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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks to the media at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Debt ceiling talks aren't going well. Here's where they stand

House Republicans insist there's a gulf between them and the White House on key areas on how to resolve the looming debt ceiling deadline.

UAW workers picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility in Naperville, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023. The union is expanding its strike against GM and Stellantis citing the lack of progress in talks for a new contract.

UAW significantly ramps up strikes against GM and Stellantis — but not Ford

UAW workers at 38 GM and Stellantis faciilties across 20 states walked off their jobs, though Ford was not hit with new strikes. President Biden is set to attend a picket line next week.

Ruling deals blow to access to abortion pill mifepristone — but nothing changes yet

A federal appeals court would restrict the use of mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions. But previous action by the Supreme Court means the status quo holds for now.

Author Pidgeon Pagonis was raised a girl but was born with both female and male sexual organs. They tell their story of discovering who they really are in a memoir called "Nobody Needs to Know" released August 15, 2023.

Pidgeon Pagonis reveals a long held secret in 'Nobody Needs to Know'

Author Pidgeon Pagonis discovered the truth about their gender identity when they were in college. Now they tell their story hoping to help others.

Ella Toone of England celebrates after scoring her team's first goal in the FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal against Australia in Sydney. England turned away a late challenge to win, 3-1.

England breaks Australia's heart, will play Spain in World Cup final

England dispatched the hosts, 3-1, bossing the Matildas and mounting counterattacks that stunned the host country's fans. They'll play Spain on Sunday.

Special counsel Jack Smith speaks about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at a Department of Justice office in Washington. Federal prosecutors in the case charging Trump with scheming to overturn the 2020 election are seeking an order that would restrict the former president from "inflammatory" and "intimidating" comments about witnesses, lawyers and the judge.

Prosecutors in D.C. election case are seeking a partial gag order for Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith's team asked for a "narrow, well-defined" order restricting the former president from "inflammatory" and "intimidating" comments about witnesses, lawyers and the judge.

Baby babble isn't just goo goo! And hearing 2 languages is better than one

The science of baby babble is surprisingly complex. And the idea that a baby exposed to two languages will be confused? Let's see what babble researchers have to say about that.

William Friedkin speaks onstage at a screening of "The Exorcist" during the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for TCM)

William Friedkin, director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' dead at 87

The Oscar winner's other credits include To Live and Die in L.A., Cruising, Rules of Engagement and a TV remake of the classic play and Sidney Lumet movie 12 Angry Men.

Tom Cruise is back, and doing his own stunts, in<em> Mission: Impossible <em>—</em> Dead Reckoning Part One.</em>

Tom Cruise hangs on for dear life to his 'Mission' to save the movies

Film critic Justin Chang doesn't know if Cruise can save the movies but he never gets tired of watching him try. Cruise does his own outrageous stunts in Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.

Baritone Samuel Schultz, who was sexually assaulted by famed countertenor David Daniels in 2010. Daniels pleaded guilty on Friday in a Houston courtroom.

After singer David Daniels' guilty plea, the victim speaks out

The opera star who once sang on stages around the world suddenly pleaded guilty to sexual assault on Friday. The assaulted man, singer Samuel Schultz, reflects on the experiences he has endured.

Yellow box trailers are seen last month at a terminal in Medley, Fla. Despite no official announcement from the trucking company, industry experts say Yellow faces an imminent shutdown.

The Yellow trucking company meltdown, explained

Yellow's demise stems from an exodus of customers, union strife and longstanding financial troubles.

Virginia rapper Magoo dies at age 50

The rapper, an early collaborator with the producer Timbaland, emerged from a Virginia Beach rap crew that produced several future superstars. Like hip-hop itself, he was 50 years old.

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