US Tax Code Longer than Bible—Without Good NewsAt nearly 4 million words, the U.S. tax law is so thick and complicated that businesses and individuals spend more than 6 billion hours a year complying with filing requirements.
Violence Plays Role in Shorter US Life ExpectancyThe United States suffers far more violent deaths than any other wealthy nation, due in part to the widespread possession of firearms and the practice of storing them at home in a place that is often unlocked, according to a …
White House Says 'No Backup Plan' to Debt CeilingThe White House is dismissing suggestions to sidestep Congress to meet the nation's debt obligations, declaring that it is Congress' responsibility to pay the bills of the United States.
Miss. Resolution: Support All Sandy Recovery AidA Democratic state lawmaker said Wednesday he's filing a resolution that urges Mississippi's entire congressional delegation to support federal spending for Hurricane Sandy recovery.
Colorado Theater Shooting "Mini-Trial" EndsA hearing laying out the evidence against the accused gunman in the Colorado theater shooting ended Wednesday with the defense deciding not to call witnesses to explain James Holmes' mental health.
Ferry Strikes NYC Dock; 11 Seriously InjuredA high-speed ferry loaded with hundreds of commuters from New Jersey crashed into a dock in lower Manhattan on Wednesday during the morning rush hour, seriously injuring 11 people, including one who suffered a severe head wound falling down a …
Biden Meets with Gun-Safety, Victims GroupsVice President Joe Biden on Wednesday heard personal stories of gun violence from representatives of victims groups and gun-safety organizations as he drafts the Obama administration's response to the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. He pledged that action would …
Bonds, Clemens Rejected; No One Elected to BB HallSteroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa were denied entry to baseball's Hall of Fame, with voters failing to elect any candidates for only the second time in four decades.
Iranians Freed in Major Prisoner Swap in SyriaRebels freed 48 Iranians on Wednesday in exchange for more than 2,000 prisoners, including women and children, held by Syrian authorities—a deal struck after rare negotiations involving regional powers Turkey, Qatar and Iran.
Police: Colo. Shooting Suspect Planned MassacreAs officials this week laid out the most detailed portrait yet of last year's Aurora movie theater massacre, they also mapped sometimes paradoxical behavior by the man accused of the rampage, James Holmes.
AIG Board Weighs Suing US Over BailoutAIG is considering Wednesday whether the company should join a lawsuit against the government that spent $182 billion to save it from collapse.
Biden to Meet with Gun-Safety, Victims GroupsSeeking to spur fresh action on gun legislation, Vice President Joe Biden is meeting at the White House with victims groups and gun-safety organizations.