The 50-49 vote, along party lines, was a move to stave off the threat of a first-ever federal default until at least early 2023. The measure advanced to the House.

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said the death toll remained 74, but would likely rise with about 100 people still unaccounted for and the possibility of others succumbing to injuries sustained in the storm.

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol voted 9 to 0 to recommend Mark Meadows, the last White House chief of staff for former President Donald J. Trump, be charged with criminal contempt of Congress for defying its subpoena.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K. would accelerate the country's coronavirus vaccine booster program to counter what he called a 'tidal wave' of cases from the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said the state had confirmed 64 deaths from the devastating swarm of tornadoes and he expected the number to fluctuate as search-and-rescue efforts continued.

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said that the tornado killed at least 70 people and that the death toll was expected to rise.

The president said he believes the country is at 'the peak' of the inflation crisis, during a speech at the Summit for Democracy in Washington.

The new requirement applies to all indoor public spaces in New York State that do not require vaccination for entry.

While speaking at a memorial service, President Biden praised Bob Dole, the former senator, presidential nominee and World War II veteran, for his legacy and contributions to the country.

The new German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, made his first foreign trip to France, where he and President Emmanuel Macron discussed strengthening Europe and their nations' ties.