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The House tried twice to craft a proposal to end the shutdown and extend the debt ceiling, but both failed to find traction within the GOP. Now, the Senate has restarted talks of its own. The bottom line, however, is that with just hours to go before the U.S. tops its borrowing authority, there's no solid plan on the table.

Ex-President Trump returns to Washington to deliver a policy speech. The next round of COVID vaccine boosters may be available earlier than expected. China's economy stumbled in the second quarter.

Israel's military expands Gaza ground offensive — targets all Hamas strongholds. The Purdue Pharma OxyContin settlement lands at the Supreme Court. Former Rep. Liz Cheney's new book is out Tuesday.

National security analyst Malcolm Nance shares what hopes Congress will ask this week as hearings begin on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.

International Court of Justice orders Israel to allow more aid into Gaza. California's minimum wage for fast-food workers increases to $20 an hour. Teams advance in in NCAA basketball championship.

Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.

By Megen Georgehttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/pre/local-pre-749817.mp3New Bern, NC – Like gas and groceries the cost of childcare is…

Chris Towles of Pfafftown, N.C., plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

Florida goes from Toss Up to Lean D, and Pennsylvania moves from Lean D to Toss Up. Overall, though, Clinton would beat Trump if she just wins states that at least lean in her direction.

Savory cakes are wonderfully versatile. You can follow the basic recipe and add any vegetables you like — fresh, roasted or sauteed. If you add spices, cheese, capers, olives or even beans, you combine all of the elements of a meal into one satisfying package.