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Poll: Rollout of Health Exchanges Gets Thumbs Down
The government's new health insurance marketplaces are drawing lots of rotten tomatoes in early reviews. But people are at least checking them out.
GOP Considers Short-Term Debt Limit Hike
House Republican leaders are considering a short-term increase in the U.S. debt limit as a possible way to break the gridlock that threatens the nation with an unprecedented default in as little as a week, officials said Wednesday night.
Undercover Cop in NYC Bike Attack Revealed
An undercover police detective accused of punching out an SUV window during a motorcycle rally that descended into violence was unmasked Wednesday in a courtroom where he was confronted with serious assault charges.
No Signs Of Compromise In Washington D.C.
Republicans and Democrats have made no significant progress is getting federal employees back to work and raising the debt limit.
Health Care Signup Experiences More Glitches
Americans trying to sign up for health insurance under the new law are experiencing more problems.
Senate Dems To Try Passing Debt Ceiling Increase
Democrats controlling the Senate are planning to try to pass a stand-alone measure to increase the government's borrowing cap, challenging Republicans to a filibuster showdown that could unnerve financial markets as the deadline to a first-ever default on U.S. obligations draws closer.
Man On Fire at National Mall Was NJ Resident
The man who set himself on fire on the National Mall and later died was identified Monday, though police had no more information on his possible reasons.
Firm To Get $4.7M To Clean Up Seaside Boardwalk Fire
The two towns affected by a massive fire that destroyed parts of their boardwalks and dozens of businesses last month have jointly hired a contractor to do demolition and cleanup work.
Supreme Court Term Begins Amid Government Shutdown
The Supreme Court is opening for business in the midst of a partial government shutdown.
Shutdown Enters 2nd Week, No End In Sight [VIDEO]
The government shutdown enters its second week with no resolution in sight and ominous signs that the United States is moving closer to the possibility of the first-ever default in the nation's history.
Cruz: Tie Debt-Ceiling Rise To ‘Obamacare’ Changes
Sen. Ted Cruz says legislation raising the debt ceiling is among the best leverage that Congress has to rein in the White House and should include changes to the nation's new health insurance system.
Destruction Of Syrian Chemical Program Begins
A U.N. official says international inspectors have begun destroying Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons and the machinery used to create it.