The government shutdown has reached Day 29 and is the second-longest in history. Will the Senate vote today to reopen? What time? Here's what to know.

The This is the Turning Point event is today at Louisiana State University. Here's when doors open and what speakers are scheduled.

After closing at more than $31 last Monday, shares of rare earth stock USA Rare Earth ( USAR 9.80%) closed lower on each subsequent day of the week. And the trend doesn't seem likely to reverse its trajectory today with optimism rising over the weekend that the United States and China would reach an agreement regarding China's rare earth exports.

Nebraska earned bowl eligibility for the second straight year following its win over Northwestern. USA TODAY Sports now sends the team back to Vegas.

Florida big man Alex Condon is among the best in the country. USA TODAY Sports just named him to its Preseason All-America team.