Environment Death Toll in Mexico Quake Continues to Rise The death toll for the magnitude 8.2 earthquake has risen to 35. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief House Passes Bill to Raise the Debt Ceiling It ratified a measure to raise the debt ceiling and fund the government through December 8th. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Senate Passes Bill to Raise the Debt Ceiling A supermajority of the Senate voted on Thursday to pass a short-term measure to raise the debt ceiling. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Hackers Gain Access to 143 Million Americans’ Information The breach reportedly includes Social Security numbers, names, birth dates, home addresses, and driver's license numbers. Jack Denton
News in Brief Trump and Democrats Reach Agreement on Debt Ceiling, Relief Aid The deal is a blow for GOP congressional leaders. Dwyer Gunn
Social Justice Two Fashion Conglomerates Are Banning Size Zero Models From Runways The owners of Louis Vuitton and Gucci are requiring models to present a doctor's note before working. Katie Kilkenny
News in Brief The National Science Foundation Is Looking to Fund Research About Hurricane Harvey Scientists can submit research proposals any time. Francie Diep
Economics Popular Music Piracy Site Shutting Down Last year, a group of 15 record labels sued the website Youtube-mp3.org and its proprietors for copyright violation. Jack Denton
Environment As Florida Braces for Hurricane Irma, Another Storm Is Forming in Its Wake Irma is already projected to be the strongest hurricane recorded outside of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief Trump to Ask Congress for Nearly $13 Billion in Emergency Relief Funding for Harvey Victims The relief funding would include $5.5 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Kate Wheeling