Scripps News spoke with retirees who are concerned about the future of their Social Security check.
Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen take part in the weeklong celebration as New York City pays tribute to service members.
The president honored the day with a traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
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How Americans feel about investing in addressing crime and public safety can be crucial in electing government and local officials.
The young girl was inside a car in Nashville when gunfire erupted.
Federal health officials say some medications being sold may not contain the same active ingredient as FDA-approved semaglutide products.
Under the settlement, the Sacklers would give up OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, which would become a new company known as Knoa.
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Two people with stories connected to suicide have carried their painful past into a future of advocacy for mental health.
The attorney used ChatGPT to "supplement" his legal briefing, but the popular AI tool provided him with several cases that were completely made up.
Sharing some deepfake images in Minnesota could mean up to five years in prison and paying a hefty fine.
Despite what's changed at the bee, it remains timeless nearly a century on.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct seven new members, including several artists not generally known as rock performers.
The San Diego Padres become the first team to have the MLB take over production of broadcasts.
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The Miami Heat's Caleb Martin has become somewhat of a breakout star in the NBA Playoffs as he played a major role in the team defeating the Celtics.
A Scripps News investigation finds many of the sirens that warn of tornado risks and other disasters are dangerously outdated.
| Zach Cusson and Patrick Terpstra
Nine years later, Scripps News Investigates found residents still waiting for the city to remove corroded pipes leaching lead into the drinking water.
| Carrie Cochran and Mark Greenblatt and Amy Fan
The mayor of Russian-occupied Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, tells Scripps News that his city's underground resistance is large, well-armed and ready.
Meet Emerald, the woman who stepped up to fight Russia’s invasion.
Can artificial intelligence really help us talk to the animals?
This Scripps News documentary series explores the world surrounding the new liquid gold: Mezcal.
