House Sends Concealed Carry Bill To Uncertain Future In Senate
A measure to make all concealed carry permits valid nationwide and strengthen background checks passed the House on Wednesday.

George Santos not taking committee assignments amid calls to resign
Reports in recent weeks have surfaced that Santos fabricated his background before being elected to Congress in November 2022.
By Patrick Semansky / AP
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
The organizer and host for this year's breakfast will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
By Patrick Semansky /AP
House GOP seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
Pres. Biden withdrew 180 million barrels from the strategic reserve over several months, bringing the stockpile to its lowest level since the 1980s.
By Department of Energy / APTop Stories

'Skin whitening' never left the beauty industry
From controversies around labor in fashion to plastic surgery trends, the "Better Beauty" series dives into the changing beauty industry.
By AP
Cosmetic product regulation is getting a makeover in the US
The FDA is adding more regulations for cosmetic companies, but dermatologists say more research into ingredient safety is still needed.
By AP
How a Chicago duo is bringing the mushroom trend to your table
A Chicago business is an example of how fungi can be used as an ingredient or replacement in many different meals.
By Scripps News