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Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., is poised to take the gavel as Chairman of the House Oversight Committee if Republicans take control of the House in January. They are expected to hold a narrow majority and launch wide ranging probes of the Biden administration.

Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens

GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in the Old City of Jerusalem in May 2023.

Israel's Netanyahu is hospitalized to receive a pacemaker

In a short statement, Netanyahu's office said Israel's leader would be placed under sedation. A top deputy, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, was to stand in for him.

Gesine Bullock-Prado's "Mittens The Cat Cake" takes a few days to make — but she says it's worth it.

Good Luck Keeping Your Paws Off 'Mittens The Cat Cake'

The story behind Gesine Bullock-Prado's elaborate chocolate-marzipan-pumpkin-mousse cake involves her late mother and a rescue cat.

Petraeus, Crocker Brief Congress on 'Surge'

Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, joins U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker for long-awaited testimony before Congress. Petraeus, in particular, pointed to progress he associated with a so-called troop surge.

England's striker Chloe Kelly celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany on July 31, 2022.

As the Women's World Cup gets underway, a look at the history of the sports bra

The return of the Women's World Cup could mean more iconic shots of shirtless celebrations revealing sports bras. The garment has come a long way from its humble beginnings.

President Biden and China's President Xi Jinping during their last meeting a year ago in Bali, Indonesia.

Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat

Voter concern about the rise of China has spiked. But it's unlikely that foreign policy issues will outweigh domestic issues to drive decisions at the polls a year from now.

Roy Wood Jr. during election coverage on <em>The Daily Show with Trevor Noah </em>in 2016.

Roy Wood Jr. says he's leaving 'The Daily Show' but he doesn't hold a grudge

Late night TV has seen a recent exodus of non-white stars — from Desus and Mero and Ziwe to Trevor Noah himself.

50 years ago, 'Country Life' solidified Roxy Music's reputation as art-rockers

The British band Roxy Music, led by singer/songwriter Bryan Ferry, released their fourth album in 1974. It would go on to crack the Billboard top 40 — and it remains thrilling today.

There are more than 4,600 hospitals in the U.S., and 49% of them are nonprofit and therefore tax-exempt. The CEOs of these nonprofit health systems now earn, on average, $1.3 million a year.

CEOs earn big bucks at nonprofit hospitals. But does that benefit patients?

Nonprofit hospitals pay their CEOs generously, and their compensation keeps getting larger. Some researchers wonder if the ballooning paychecks align with what’s best for patients and taxpayers.

Perspective: Getting to know the Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz

Weekend Edition host Ayesha Rascoe spent the day with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz to talk all things puzzle, table tennis, and a new chapter of his life.

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