Louisiana reports first severe bird flu illness in US

The first severe bird flu case in the U.S. has been reported in Louisiana. Learn about the risks and what this means for public health.
Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban case in January

The high court will hear arguments next month on whether the law banning TikTok violates free speech
Here’s what’s in the government funding agreement

A spending bill was introduced that would avert a government shutdown if it is passed before the weekend. Here’s what’s in the bill.
In reversal, key House panel votes to release Matt Gaetz ethics report

The report is now expected to be made public after the House’s final day of votes this year as lawmakers leave Washington for the holidays
Iranian citizens charged in drone strike that killed 3 US soldiers

Two Iranian men are charged with exporting U.S. tech used in a deadly drone strike on American soldiers in Jordan
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings pleads not guilty

Axel Rudakubana is accused of killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England
Spring-like temps. this afternoon but chilly by the weekend

Warm the next few days but much cooler weather by the first day of winter
Herschel Walker: From football fame to US ambassador to the Bahamas

Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas
Federal Reserve expected to lower interest rates

The Federal Reserve is likely to continue lowering interest rates, but the trend may not last in the new year.
House Republicans pitch short-term budget deal ahead of shutdown

House Republicans proposed a short-term budget Tuesday night, teeing a vote for the bill before the shutdown deadline.