Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.
"I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," Yellen wrote to congressional leaders.
U.S. Sen. John Kerry is blaming Republicans' staunch opposition to taxes for the failure of a bipartisan congressional committee to come up with a deal to reduce the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion.
The debt "super committee" is officially throwing in the towel, announcing it could not reach a deal to cut the deficit. Jon Keller is at large with the failure's effect on Mass.
The nation's credit crisis is causing a lot of concern on Wall Street and in local communities concerned about their credit rating. Jon Keller is at large.
Senator Scott Brown Weighs In On The Debt Debate
Sen. John Kerry told reporters Friday that Democrats are ready to make concessions on safety net programs but some Republicans have refused to budge from their demand that no taxes, even on the nation's wealthiest, be part of that deal.
OK guys......while you're taking a look at the list of Republicans who think they ought to be President of the United States, including the forum tonight, a couple of things you may want to consider. I'm reasonably pleased with the list of contenders on the GOP side, but positively convinced that one of them should be President? I don't think so.
I scratch at my slowly graying temples these days and wonder, "Where in the Good Lord's name is this thing we call society heading?"
Congress will continue wrangling over the president's plan when they return to work on Capitol Hill. Jon Keller is at large.
Rep. Paul Ryan joins Dan to talk about the President's speech and how the President's rhetoric about debt/deficit reduction doesn't match his actions.
Billions, Trillions. The amounts of money being tossed around in Washington, D.C. these days are nothing short of staggering. Nadine of Beverly is...
Fiesta Shows is making some changes to its entry policy following a fight that broke out among teens at its carnival in Weymouth last Friday night.
Got bees? Don't put up with all that buzzing and stinging; here are some easy ways to get rid of bees this spring.
A police officer was seriously injured in a construction accident on Boston Road in Billerica Friday afternoon.
Philip Chism, who killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013, changed his plea to guilty for a subsequent attack on a detention center worker.
With a relatively low average monthly cost of living and a low crime rate, this little-known town has a lot to offer retirees according to one report.
A police officer was seriously injured in a construction accident on Boston Road in Billerica Friday afternoon.
Four men are accused of stealing expensive jewelry from Indian and South Asian families in Massachusetts for years.
Philip Chism, who killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013, changed his plea to guilty for a subsequent attack on a detention center worker.
The town of Sharon has confirmed a case of the rare Powassan virus, which is spread by ticks.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
The CDC has issued an advisory about the risks of safely injecting Botox after some people have gotten so sick they had to be hospitalized.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For now, there is hope. And if you want to stoke that hope, sit back and enjoy some quality Drake Maye highlights to see the high end of what he can do as a football player.
Was the Drake Maye pick a HIT or a MISS? Are the Patriots WINNERS or LOSERS? Has the franchise found its QUARTERBACK OF THE FUTURE or are the Patriots DOOMED FOR ETERNITY?
"Messi Madness" is set to fully engulf Foxboro this weekend with a crowd of 65,000 expected to head to Gillette Stadium for their chance to see soccer royalty.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.