Debt-ceiling impasse could spark recession, 9% unemployment
Failure by lawmakers to raise the government's borrowing limit would throw economy into reverse, economist warns.
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Pilot in balloon crash that killed 5 had drugs in system, FAA says
Pilot Nicholas Meleski and four passengers died after the balloon descended in the sky above Albuquerque, hit power lines and crashed into a busy intersection.
Republicans dig in on debt limit
The short-term budget passed by the House on Tuesday that would keep the government running and avoid default will fail in the Senate without Republican support.
Bringing diversity and equity to venture capital funding
New data shows that only 2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of 2021.
Bipartisan police reform talks collapse in Congress
Lawmakers for months have been trying to reach agreement over police reforms.
Special interests influence doctor discipline board, critics say
The powerful California Medical Association represents nearly 50,000 doctors in the state and two of its previous presidents hold seats on the state board responsible for disciplining doctors.
French ambassador returning to Washington after tiff over submarine deal
The French ambassador, Philippe Étienne, will return to Washington next week.
Last man seen with Kristin Smart before she disappeared will stand trial
A judge said there was probable cause Paul Flores, 44, killed Smart and that Ruben Flores, 80, helped him dispose of her body.
Winning ticket for $432 million jackpot sold at NYC pizza shop
The Mega Millions winning numbers are 36, 41, 45, 51 and 56 with a Mega Ball number of 13.
Kentucky hospital feels strain of staff shortage amid COVID surge
St. Claire is the largest rural hospital in northeast Kentucky and it's the only hospital in a county of roughly 24,000 people
Roald Dahl's literary characters find new home at Netflix
Streaming site acquires works by the late British author, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Late-night comedians team up to tackle the climate crisis
"Laughing at a problem can help make the problem seem less intimidating — maybe even more solvable," said the organizer of Climate Night.
Ex-Navy SEAL sought after half-brother found dead in Yellowstone
"He's a monumental hero and legend of a man," a colleague said of Kim Crumbo.
Struggling Evergrande Group says it will make bond payment
Investors watching to see if the Chinese real estate firm will collapse under $310 billion in debt.
U.S. to donate 500 million more vaccine doses to global supply
A senior administration said this brings the total number of vaccine doses committed by the U.S. to more than 1 billion.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 25 European flights in a week
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
2 Native American women make history in midterms
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
