Averting partial government shutdown tops lame-duck agenda for Congress
Congress must pass seven spending bills by Dec. 7. Among the outstanding issues is funding for Trump's border wall
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Bank of America ATM mistakenly dispenses $100 bills instead of $10s
The cash machine in Houston was incorrectly loaded, but its lucky customers will get to keep its largesse
Big Tobacco not sweating proposed curb on flavored cigarettes
Industry analysts say it could take years for the feds to stamp out menthol smokes, and cigarette companies will fight
Trump weighs in on GM cuts and climate assessment
The president spoke to reporters as he was departing for campaign rallies on behalf of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Dictionary.com reveals its pick for word of the year
Dictionary.com says its 2018 word of the year isn't just a word, it's a "call to action"
NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars
NASAs InSight Mars lander touched down on the red planet Monday for a mission to probe the martian interior
GOP Rep. Mia Love rebukes Trump in concession speech
The GOP's sole African-American woman in Congress denounced the president's "world view"
Rice probes scientist who worked with researcher on gene-editing babies
"This research raises troubling scientific, legal and ethical questions," the university said in a statement
White House Christmas decorations
The theme of this year's White House holiday decor is "American Treasures"
U.S. asylum laws — here's what to know
A standoff at the Mexican border between the migrant caravan and U.S. authorities highlights a difficult issue
6th grader leaves note on car after hit-and-run
The student proved not all heroes wear capes — some wear backpacks
U.S. demands Russia stop "unlawful conduct" after Ukrainian ships seized
The incident escalated tensions that have been growing between the two countries since Moscow annexed Crimea from Ukraine
Indiana soybean farmer witnesses effects of climate change in ruined crops
Government report points to worsening effects on U.S. economy, including in the Midwest, the "breadbasket of America"
Boycott urged after MLB owner donates to controversial Senate candidate
A civil rights attorney is calling for a boycott of the San Francisco Giants after the baseball team's principal owner made donations to the campaign of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Why small businesses shouldn't take on too much debt
If you're borrowing to expand, it's easy to be overly optimistic, but "future-proofing" your plans can pay off in the end
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White House restores financial disclosure page after CBS News inquiry
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U.S. expands naval blockade to include task force on disrupting ground transport
Zelenskyy says Russia is stepping up attacks ahead of U.S. talks
Armed man arrested near White House planned to kill Trump, DHS says
Can Trump work with Dems without insulting them?
Paraguay's president under house arrested after bank collapse
How 2 lifelong singles in the same town ended up married
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida
