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A procedural vote appeared likely to fail in the Senate that would have moved forward a stopgap measure to fund the government for four weeks. Now, a midnight shutdown looks inevitable.

Weird things started to happen as people showed up to vote in parts of North Carolina on Nov. 8. Why didn't state workers know that their elections contractor had been hit by a cyberattack?

Even when the Animal Welfare Act is followed, bears may not live in conditions that many would find reasonable for such large, intelligent animals to flourish, says anthropologist Barbara J. King.

The colorful, crowded vehicles are a cheap and popular form of public transport. But they also pollute the air. Jeepney drivers have been pushing back against government plans to phase them out.

To help make refugees feel at home, one woman in Charlottesville created an organization where volunteers become neighbors and, ultimately, friends.

Lawmakers looking to stabilize the health insurance exchanges may consider a number of proposals — including pushing young adults off a parent's plan or letting people buy into Medicare and Medicaid.

A small group of House Democrats insist they have the votes to derail Rep. Nancy Pelosi from being confirmed as House speaker. Pelosi is confident and her record as a deal-maker is a central reason.

There have been some great moments in this year's NCAA tournament that can still bring a smile to even the smallest sports fans among us.

These metro areas saw the most dramatic turnarounds in this election from red to blue — and were responsible for Democrats taking back the House.

Keri Blakinger spent nearly two years locked up on narcotics charges before becoming a journalist. "I've been so privileged in so many ways to end up with hope and second chances," she says.