Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress
Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress

May 29, 2023

WASHINGTON — With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough support in Congress to pass the measure in the coming week.

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Keaau Middle School top site for proposed new library
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Interfaith observance honors service members who died in combat
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Keck Observatory director retiring after nearly 40 years

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Volcano Watch: Legends of eruptions past

May 28, 2023

Active volcanoes tell us their stories through earthquakes, deformation, gas emissions, and lava flows. We interpret those stories through myriad scientific instruments and record them in journals and news reports for generations to come. But what if a volcano isn’t active and hasn’t been in hundreds or even thousands of years? How can we learn their stories when now they slumber?


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