Both sides say new virus aid needs to get done before Congress adjourns this year.

Washington’s envoy to Afghanistan emphasized the economic benefits of the peace deal with the Taliban, forging ahead with an agreement that has run into new political obstacles in the U.S. and the region.

A person briefed on the talks says General Motors CEO Mary Barra is joining negotiators at the bargaining table, a sign that an agreement may be near to end a monthlong strike. 

The top negotiator in contract talks between General Motors and the United Auto Workers says bargaining has hit a big snag.

Negotiations between the Trump administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a critical debt and $1.3 trillion budget bill are on the cusp of a deal. 

UPDATE: The US Marshal Service (USMS) says a man was arrested for a parole violation in Sun Valley after a stand-off with police. USMS says he was also wanted by ICE.

Police have arrested a man after a standoff late Sunday night in Sparks.  

China says U.S. trade negotiators will arrive in Beijing late Thursday afternoon and start the new round of talks with a working dinner.   

UPDATE: The Reno Police Department has released new details on the standoff that happened in the 1800 block of Kirman Avenue on Thursday morning.