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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy emerged from his first major fight as speaker with a debt ceiling deal. But it wasn't without controversy — or a big dose of bipartisanship.

Tens of thousands of drivers had to make a new plan after a fire in Philadelphia destroyed a section of Interstate 95.

The only youth climate lawsuit in the US to make it to trial wrapped up its fist week in Montana. Plaintiffs explained why they say state fossil fuel policies violate the state constitution.

Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.

In Illinois, there's now a ban on banning books. Schools or libraries that do so could end up losing state funds.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Chicago Sun-Times reporter Sophie Sherry about a spate of shootings in the Chicago area that killed at least 11 people.

Virginia Democrats vie for seats in primary elections that have proven expensive and competitive.

The 27-year-old airport worker took his own life in San Antonio on Friday, the local medical examiner said. The incident marked the second fatal aviation engine ingestion so far this year.

Guatemalans will head to the polls today, but some of the leading presidential candidate have been barred from running and voter apathy and mistrust reign.

Denver last week hosted a psychedelic "science" conference. Colorado is working on rules to implement its recent legalization of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Therapists are already working with them.