President Joe Biden said Speaker Kevin McCarthy "kept his word, and he said what he would do." Now he hopes Congress approves the agreement.
President Joe Biden confirmed on Sunday that he reached an agreement with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to extend the debt ceiling for two years.
Now, he hopes Congress will approve the compromise.
“The speaker made clear from the start that the...
Lifeguarding lacks the popularity it once had during the "Baywatch" era, but more towns are offering incentives to bolster the ranks.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School wanted to know why humans living at higher altitudes tend to live longer than near sea level.
This is the 95th year of the competition, and those in charge of making it all come together said this year's Bee could be the busiest one yet.
A special presentation remembers victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary, and takes you through a community that's healing one year later.
A Uvalde parent, along with other community members, started a podcast to discuss gun violence and the shooting's aftermath.
The mayor said violence broke out between two retail stores and involved members of motorcycle gangs.
Three people were killed and five were injured after gunfire erupted at an annual motorcycle rally in New Mexico.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the city of Red River. New Mexico State Police said officers arrived to find two people...
The home was littered with garbage and feces. All seven children were found in poor health.
After an agreement in principle was reached, negotiators are racing to finalize the bill’s text.
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President Joe Biden struck a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid plunging the United States into default, McCarthy confirmed.
Some lawmakers want to curtail giving tenure to college professors, but opponents argue tenure protects educators from political whims.
State Farm's decision comes less than a year after the state announced new regulations meant to benefit homeowners.
A Japanese American Army veteran tells stories of Asian Americans in the military to shed stereotypes.
AAPI photographer David Suh empowers people in front of the camera to embody everything they are.
This extends Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule into a third decade.
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Passengers flying into Britain face major delays due to an issue affecting the automated border control gates that scan passports upon arrival.
After a days-long search, the Coast Guard said it was concluding its search for the missing recent high school graduate from Louisiana.
The man behind the crash was arrested on unrelated charges of making indecent images of children.
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A look at the weather forecast for the next three days.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, but will it feel like it? According to forecasts, not so much.
A large part of the country is expecting rain in the next few days.
The National Weather Service satellite reveals a weather...
The fatal injury happened when the apartment collapsed during fire suppression efforts, officials said.
A search warrant indicated that someone placed a bomb inside a car parked in an industrial area of Milwaukee.
A UPS store details common scams through online sellers and text messages.
Stores across the country, including Target, Walmart, Best Buy and Lowe's are offering discounts for the Memorial Day weekend.
After a days-long search, the Coast Guard said it was concluding its search for the missing recent high school graduate from Louisiana.
The NBA great was reportedly summoned to respond to a lawsuit involving the failed cryptocurrency exchange he once endorsed.
His gut told him to buy a $10 scratch-off ticket.
The California scratch-off ticket winner says the money has helped her pay off her mortgage and assist her daughters.
Josef Newgarden battled three late-race wrecks to overtake Marcus Ericsson to win Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
Marta Kostyuk has been critical of athletes like Aryna Sabalenka, claiming they have not taken a stand against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Box turtles are listed as a species of critical concern and don't always make for being good pets.
The suit alleges the restaurant had knowledge of an extremely dangerous condition at its restaurant since at least August 2022.
The war in Ukraine has devolved into a stalemate, but with the promise of more sophisticated weapons, will Ukraine have what it takes to win the war?
With there being nearly 4 million more job openings than unemployed Americans, companies are rethinking how they screen new hires for marijuana.
Texas lawmakers voted to impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton in a bipartisan vote.
New FDA rules are meant to make it easier for gay men to donate blood, but advocates say one rule continues to exclude some potential donors.
Foreign-born workers accounted for 18.1% of the U.S. labor force in 2022.
Multiple suspected Chinese agents were arrested by U.S. authorities, suspected of forming a bribery plot to disrupt Falun Gong spiritual activists.
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The mayor signed legislation passed by city lawmakers that would add protected categories for height and weight.
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Adnan Syed won't go back to prison until Maryland's highest court decides whether it'll hear an appeal on his murder conviction.
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Starting July 1, a new Florida law will create more restrictions for undocumented migrants.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has moved an anticipated deadline for government payments to June 5.
The agency said tens of thousands of flights took off from, and landed at U.S. airports Thursday, the highest number of flights since the pandemic.
Researchers wanted to know why COVID-19 vaccines might cause young men to have an increased risk of myocarditis and how to prevent the risk.
Robert Hale is listed among the richest people in the world, with a reported net worth of $5 billion.
Angie Ostaszewski, a TikTok influencer, is hoping to make Peoria, Illinois, the next great place for those hoping to buy a home at a great price.
After months of complaints, and an appeal from consumer groups nationwide, Kroger is finally helping people who struggle to use smartphone apps.
Marijuana use has increased considerably over the last decade, and its effects are causing concern among researchers.
The news now raises more concerns about the 86-year-old pope's health.
Should teens use Venmo? The cash-sharing app is unveiling a platform for teens that is designed to teach "financial responsibility."
The unclaimed funds could come from a business or the government. Here is a list of where to find money that is owed to you.
Business owners and communities are coming up with new solutions for employee housing as the populations explode in the summer.
WNBA star Tamika Catchings took over a tea shop in Indianapolis in 2017, and she's been working to revitalize the area around the shop ever since.
It can be a safe communication tool when you use it wisely and take precautions to protect your privacy and security. Here's how.
How Americans feel about investing in addressing crime and public safety can be crucial in electing government and local officials.
Ohio resident Jessica Watkins was found guilty of conspiring to obstruct Congress' certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
The DEA acknowledged that the time it took to issue its final decision was "longer than typical for the agency."
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Researchers say roughly 1 in 3 COVID-19 patients have experienced long COVID.
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Neuralink said its initial goal is to give people with quadriplegia the "ability to control their computers and mobile devices with their thoughts."
Sharing some deepfake images in Minnesota could mean up to five years in prison and paying a hefty fine.
Google says a YouTube product launched in 2017 will be removed from the platform in favor of prioritizing other features on the site.
Singer and songwriter Adassa, who voices Dolores Madrigal in Disney's "Encanto" is meeting and greeting fans at MomoCon.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct seven new members, including several artists not generally known as rock performers.
According to ESPN, four WNBA opening games amassed 199% more viewers than the 2022 opening weekend.
Alexis Morris is apologizing to veteran WNBA players after saying they should retire so new players could join the league.
Nine years later, Scripps News Investigates found residents still waiting for the city to remove corroded pipes leaching lead into the drinking water.
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Red state governors are criticizing President Joe Biden for a surge of immigrants crossing the border.
| Patrick Terpstra 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.
