Former President Jimmy Carter turned 99 on Sunday, but because of the threat of a federal government shutdown, his fans began celebrating his birthday a day early.
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Suicide bomber detonates a device in the Turkish capital. A second assailant is killed in a shootout
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in the heart of the Turkish capital, Ankara, while a second assailant was killed in a shootout with police.
Trial of former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried set to begin Tuesday
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, is headed to court Tuesday for the start of his trial on fraud and money-laundering charges. Here’s what we know going into it.
A ‘not fit for purpose’ sewage system puts U.K. swimmers at risk in filthy waterways
Outrage over the state of the U.K’s waterways and the perceived impunity of water companies is piling pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government.
Simone Biles returns to the World Championships this week. She has a new vault and a new mindset.
Simone Biles is returning to her first international competition since the Tokyo Olympics when she takes part this week in the 2023 World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium — the same city where she won her first world title a decade ago at age 16.
Trump's war on federal agencies — fueled by his judges — reaches the Supreme Court
Then-President Donald Trump’s top lawyer put it bluntly when speaking at a conservative conference five years ago: The goal was to name judges who would help further the administration’s deregulation agenda.
The best deals from Target's members-only sale
Get deals across different categories from brands like Dyson, KitchenAid, Blueair and more.
The ‘terrifying’ trade-offs millions of Americans face as student loan repayments resume
Tens of millions of borrowers with student loan debt face tough decisions when loan repayments resume in October as they battle rising interest rates and inflation.
Pro-Russia ex-premier leads leftist party to win in Slovakia election
A populist former prime minister and his leftist party won parliamentary elections in Slovakia, after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message.
How Congress avoided a government shutdown at the 11th hour
The day began with a stunning turnaround by GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and then wound through twists and turns that involved a fire alarm and a last-minute hitch.