Congress Passes Budget Bill, but Some in G.O.P. Balk
By JENNIFER STEINHAUER
The House and Senate passed the compromise legislation to finance the federal government, with 59 House Republicans breaking ranks to vote against the deal.
The House and Senate passed the compromise legislation to finance the federal government, with 59 House Republicans breaking ranks to vote against the deal.
A year into Britain’s controversial austerity plan, retail sales have had the sharpest monthly plunge in 15 years and real household income is expected to fall 2 percent this year.
An analysis implies that modern language originated only once, in southern Africa, a surprising finding.
A small core of American groups played a bigger role in promoting democracy in Arab states than was previously known.
The Postal Service’s new Statue of Liberty stamp is accidentally based on the replica at the New York-New York casino in Las Vegas.
Across the country, underground food markets are popping up, giving chefs a chance to show their stuff and maybe make some money.
Amid a real estate boom, men are finding themselves lovelorn as women hold out for a mate with property.
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