The chamber’s approval clears away the last major hindrance to the sweeping proposals championed by the president, which have prompted nationwide strikes.

Forecasters believe the storm has peaked as a Category 1 hurricane and will probably maintain a similar intensity through landfall later on Wednesday.

Consumer Price Index inflation continued to cool, reaching a new three-year low. But signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS NOW REACHING THE LOUISIANA COAST... ...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN LOUISIANA DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS... As of 1:00 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 the center of Francine was located near 28.6, -92.1 with movement NE at 16 mph. The minimum central pressure was 976 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 90 mph.

Donald Trump can be beaten. That was the clearest takeaway on Tuesday night.

Cubs closer Porter Hodge had a heart scare in Tuesday night's game, but he recovered and got the save.

Auburn QB Payton Thorne, who had four interceptions in a loss to Cal on Saturday, told "The Next Round" that bettors have messaged him on Venmo, asking for money.

Tyreek Hill, through a statement from his attorney, is calling for the police officer that pulled him out of his vehicle and kneeled on his back to be fired.

In Tuesday’s debate, the vice president made herself the studio audience for a cringe comedy starring her opponent.

Laying out bait that Donald Trump eagerly snatched, the vice president owned much of the night, keeping him on the back foot and avoiding sustained attention on her own vulnerabilities.

Breakdancing's governing body felt the need to "provide clarity" after Australia's Raygun, who was ridiculed for her performance at the Olympics, topped the world rankings.

Flick has made his mark on a young team that has surged into a four-point lead in LaLiga.

Commemorations for those killed in the attacks 23 years ago took place throughout the city, with politicians joining those assembled at ground zero.

Two Opinion writers break down the Trump-Harris debate.

...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN LOUISIANA THIS AFTERNOON... ...1100 AM CDT POSITION UPDATE... As of 11:00 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 the center of Francine was located near 28.1, -92.6 with movement NE at 13 mph. The minimum central pressure was 976 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 90 mph.

Issued at 1100 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024 035 WTNT61 KNHC 111556 TCUAT1 Hurricane Francine Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062024 1100 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024 ...LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN LOUISIANA THIS AFTERNOON... ...1100 AM CDT POSITION UPDATE... Outer rainbands are starting to move onshore of the coast of southern Louisiana. These conditions will continue to deteriorate over the next couple of hours. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. An oil platform north of the center recently reported sustained winds of 85 mph (137 km/h) and a gust of 101 mph (163 km/h) at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m). Another position update will be provided at 1200 PM CDT (1700 UTC). SUMMARY OF 1100 AM CDT...1600 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...28.1N 92.6W ABOUT 140 MI...225 KM SW OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA ABOUT 205 MI...330 KM SW OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 INCHES $$ Forecaster Kelly

In his first extensive remarks on the death of Aysenur Eygi, the U.S. president called for accountability from Israel.

Answering the most pressing questions about the future of your teams on television.