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Scripps National Spelling Bee's word selection panel has worked long hours to approve all words, including their spellings, pronunciations and languages of origin.

The two leaders met in person Monday at the White House after a "productive" phone call on Sunday about the debt ceiling. The U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills as early as June 1.

Lamont and Murphy were among 50 federal and state lawmakers named to Biden’s National Advisory Board on Wednesday who will act as surrogates throughout the campaign season. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will serve as chairwoman of the board.

Three years ago, the emergency declaration enabled certain tools for fighting the pandemic and protecting Americans. Now that it's expiring, here's what is changing — and what's not.

Warmer sea waters have many far-ranging effects. In the new pattern, some parts of the U.S. could get relief from drought, while others might see fewer hurricanes.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the move would help the state lower carbon emissions and transition to clean energy sources.

More than 30 advocacy groups have gathered under the Just Majority campaign, calling for term limits for justices, an expanded court, and other reforms.

A study of roughly 2,700 shootings in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia found widening racial disparities after the pandemic began, with black children the most frequent victims.

Patrick McCaughey, from Ridgefield, Conn., used a stolen riot shield to crush a police officer in a doorframe during the U.S. Capitol insurrection. He was sentenced Friday to more than seven years in prison for his role in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 attack.

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers say, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge.