Dip into Alton Brown's kicked-up Guacamole recipe, loaded with jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Cilantro and cayenne give this classic guacamole a tasty kick. Serve it smooth or chunky.

There are two big things Congress needs to get done this fall.

It's day 29 of the government shutdown, and hundreds of thousands of government workers have been furloughed for four weeks. Follow here for the latest.

Latest updates from Capitol Hill and the White House

The White House is seeking a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown and punt the fight until soon after the November elections, according to a proposal sent to Capitol Hill, setting up a potential clash with Democrats ahead of high-stakes negotiations this month.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to keep the government running into December after funding briefly lapsed.

Reviews have been mixed on the GOLO diet. Find out why some are cautious and others are fans of the plan.

The GOLO Diet is a weight-loss plan that focuses on balancing hormones. Find out what a nutritionist says about the GOLO Diet and if it can work for you.

The Empress of Soul's guest list included Terry Crews, Diane Warren, La Toya Jackson, Lalah Hathaway, Loni Love and David Foster.