Debt ceiling bill clears first House hurdle, teeing up Wednesday vote

A North Carolina sheriff says 2 of his deputies and a suspect were shot

California governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districtsPowerball balloons to $1.55 billion for Monday’s drawing

US surging air defense and other munitions to Israel, official says"Extremely rare" Jurassic fossils discovered near Lake Powell in Utah: "Right place at the right time"Death of Atlanta deacon who was electrically shocked during arrest ruled a homicide

Monday's Powerball is over $1.5 billion. What are the 10 biggest Powerball jackpots ever?Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion. What to know about today's drawing.

Krispy Kreme, Scooby-Doo partner to create limited-edition Scooby-Doo Halloween Dozen

Mack Trucks workers join UAW strike after tentative agreement rejectedTaylor Swift attends Chiefs game with Brittany Mahomes – but they weren't the only famous faces there

Christmas shopping hangover no more: Build a holiday budget to avoid credit card debtThe holidays are here. So is record credit card debt. How 6 Americans are coping.

Fossil fuels influence and other takeaways from Monday’s climate conference eventsAfter racist shooting that killed 3, family sues Dollar General and others over lax security