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If you're interested in getting a local perspective on the big picture in news, then our National & World News will give you just what you're looking for. This section covers all the big stories that matter to the nation – from the perspective of a local like you.
By Amy Gernon December 12, 2012
An unidentified gunman opened fire in a Portland mall on Tuesday afternoon, killing two and wounding at least one other person before taking his own life.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 12, 2012
Though the unemployment rate has decreased, insurance for the unemployed will end at the end of the month if an agreement on the fiscal crisis is not reached.
By Wendy L December 11, 2012
Government investigation finds HSBC was laundering money of drug traffickers and facilitated illegal transactions with Iran and other sanctioned countries.
By Eric Anderson December 11, 2012
A controversial "right-to-work" law is expected to be signed in Michigan this week.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 11, 2012
The Newark Mayor has announced that he is considering a bid for Governor or Senate, and that he will make his decision in the next two weeks.
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
European Union leaders were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday in Oslo, Norway.
By Carrie B. December 10, 2012
Former International Monetary Fund chief accused of assaulting a hotel maid are set to appear in court on Monday.
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
Senators Charles Schumer and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) ave co-sponsored a bill that would tax relief for Sandy victims.
By Carrie B. December 09, 2012
On the first day they could legally marry, hundreds of same sex couples in Washington tied the knot.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 09, 2012
Two cases regarding the rights of same-sex couples make their way to the Supreme Court, including one case from a New York City couple.
By Eric Anderson December 09, 2012
Congress will review the funding request.
By Amy Gernon December 05, 2012
Typhoon Bopha, which has left hundreds of thousands of people homeless after it stormed across the Philippines this week, puts the spotlight on devastating storms as world leaders begin to wrap up climate change negotiations ...
By Lyndsay McCabe December 05, 2012
Bloomberg has expressed support for Clinton to take over his seat as mayor in 2013, but sources claim Clinton is not considering another political role.
By Amy Gernon December 04, 2012
Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is expected to join the Banking Committee following her inauguration in January.
By Eric Anderson December 04, 2012
Four significant scientific discoveries were made last week.
By Chelsea Triola December 03, 2012
Let the name guessing begin!
By Lyndsay McCabe December 03, 2012
The fiscal threat will hit women and children in need the hardest, as it will cut spending to major programs that help families in need.
By Eric Anderson December 02, 2012
The 25-year-old Kansas City Chiefs linebacker was from West Babylon.
By Amy Gernon December 01, 2012
A study published Thursday in the journal Science links polar ice melt and rising sea levels.
By Eric Anderson November 30, 2012
George H.W. Bush, 88, was hospitalized Thursday with bronchitis