The hard-fought measure is now headed to a House vote Wednesday.
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North Korea tells Japan it plans to launch satellite soon
South Korea warns that violating U.N. Security Council resolutions will bring consequences.
China plans to land astronauts on moon, expand orbiting space station
Meanwhile, the U.S. aims to put a crew back on the lunar surface by the end of 2025.
Native Hawaiians divided over artificial surf lagoon
The project is in court and reflects the unease some feel about the commercialization of what long has been a cultural touchstone.
Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination
The Mediterranean region is heating up at a faster rate than many other areas of the globe.
New wood heat options come with climate trade-offs
Maine’s forests are crucial to both absorbing carbon emissions and providing alternatives to high oil costs.
More businesses require teens to be chaperoned by adults, curbing their independence
For many teens, roaming shopping malls, hanging out at amusement parks, and watching a movie at a local theater with their peers have been long considered the rites of passage to adulthood
Mainers divided over rise of glamping
Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop ‘glampgrounds’ that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.
Debt ceiling tests McCarthy as he rides breezily through high-wire act of his career
McCarthy laid down a marker in his first meeting with Biden back in February. The new Republican speaker refused to raise any taxes to help offset federal deficits.
Debt ceiling deal reached by Biden and Republicans now set to go to Congress
The compromise announced late Saturday risks angering both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as they begin to unpack the concessions.