The U.S. deficit has reached $1.97 trillion and is on track to pass 6% of gross domestic product this fiscal year, the latest milestone in a remarkable deterioration of the federal budget. With national debt at a record $40 trillion, the feeling that the music must stop at some point has jittery market watchers zeroed in on a jittery bond market.

BALTIMORE — Lamer Jackson threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game with an ankle injury, Derrick Henry scored against his former team and the Baltimore Ravens handled the Tennessee Titans, 24-18, on Sunday.

When Cameron Heyward offered his instant analysis about what went wrong Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive leader acknowledged the obvious.

CINCINNATI — Trevor Lawrence passed for 227 yards and a touchdown, Jacksonville’s defense forced two critical turnovers and the Jaguars held off the Cincinnati Bengals, 22-17, on Sunday.

WWE Money in the Bank ladder match fields are set after Kevin Owens and Tiffany Stratton won their qualifiers on "SmackDown" ahead of New Orleans.

Bangladesh is optimistic that India will expedite the extradition process for former PM Sheikh Hasina. Indian high commissioner Dinesh Trivedi stated that legal processes are currently in motion. State Minister Shama Obaed Islam emphasized the importance of political will from both nations. Meanwhile, outgoing Bangladeshi high commissioner Riaz Hamidullah ...

Now there are two: Brazil heads into a runoff after a first round that failed to fully energize voters, setting the stage for a more polarized contest that Washington is watching very closely.

Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Incio Lula da Silva against Senator Flvio Bolsonaro amid a regional shift to the right. Bolsonaro is the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro. A runoff will take place October 25 if no candidate wins an outright majority.

Tensions flared outside Palestine Fest in Bridgeview, Illinois, on Sunday as a counterprotest involving a conservative influencer led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

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Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if the US attacks.

Ireland manager says 'disciplinary committee will look at' allegations Israel player spat at one of his coaching staff.

U.S. officials are tracking an unconfirmed report of a fatal pneumonic plague case in Russias Irkutsk Oblast while urging transparency from Moscow.

San Diego, which entered the postseason with 20 wins in its last 23 games, has back-to-back losses for the first time since Sept. 1-2.

The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the San Diego Padres for the second time in 20 hours, a 4-3 victory for a 2-0 NL Division Series lead.

Jackson Chourio delivered an epic postseason moment against Mason Miller to beat the Padres.

A Des Moines event featuring a 5K run, music and healthy food choices aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage healthy lifestyle decisions.

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Even as Mamdani publicly touted the Rent Guidelines Boards independence, top administration officials were collaborating with its members and staff, new evidence shows.

Sean McVay gathered the Rams' offense for an impassioned sideline speech before Los Angeles rallied from 10 points down to stun the Eagles 24-20.

Chick-fil-A is drawing a line on AI in its drive-thru even as major fast-food competitors embrace the technology.

Brock Purdy overcame a slow start, the 49ers defense withstood a slew of injuries and San Francisco held on to remain unbeaten through four games.

Theres no doubt Richard Nixon deserves better than the simplistic dismissal of him based on his ignominious exit from the White House but his record is checkered at best.

LAS VEGAS The Raiders might be closer than they have been in years. Close enough to make the Chiefs uncomfortable. Close enough to imagine the AFC West looking different. Close enough that their coach went into halftime convinced they were about to prove it. But for now, its still Kansas City. The Chiefs reminded...