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Congress Passes Bill To Avert Partial Government Shutdown

With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden.

From Paints To Plastics, A Chemical Shortage Ignites Prices

In an economy upended by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have hit everything from lumber to computer chips. Not even toilet paper escaped.

U.S. Says Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, 22 Other Species Extinct

Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government on Wednesday declared them extinct.

Fighting Wave Of Misinfo, YouTube Bans False Vaccine Claims

YouTube is wiping vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories from its popular video-sharing platform.

Dollar Tree Breaks The $1 Barrier As Costs Take A Bite

Dollar Tree embedded in its very name what it stands for: Behind these doors, everything can be had for just $1.

$570 Million Powerball Jackpot Ranks As 8th Largest In Game History

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night has climbed to the 8th largest in the history of the game, offering a lucky winner $570 million.

Biden Nominates 9 Candidates For Federal Prosecutor Posts

President Joe Biden is nominating nine lawyers to run U.S. attorney’s offices across the country, a diverse group of candidates in the latest round of picks for the top law enforcement positions.

Biden Gets COVID-19 Booster Shot After Authorization

President Joe Biden joked about his age Monday as he rolled up his sleeve for a COVID-19 booster shot, encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the virus that has killed 688,000 in the U.S. and for those authorized to get their booster doses for more enduring protection.

R&B Superstar R. Kelly Convicted In Sex Trafficking Trial

R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children.

Florida Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Attacking Deputy

A Florida man was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend after he confessed to his mother and she called police, sheriff’s officials said Monday.

EXPLAINER: Why Coffee Could Cost More At Groceries, Cafes

As if a cup of coffee wasn’t expensive enough, a confluence of factors is driving up farmers’ costs to grow the beans and it could begin filtering down to your local cafe before the end of the year.

Major Hurricane Sam Swirls in Atlantic

Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 as of the 11 PM update Sunday, with winds approaching 145 miles-per-hour.

Celebrate National Coffee Day On September 29th With A Good Cup Of Joe

Perk up, National Coffee Day is right around the corner bringing coffee lovers all over some amazing deals and freebies.

U.S. Police Departments Clamoring For De-Escalation Training

“The most common mistake is rushing a situation that you don’t need to rush,” said Steven Stefanakos of New York City Police Department, who was brought in to help train officers. “When you compress time and space, it usually does not go the way we want it to go.”

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Could Mean Billions For Drugmakers

Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.

10 Years After 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Cadets See Progress

Kelli Normoyle was nervous as she arrived at the Coast Guard Academy campus in Connecticut in 2008. She had come out as a lesbian to a few friends near the end of high school, but she faced a military environment where “don’t ask, don’t tell” was still the policy prohibiting gay people from serving openly.