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Congress has avoided a government shutdown for the time being while lawmakers continue to negotiate on a separate $1.15 trillion spending and tax agreement.

The private college set up a task force Thursday to consider asking the app's developers to create a geofence around campus in response to the demands of students.

Human rights activists gather to protest against Donald Trump's recent comments on banning Muslims from entering the U.S. Natasha Howitt reports.

As Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz rises in the polls, Donald Trump is showing some real vulnerabilities.

Little is known about such drugs' effectiveness -- and the potential risks -- for young children.

In the wake of Oklahoma City Officer Daniel Holtzclaw's conviction for the rapes and sexual assaults of 13 black women, black celebrities expressed anger and relief.

Billboards with the message were causing controversy in North Carolina and Colorado this week.

Buffett attended a fundraiser for Clinton Wednesday night that reportedly hosted 12 Wall Street executives.

Trump's call for a complete ban on Muslims entering the U.S. has put his Jewish supporters in a bind, but they deny it smacks of Naziism.

Brad Bartelt was taken into police custody Thursday after posting a note on Facebook saying he was suicidal and homicidal.

One of the world's most wanted men and the leader of the violent Sinaloa Cartel has reportedly declared war on ISIS.

As calls grow louder for a Syria invasion to defeat the Islamic State group, the Pentagon says U.S. military resources are depleted from years of conflicts.

The trial run, which is expected to last through June, is aimed at tracking those who stay back after their visas expire.

Authorities also believe that gunman Syed Rizwan Farook had ties to a group of jihadis in California who attempted to travel to Afghanistan to join al Qaeda.

A jury convicted Daniel Holtzclaw of 18 charges and recommended he serve 238 years in prison for the sexual assault of 13 black women.

Emails reveal that reporters inquired about the dashcam footage of a teen's fatal shooting by a police officer just weeks after the death occurred.

Nearly 80 percent of Americans believe an attack is likely in their country in the next few months, a New York Times/CBS News poll found.

A recall by the Sweet Leaf Tea Company is a result of glass breakage during the filling process.

The executive order, which Gov. Dannel Malloy said requires federal approval, follows a call by President Barack Obama for Congress to take similar action.

The campus was on lockdown Thursday as police engaged in a standoff with the man for about an hour, authorities said.

The GOP presidential candidate's plan to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. was a divisive issue for supporters of both major parties, a poll found.

E. coli and norovirus outbreaks have smeared the restaurant chain’s reputation for offering high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients.

An account for the school tweeted an evacuation order shortly after 2:30 p.m. EST.

The White House wants to use executive action to mandate background checks for guns purchased online and at shows.

The South Carolina military college began suspending students Thursday after Snapchat pictures circulated online.

In her bid to win the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton is racking up endorsements from organized labor.

This year, getting new customers to sign up for health insurance has been more difficult than in previous years.

New Jersey's governor has seen a dramatic change in fortunes over the last three months in New Hampshire with a surge in polling.

President Barack Obama said the bipartisan education act, which gives states more flexibility and tools to fix struggling schools, will ensure every child has the same chance to get ahead.