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WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday on a leadership challenge to Speaker Kevin McCarthy by a fellow Republican that could plunge Congress into chaos.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked Monday night by three armed attackers, his office said. Cuellar’s chief of staff Jacob Hochberg released a statement saying: “As Congressman Cuellar was parking his car this evening, 3 armed assailants approached the Congressman and stole his vehicle. Luckily, he was not harmed and is working with local law enforcement.”

All 10 manufacturers of the first drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations will be participating, the White House said Tuesaday, even as many of them are currently suing the administration in an effort to halt the process. Many of the companies told The Hill separately ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline that they would participate.…

SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. -- Craig Nelson Ross Jr. was charged with kidnapping overnight in the disappearance of a 9-year-old girl in Upstate New York. The girl went missing Saturday morning at Moreau Lake State Park, about 35 miles north of Albany, while riding her bicycle. Her family released a statement Tuesday, saying they are "thrilled" she is home."We are thrilled that she is home and we understand that the outcome is not what every family gets. A huge thank you to the FBI, the New York State police, all of the agencies that were mobilized, all of the families, friends, community, neighbors and...

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion after no ticket matched all numbers to nab the grand prize during Monday night’s drawing.

Ayden Stephen Blair, 18, is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and family violence causing serious bodily injury.

Sam Bankman-Fried's trial could last as long as six weeks.

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Oct 3(Reuters) - President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty on Tuesday to lying about his drug use while buying a handgun, in the first-ever criminal prosecution of a sitting U.S. president's child.

Ford Motor Co. says targeted strike against Chicago Assembly by the UAW has led to new layoffs at two sites.

The vehicle, a LMTV, or Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, had been carrying 17 soldiers on the outskirts of Salcha, Alaska, military officials said.