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Congress returns to work for a lame duck session. Democrats try to advance their agenda while they have control of both chambers. Republicans plan for control of the House in the new year.

Environmental advocates say the new $47.6 billion state budget is a bipartisan agreement that takes some positive steps for the environment.

Heaps of savory, seasoned rice and marinated chicken make up the versatile dish that is Fatima Ashraf’s biryani. She makes it for special occasions, for friends, but mostly for her family. It’s a beloved meal among her children. And each time she cooks biryani, she follows the Hyderabadi recipe her mother learned from her grandmother and that she has passed on to her children.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia about questioning top Intelligence officials today on Capitol Hill about war plans being leaked in a group chat with a journalist.

The first GOP presidential debate will be held next week. There are more than a dozen declared candidates but only those placing in the top 10 in an average of national polls will be invited.

When the temperatures soar and the kitchen heats up, cucumbers are perfect for light, refreshing and cooling recipes.

The U.S. is no longer rated at the top-notch AAA by Fitch. Here's what credit ratings are, and why they (mostly) matter.

The College Football Playoff final kicks off Monday night between Indiana and Miami. Top-ranked Indiana is undefeated and had a remarkable year, in part, because of coach Curt Cignetti.

Bill Gates surprised even his closest advisers when he said his dream is to eliminate the world's top 20 diseases in his lifetime. Gates-watchers say it's not naïve over-reaching. The Gateses have an optimistic belief in technology and management that, combined with their resources, could make a difference.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and other top officials weighed the political future of New York City's embattled Mayor Eric Adams. Adams faces growing calls to step down over allegations of corruption