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Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
The legislation to continue government funding when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1 includes a requirement that people registering to vote must provide proof of citizenship. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., signaled that he was not backing off linking the two main pillars of the bill.
 Native actors, TV show compete for Emmys
The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards are set to kick off Sunday evening with several Indigenous actors making history.
Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than 3 years. Here’s what that means
Consumer prices in August were up 2.5 percent from a year ago — the smallest annual increase since February 2021. Falling inflation clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next week — likely by a quarter percentage point.
5 good habits to keep you out of credit card debt
Stay on top of your monthly payments and avoid costly fees and interest charges with these smart credit card strategies.
Regenerative agriculture is sold as a climate solution. Can it do all it says?
Governments and industries are pouring billions of dollars into so-called “regenerative agriculture.” But while scientists say some of these farming practices do reduce planet heating pollution, for others the science is less clear.
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