Mario Cuomo, a giant in NY, liberal politics, dies
By DAVID KLEPPER and MICHAEL HILL Mario Cuomo had a loud and liberal voice that inspired a generation of politicians to turn to public service, and a story of humble…
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Euro sinks after Draghi gives another stimulus hint
By PAN PYLAS The euro fell Friday to a 4 ½-year low against the dollar after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi indicated the bank could soon back a government…
More room for chickens likely means costlier eggs
By SCOTT SMITH The new year is expected to bring rising chicken egg prices across the U.S. as California starts requiring farmers to house hens in cages with enough space…
10 things to watch in ’15 ahead of 2016 campaign
There’s a whole year of campaigning, positioning and politicking to go before the next campaign for president kicks off with the Iowa Caucus in early 2016. Here’s a look at…
Boehner: Resignation of NY Rep. Michael Grimm ‘honorable’
By MATTHEW DALY and LARRY NEUMEISTER House Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday that N.Y. Rep. Michael Grimm made the right decision by resigning from Congress after pleading guilty to tax…
Funding sometimes lags for sex-trafficking victims
By DAVID CRARY As awareness of America’s sex-trafficking industry increases, state after state has enacted new laws to combat it. But while a few have backed those get-tough laws with…
Russia bails out bank following ruble slide
By NATALIYA VASILYEVA Russia has bailed out a mid-sized bank for about $500 million to save it from bankruptcy— a clear sign that the slide in the value of the…
IMPACT: Abused children die as authorities fail to protect
By HOLBROOK MOHR and GARANCE BURKE At least 786 children died of abuse or neglect in the U.S. in a six-year span in plain view of child protection authorities —…