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The House finally passed a Sandy aid package worth $50.7 billion Tuesday, 11 weeks after the storm battered the New York and New Jersey region.

Chuck Hagel's chances of becoming U.S. defense secretary got a critical boost Tuesday when two leading Senate Democrats came out in favor of confirming him following assurances on Israel and the treatment of gay and lesbian servicemen.

On Tuesday evening, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the nation's first gun control law since the Dec. 14 shooting spree that left 20 children, six adults and shooter Adam Lanza dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The move came about an hour after the New York state Assembly approved it, and a day after the state Senate did the same.

Beijing's Capital Airport, the second busiest in the world, is congested. China has agreed to build the city a new one. Here's what to expect.

The top after-market NYSE gainers Monday were Express, Radioshack Corp, Ruckus Wireless, ITT Educational and Flowers Foods, Inc. The top after-market NYSE losers were STMicroelectronics, Under Armour, Office Depot, Nordic American Tankers and hhgregg.

Leading tech firms introduced new products at the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, showing how crucial the sector remains.

New Yorkers worried about the severe flu may have to hunt for a pharmacy that still has the shot in stock.

New York still in search of right-handed bat.

As massive train-building schemes take shape across the globe, a different mode of transportation is booming in the United States: intercity buses.

Four top U.S. Senate Democrats are ready to back President Barack Obama if he chooses to bypass Congress in reaching a debt-ceiling solution.

Entertainment Tonight published photos of a black eye Dina Lohan says she got from ex-husband Michael Lohan in 1986.

Former BYU star averaging 7.8 points and 42 percent shooting this season.

Click here for info about the 2013 Presidential Inauguration, including where and when to watch it via free online live stream and on live TV. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as President of the United States on Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

The New York Knicks might sign Kenyon Martin, which could help make up for Amare Stoudemire’s lack of minutes.

No surprise: International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) received 6,478 patents in 2012, continuing its 20-year domination of the field.

The Nationals are reportedly shopping the utility man.

In his State of the State Address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to call for a complete ban on the sale and possession of assault weapons.

Gawker jumped into the gun control controversy over safety vs. privacy Tuesday, publishing a searchable list of all the licensed gun permit owners in New York City.

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) announced a deal with STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and Shaspa for "smart homes."

A New York State Commission has recommended the privatization of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), the electricity provider for Long Island and the Rockways that was slow to restore power to the customers following Superstorm Sandy in October.

The updated parking signs take a cue from social media and convey their message in 140 characters or less.