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What Happens When The Speaker Isn't Talking?
The last thing Washington policymakers need is another obstacle to reaching agreements in the next two months on mandatory spending cuts and raising the nation's debt limit.
Looking For Lost Memories In The Delta
Photographer Eugene Richards had several reasons to visit the Arkansas Delta 40 years after his initial visit.
Gunman, Hostages Reported Dead In Aurora, Colo., Standoff
Four people are dead inside an Aurora, Colo., home Saturday following a standoff with an "armed and dangerous" man holding hostages, police say. Aurora is the Denver suburb where a gunman opened fire in a movie theater last July, killing 12 and injuring many more.
Week in Review: Yoga Controversy and District 4 Disenfranchisement
The yoga class controversy, District 4 voting mess, plan for a new Chargers stadium and some of the other stories we covered this week.
Long-Term Unemployed Seem To Be Staying That Way
The latest figures show December was another month of steady, moderate job growth. But for many people still struggling with long-term unemployment, the situation hasn't actually changed much at all.
Illinois Claws At Mountain Of Unfunded Pension Liability
Illinois' pension-fund shortfall is by far the largest in the nation, and the clock is ticking for the state's governor and lawmakers to tackle the problem before a new Legislature is sworn in next week. So far, their proposals have stoked frustration from state employees and retirees.
Big Quake Off Southern Alaska Coast Causes Tsunami
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 hit off the coast of southeastern Alaska just before midnight local time Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS initially reported the quake to be a 7.7.
