Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
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With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.
"I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," Yellen wrote to congressional leaders.
U.S. Sen. John Kerry is blaming Republicans' staunch opposition to taxes for the failure of a bipartisan congressional committee to come up with a deal to reduce the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion.
The debt "super committee" is officially throwing in the towel, announcing it could not reach a deal to cut the deficit. Jon Keller is at large with the failure's effect on Mass.
The nation's credit crisis is causing a lot of concern on Wall Street and in local communities concerned about their credit rating. Jon Keller is at large.
Senator Scott Brown Weighs In On The Debt Debate
Sen. John Kerry told reporters Friday that Democrats are ready to make concessions on safety net programs but some Republicans have refused to budge from their demand that no taxes, even on the nation's wealthiest, be part of that deal.
OK guys......while you're taking a look at the list of Republicans who think they ought to be President of the United States, including the forum tonight, a couple of things you may want to consider. I'm reasonably pleased with the list of contenders on the GOP side, but positively convinced that one of them should be President? I don't think so.
I scratch at my slowly graying temples these days and wonder, "Where in the Good Lord's name is this thing we call society heading?"
Congress will continue wrangling over the president's plan when they return to work on Capitol Hill. Jon Keller is at large.
Rep. Paul Ryan joins Dan to talk about the President's speech and how the President's rhetoric about debt/deficit reduction doesn't match his actions.
Billions, Trillions. The amounts of money being tossed around in Washington, D.C. these days are nothing short of staggering. Nadine of Beverly is...
The Great Elephant Migration has officially arrived in Boston and is already attracting thousands of onlookers before the exhibition officially opens.
Boston community and city leaders say new safety measures are rolling out this week, after recent alarming violence in Downtown Boston.
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The last nanny who worked for the Clancy family testified at trial that Lindsay was a wonderful mom who loved her children.
Boston community and city leaders say new safety measures are rolling out this week, after recent alarming violence in Downtown Boston.
The Great Elephant Migration has officially arrived in Boston and is already attracting thousands of onlookers before the exhibition officially opens.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed the Protect Act into law Wednesday to limit ICE agents' access to schools, hospitals, and courts in the state.
The Red Line continues to be plagued by delays, less than a week after the MBTA touted the "successful" completion of a 10-day shutdown.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Adley Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.