WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Bailout watchdog: Crisis response worked, somewhat

3 hrs ago

The government's $700 billion bailout of the financial system helped prevent an all-out panic last fall but hasn't met many of the targets Congress set out, a watchdog panel says.

Population shifts could boost Calif, NY in census

3 hrs ago

A steady flow of new immigrants is providing a late-decade population boost to major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles, whose states are seeking to stem declines before the 2010 census.

GAO: FDA yet to make safety changes post-Vioxx

3 hrs ago

The Food and Drug Administration still hasn't restructured its staff to better monitor drug safety, more than three years after experts recommended key changes in the wake of the Vioxx scandal.

Congress readies huge year-end spending bill

3 hrs ago

Congressional negotiators sealed agreement Tuesday night on sweeping spending legislation that boosts housing and heating subsidies but curbs President Barack Obama's requests for aid to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

AP sources: Dems reach deal to drop gov't-run plan

4 hrs ago

After days of secret talks, Senate Democrats tentatively agreed Tuesday night to drop a full-blown government-run insurance option from sweeping health care legislation, several officials said, a concession to party moderates whose votes are critical to passage of President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.

Congress seeks compromise on GM, Chrysler dealers

4 hrs ago

House and Senate leaders proposed a compromise plan Tuesday to give shuttered General Motors and Chrysler dealers an appeals process to keep their showrooms open.

Lawmakers slam office overseeing Afghan rebuilding

6 hrs ago

The U.S. office overseeing billions of dollars for Afghanistan's rebuilding lacks leadership and focus at a time when aggressive, independent oversight of the country's reconstruction is more important than ever, three senators told President Barack Obama on Tuesday.

Winning numbers drawn in DC 'DC Daily 6' game

6 hrs ago

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Dist. of Columbia Lottery's "DC Daily 6" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in DC 'DC-4' game

6 hrs ago

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Dist. of Columbia Lottery's "DC-4" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in DC 'Lucky Numbers' game

6 hrs ago

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Dist. of Columbia Lottery's "Lucky Numbers" game were: