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Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first joint House-Senate budget plan in six years on Thursday, a measure that aids the party's goal of dismantling President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform law this year.

Thursday’s sell-off was a combination of “weaker than expected dominoes that have been slowly falling.”

Rumors swirled the Obama Library will be built on the South Side of Chicago.

Jeb Bush argued Thursday that now isn't the time to talk about the "grand societal problems" facing Baltimore and other cities.

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In defending corporate cash flowing into the Clinton family and foundation, Democrats embrace the same court ruling they purport to oppose.

The study found a marked difference between hospitals in states where Medicaid was expanded and hospitals in states where it was not.

The top-rated cable news network since 2002, Fox News is seeking to position itself against USA and even ESPN.

New presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders highlighted his determination to pursue social and economic justice at a press conference Thursday.

Volkswagen AG reported a good first quarter, but U.S. market share for the Volkswagen brand is at a four-year low.

Apple shares dropped 2 percent a day after the iPhone maker issued "no comment" to reports that a key component in its Apple Watch was defective.

The massive order from the tiny emirate is the largest export order for the Rafale aircraft.

First lady Michelle Obama wore a gorgeous blue design from Tadashi Shoji.

The Canadian company, which posted a first-quarter net loss, is among several producers pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar oil sands projects.

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The Vermont senator confirmed late Wednesday that he will run for president in 2016.

The oil giant on Thursday reported quarterly profits of $4.9 billion, down from $9.1 billion in the same period last year.

CEO Satya Nadella says the cloud is now the company’s most important battlefield.

The $629,000 fine comes soon after China pledged a nationwide cleanup of its polluted water supplies.

China is frequently accused by the United States and its allies of engaged in widespread hacking attacks.

Local reports alleged that the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel was aware of NSA's activities.