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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrive to update reporters on Democratic efforts to pass President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress Faces A Week of Critical Deadlines

Democrats must untangle a potential government shutdown Thursday, a potential federal default, a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a related vote on as much as $3.5 trillion in spending.

Supply chain issues are slowing the production of books ahead of the holidays

Shortages of paper and cardboard — plus issues with warehouse and shipping capacity — are causing havoc in the publishing industry right before the holiday shopping season kicks into gear.

'I Believe In The Science Of Vaccination': Fox Hosts Like Sean Hannity Change Tune

Fox News anchor Sean Hannity urged viewers Monday to "take Covid seriously," and to believe in the science. It contradicts what he and other top anchors at Fox have said over and over again.

Steve Wiebe plays Donkey Kong after the screening of Picturehouse's "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" at the Museum of the Moving Image on August 12, 2007 in New York City. (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Donkey Kong Arcade Game Celebrates 40 Years Of High Scores And Cutthroat Competition

The game created a competitive scene, with gamers all vying for high scores and world records — including the first player to a million points.

Simone Biles from the U.S. performs on the vault during the gymnastics women's team final at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Says She Pulled Out Of Gymnastics Finals Due To Mental Health Concerns

"I tried to go out here and have fun," the U.S. superstar said, "but once I came out here, I was like, 'no, mental is not there, so I just need to let the girls do it and focus on myself.'"

Daniil Medvedev cools down during the break with air from a mobile air conditioner and a towel with ice cubes at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Tokyo Games Could End Up Being The Hottest Summer Olympics Ever

Slushy machines, salt tablets, cooling jackets: The Tokyo Games have already proved to be a hot and humid affair, and experts say the role of climate change can't be overlooked.

Vice President Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff tour the Institut Pasteur in Paris on Nov. 9.

Why Vice President Harris is in France this week

While in Paris, Vice President Harris will get facetime with about two dozen world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron.

Emily Sweeney of the United States reacts after a training run at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. She would crash in a later race, breaking her neck and back. Her recovery and return to the Olympics has been a long but important mission for her.

U.S. luge racer Emily Sweeney's return to the OIympics is a story of survival

"I think the more important part of my story for myself at least is that I'm still here," said U.S. luger Emily Sweeney, who suffered a devastating crash at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Bradley University's Shea Stadium will host the home games for the Peoria City soccer team. The pre-professional franchise will make its debut Saturday as a USL2 expansion team.

After two-year delay, Peoria City soccer team prepares for debut

Peoria-area soccer fans finally have a franchise of their own to support. After a two-year delay brought on by COVID-19, the Peoria City franchise makes its debut as a USL2 expansion franchise Saturday night.

Home Winterizing Tips

As the temperature drops outside, the cost of staying warm inside is rising... and those drafty window frames don't help. Michele Norris speaks with Tim Carter for some practical tips on keeping heating costs down in the winter. Carter runs the Web site askthebuilder.com.

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