POLITICS: Democratic U.S. Senate primary race tightens; former state Democratic Party treasurer faces embezzlement charges.

Senate leaders strike a short-term funding deal to keep most of the government running, but a partial shutdown now looks imminent as the House remains out until next week. Border Czar Tom Homan ...

Remembering the stars and notable figures who've died this year, including Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, 'The Thing' and 'Punky ...