Worker representatives hope to soften the blow of unpaid days as deep spending cuts are set to kick in next week.
President and his staff have been wrong about how the sequester came about.
A supporter of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez waves a national flag. (Reuters)
With his health uncertain, Venezuelan president’s followers — and his detractors — wonder about his movement’s future.
Force of about 100 will support French-led military operation against al-Qaeda, other militants in Mali.
Protections for victims of abusive relationships shouldn’t be ended by congressional gridlock.
Jet is Pentagon’s most expensive weapons program at a total estimated cost of nearly $400 billion.
Even as a euphemism, the term, which has been around since Reagan, still packs a punch.
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In Germany, about 40 people take part in the biennial Nostalgic Ski Race, donning vintage clothing and skis.
Prosecutors charge the Olympic athlete with premeditated murder in Valentine's Day shooting.
Students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts performed the one-act play by Janet Langhart Cohen; the playwright attended.
National Zoo curators will keep working and animals will be fed, but steep federal budget cuts could mean fewer exhibits.
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Danica Patrick: NASCAR ‘made me feel welcome’
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Ray LaHood: GOP needs to see the movie ‘Lincoln’
During a White House press briefing, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood suggested that Republicans go see the movie “Lincoln” in order to better work toward a bipartisan solution to the looming sequester.
Pope to hear report on ‘Vatileaks’ scandal
A week before his retirement, Pope Benedict will be delivered a report on the scandal dealing with allegations of fighting within the Vatican and a homosexual power bloc.
High gas prices blamed on ‘host of issues’
Since late January gas prices have surged nearly 50 cents as a national average. A myriad of reasons are contributing to the early increase as the U.S. oil industry continues to grow at record pace.Anger at president’s deportation policies among some of his otherwise most ardent allies could pose a surprising complication in coming weeks to the delicate negotiations to overhaul the nation’s immigration system.
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