Good evening, I'm Amna Nawaz.

And I'm Jeff Bennett.

On the news hour tonight, Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal to end the month's

long strike that upended the industry.

Congress barrels toward a deadline to fund the government and avoid a shutdown as Republicans

struggle to reach consensus.

And a NASA spacecraft returns with samples from an asteroid that scientists hope could

provide clues to the beginnings of life on Earth.

It's incredibly dark, darker than asphalt, and we believe that that meant it was rich

in carbon, which is the essential element for all life on Earth and key to our origins

investigation.

Welcome to the news hour.

Major Hollywood studios have reached a tentative deal with writers after nearly five months

of striking.

In coming days, members of the writer's Guild of America will vote to approve the new contract,

which includes pay increases to keep up with streaming and protections around the use

of artificial intelligence.

But when production on shows restarts, is an open question, since actors remain on strike.

Janice Minne is editor-in-chief of The Ancler, that's a digital media company that covers

the industry.

Thanks so much for being with us.

Thanks for having me.

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