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Millions remain snowbound after historic storm

5:55 p.m. EST January 25, 2016 WASHINGTON — The massive storm that began its unrelenting march across the East three days ago continued to hamstring the region Monday as most schools and government offices remained closed, transportation spotty and secondary roads socked in with still-unplowed snow.

On Christmas, warm greetings from the East..

1:55 a.m. EST December 26, 2015 Dozens of record high temperatures were set Christmas Day along the East Coast from New York to Florida for the third straight day.

Five things investors need to know in June

June is when warming weather has people looking forward to the simple pleasures of backyard barbecues and days at the beach.

Supreme Court agrees to rule on birth control insurance mandate

3:55 p.m. EST November 6, 2015 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to settle a widespread dispute between the Obama administration and religious non-profits over insurance coverage for birth control, which is sure to elevate issues of religious freedom and reproductive rights in next year's presidential campaign.

Rising rents may spur first-time home buyers

2:45 p.m. EDT May 17, 2015 Annual rent increases across the U.S. last month outpaced the rise in home prices for the first time in at least five years, a milestone that should spur the sluggish home-buying market.

Vatican summit opens door for divorced, punts on welcome to gays

2:15 a.m. EDT October 25, 2015 VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A momentous and divided gathering of global bishops ended Saturday by endorsing measures that could lead to greater participation of divorced and remarried Catholics in the church, while the 270 churchmen declined to take up the even more controversial issue of how and whether to be more welcoming of gays.

Delightful Reasons to Rave about Matte Lipsticks

Lip glosses are all the rage these days and it seems women stop wearing matte lipsticks at all. They complain that matte lipsticks dry out their lips and make them look lifeless. If your lips get dry easily, yes, it’s better to avoid wearing matte lipsticks.