The move ratchets up tensions between the liberal-leaning Senate and the more conservative House.
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She had told her future boss about her use. But when she tested positive on a drug test, she was terminated.
Cleveland officer not guilty in shooting deaths of twoThe Cleveland police officer fired 15 shots at two suspects while standing on the hood of their car.
Highs are expected in the 60s today, in the 70s on Sunday, and in the 80s on Memorial Day under sunny skies.
The man was shot to death just before 1 a.m. in the area of Weaver Court and Weaver Way, police said.
Senate rejects bill to end NSA collection of phone recordsThe move increases the likelihood that the controversial surveillance program will expire at month?s end.
In N.H., Democrats fight to get out of Clinton?s shadowAs Hillary Clinton completed her second trip to N.H., her likely Democratic rivals are still fighting to be known.
Sinclair Hitchings, who oversaw the Boston Public Library?s prints for 43 years, said the library has relaxed its security protocols.
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Ireland would be the first nation to approve same-sex marriages through a nationwide vote.
Sweeping aerial images are attention-grabbers. The FAA has proposed regulations and brokers can?t wait.
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Scenes from Boston Calling Music FestivalThe event at City Hall Plaza ramped up Friday with Beck and other musical acts.
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The beaches, once synonymous with sewage and sludge, boast water cleaner than Waikiki Beach in Honolulu and South Beach in Miami.
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The city has the highest rate of commuters who walk to work, out of 30 of the biggest cities in America.
Castillo was promoted from Triple A on Friday and then inserted into the starting lineup, but the move didn?t help the club?s fortunes.
TLC pulls ?19 Kids and Counting? amid molestation allegationsTLC pulled the series from its schedule after reports of sexual misconduct allegations against Josh Duggar from when he was a juvenile.
Indy-style race could serve up crowds, revenue?This event will be a litmus test for the City of Boston and its Olympic bid,?? a racing executive said.
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Marco Rubio?s tough-guy act on foreign policyThere?s a lot more bark than bite to the presidential candidate?s fearmongering message.
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The governor declared a state of emergency after about 105,000 gallons of oil were spilled, affecting nine miles of the scenic coast.
Despite the recommendation, Goodell has not notified the players? union whether he will be the appeal hearing officer.
Officials hope the guards will help prevent deadly crashes between cyclists and the hulking vehicles.
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The New Jersey governor mocked reporters at an event known for its off-color skits and envelope-pushing humor.
The vice president told Naval Academy graduates that American foreign policy is rebalancing toward the Asia-Pacific region.
The Federal Reserve chair expects the central bank to raise interest rates as the economy continues to improve.
Going cross country without even a gym duffle? No problem ? everything fits in a supermarket paper bag.
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Almost a quarter of our genes, including those that regulate the immune system, shift with the seasons, according to a study in Nature Communications.
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A house for BenNicola Manganello designs an elegant home for a family in Maine with special needs.
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