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Fed Chair, Unemployment on Tap as Congress Returns
Back to work on Monday, Congress faces a hefty list of unfinished business and a politically driven agenda in an election year that will determine control of the House and Senate.
Pope to Travel to Holy Land May 24-26
Pope Francis has announced that he will travel to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan May 24-26.
2014 Dawns on Legalized Pot in Colorado
"Honestly, I thought I'd never see the day," said a giddy Errin Reaume of Denver.
Justice Blocks ACA Contraception Mandate
A Supreme Court justice has blocked implementation of portions of President Barack Obama's health care law that would have forced some religion-affiliated organizations to provide health insurance for employees that includes birth control.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor's decision came Tuesday night after a different effort by Catholic-affiliated groups from around the nation...
Body Found in River Could Be NJ Fisherman
Medical examiners are investigating whether the body of a man found Monday could be a New Jersey fisherman missing for more than two weeks.
15 Die in Russian Rail Station Bombing
A suicide bomber struck a busy railway station in southern Russia on Sunday, killing herself and at least 15 others and wounding scores more, officials said, in a stark reminder of the threat Russia is facing as it prepares to host February's Olympics in Sochi...
Unemployment Benefits End for 1 Million in US
Holiday cheer may be a little harder to come by in more than a million American households starting today.
NJ Town Bills Residents for Lawn Care After Sandy
Some southern New Jersey residents whose homes were wrecked by Superstorm Sandy are upset about bills they are getting from the township for lawn-mowing services.
Shippers Catching Up on Delayed Packages
It didn't get there in time for Christmas, but it could come today or Friday.
2 Teens Killed in Newark Shooting, 3rd Critical
Newark officials say two teenagers have been shot and killed and a third is in critical condition in the northern New Jersey city.
Caroling Wish Granted, Ailing PA Girl, 8, Dies
A terminally ill girl who received support from thousands of Christmas carolers outside her home over the weekend died early on Christmas morning, her family said.
Weekly Addresses: Christmas Messages
President Barack Obama is encouraging Americans to embrace the spirit of Christmas by volunteering at a soup kitchen, buying gifts for kids in need, or organizing food and clothing drives.