The federal government is hours away from a shutdown as Congress struggles to reach a budget deal before a midnight deadline.

Notre Dame football has shaken off its early-season struggles with back-to-back wins — and at the heart of the turnaround is freshman quarterback CJ Carr.

On Sept. 23, Mountain Synagogue welcomed a new year — and a new rabbi.   The Franklin-based congregation gathered for morning Rosh Hashanah services at the old St. Cyprian’s chapel. One of the most ...