Most Government Workers Are Finally Getting Paid After Shutdown
They'll receive the two checks they missed during the shutdown, but they reportedly won't be paid for overtime.

Biden touts economic record, criticizes House Republicans
The president's first major economic address this year comes as the White House and Congress remain at odds over increasing the debt ceiling.
By Andrew Harnik / AP
Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP
Democrats are pushing to raise the debt ceiling — now at $31T —to allow more borrowing, while Republicans are countering with proposed spending cuts.
By J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Congress, Treasury plan to address US hitting debt ceiling
The U.S. has never hit the cap on how much money it can borrow before, and experts say it would have "catastrophic" economic consequences if it does.
By Cliff Owen / APTop Stories

Police say 3 dead, 4 hurt in latest California shooting
This marks the fourth mass shooting in California this month.
By Matt Rourke / AP
FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men
The FDA announced draft guidelines that would do away with the three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.
By Francois Mori / AP
'I could have been dead': Connor McGregor hit by car while riding bike
McGregor claimed that a driver was blinded by the sun when he crashed into him.
By Evan Agostini / Invision via AP