How a U.S. government shutdown could have impacted your benefits and services
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a ...
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it ...
Saturday is the winter solstice and 2024's shortest day. Here's what to know about the official start of winter.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and ...
Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap goes into effect Jan. 1. Here's how it works.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending ...
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Ald. Jim Gardiner settles lawsuit for blocking critics on official Facebook page for $157,000
CHICAGO (CBS) --Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) will pay $157,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by several of his constituents, after he ...
AAA predicts holiday travel record as more than 119 million expected to hit roads, skies
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the ...
Car slams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack; at least 2 killed, dozens injured, officials say
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at ...
Biden surpasses Trump on judicial confirmations with Senate's approval of his 235th nominee
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took ...
Will it snow on Christmas? Maps show weather forecasts for 2024 holiday
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Dream on. Only a few areas of the U.S. are likely to see snow in the weather forecast for ...
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it ...
Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown
The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
Father files wrongful death lawsuit against Mesquite police officer, city in fatal shooting
Stephen Lawrence just passed the one-year remembrance of his son's death in Mesquite. He marked the occasion by filing a ...