National Politics

Shutdown coincides with fastest debt surge in years — now at $38 trillion

Montana Grizzlies

Montana's Money Williams named Big Sky Conference preseason MVP

Guess what just showed up in Iceland’s gardens — and it bites

National Politics

USDA to release food security report before planned end to survey

High School Football

6-Man roundup: No. 1 Grass Range-Winnett passes road test to stay undefeated

First woman to lead Japan poised to steer country sharply to the right

Class Act

Class Act: Joliet's Auston Schellig – perfect on PSAT, ACT – eyes XC title

High School Football

CMR QB Caleb Taylor breaks passing completions record, jumps older brother Cole

America’s obesity problem just saw a plot twist

National Politics

The trucking rule California won’t enforce — and why it’s now paying the price