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Washington - The Senate on Monday was poised to end its deadlock and approve a historic overhaul of the nation's financial regulatory system as two Republicans said they expect …

A few years back, there was a fear in some parts about black UN helicopters that were supposedly taking part in the planning of an invasion of the United …

Under Arizona's SB 1070 law, police officers are allowed to question anyone suspected of being undocumented.

Washington - For Roman Polanski, the long, unspeakable nightmare of being confined to his three-story chalet in Gstaad, the luxury resort in the Swiss Alps, is finally over. The …

Like many progressive economists, I’m addicted to economics and business news. These days one phrase is repeated constantly—“The new normal.” Indeed, National Public Radio’s show, “Planet Money” recently featured …

Clint Guidry is a shrimper from Lafitte, Louisiana. As we sit together, he shows me a picture of his house with 18 inches of water in it as a …

I may be one of the only Manhattan residents not disappointed with LeBron James’ televised announcement that, “This fall, I’m going to take my talents to South Beach and …

At least 64 have been killed in two bombings in Kampala, Uganda. At least one American citizen was among the victims. The twin bombings targeted groups watching …

Many prime borrowers are being caught between devalued homes and job losses. Will Congress step in? Boston - For almost a quarter century, Cynthia Johnson, a Boston homeowner, has …

Backed by a charity headed by the son of Libyan ruler Muammar Qaddafi, the ship Amalthea will challenge Israel's Gaza blockade by attempting to deliver 2,000 tons of food, …