Republicans earlier had shelved a bill criminalizing abortions after 20 weeks because of lack of support.
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Global, domestic signs causing Fed to reassess
Disappointing data on both fronts could test the resolve of members hoping to raise interest rates.
Treasury chief: Drop efforts to lower top income tax rate for individuals
The sides are too far apart, Jacob Lew says. Instead, he urges Congress to simplify business levies.
League officials see allegations against Patriots as ‘very serious’
The team is regarded as continuing to walk a fine line between gamesmanship and fraud.
Senate says scientists are wrong, climate change isn’t real
But in a later vote during debate over the Keystone XL pipeline, senators do say it’s real – it’s just not caused by human activity.
NFL players look to life – and livelihoods – after football
Programs are available to help retired athletes navigate the obstacles of entrepreneurship.
Newtown votes to raze home of gunman in Sandy Hook school massacre
The 2-acre property, given to the town by a bank that acquired it from Adam Lanza’s family, will be left as open space.
Illinois CEO pleads not guilty in former UMaine basketball player’s killing
Prosecutors in Illinois file a notice to seek a possible life sentence if Jeffrey Keller is convicted.
Boston offers glimpse of what its Olympics would look like
The organizers who hope the city gets to host the event in 2024 release most of the details in their bid.
Officials begin testing mystery gunk linked to West Coast bird deaths
The goo covers their feathers, and the birds lose their ability to insulate themselves. They eventually freeze to death.