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Stef W. Kight
Updated 7 mins ago - Politics & Policy

House returns for 12th speaker ballot after night of negotiations

U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (R) talks to Rep.-elect Chip Roy (R-TX) (C) and Rep.-elect Jim Jordan (R-OH) in the House Chamber
Herb Scribner
Updated 2 hours ago - Sports

Bills' Damar Hamlin speaking after breathing tube removed

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills

U.S. adds 223,000 jobs in December, capping a strong year for the labor market

House Democrats connect Jan. 6 to GOP's speakership fight

Ina Fried
6 hours ago - Technology
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Layoffs are tech's new normal

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Caitlin Owens
7 hours ago - Health

A banner year for prescription drugs brings cost concerns

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Southwest's meltdown could end up being good for travelers

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Andrew Freedman
Updated 9 hours ago - Science

Next in parade of atmospheric rivers set to slam storm-hit California

Satellite view of the atmospheric river storm approaching California on Jan. 4.
Rebecca Falconer
10 hours ago - World

Arrest of El Chapo's son sparks deadly riots in Mexico

Burning vehicles are seen crossed in the street during an operation to arrest the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Ovidio Guzman, in Culiacan, Sinaloa state, Mexico, on January 5.

Immigrants take back American flag in new film

Immigrant employees at the Eder Flag factory in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, work on American flags in the new film "The Flagmakers."
Erin Doherty
Updated 16 hours ago - Politics & Policy

McCarthy talks escalate as speaker vote adjourns on Day 3

 Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) enters the Capitol on January 5, 2023 in Washington, DC.

2024's Senate surprise

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