Government And Institutions

Local businesses across Tenino, Washington, accept the 'wooden dollars.'

Teddy Roosevelt, known for his emphasis on nature conservation, was the first president to establish a national monument.

Homeowners, beware. State and local governments scrambling to raise money during the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic are looking to increased property taxes -- as well as wealth taxes and more -- to fill budget holes.

The FDA has expanded its hand sanitizer warning to 59 products manufactured in Mexico.

The U.S. State Department warned American citizens on Saturday to “exercise increased caution” in China due to heightened risk of arbitrary law enforcement including detention and a ban from exiting the country.

Scheduled large gatherings have been canceled in NYC until this date, according to Mayor de Blasio.

The 30-year fixed rate average fell to record lows for the third consecutive week.

The concern comes in part because Epstein, 66, killed himself in a federal jail in Manhattan last summer while in custody on sex trafficking charges.

Here are a few important things to do with your tax refund, especially in light of the current recession.

New York’s Finest are putting in for retirement faster than the NYPD can handle.

Amazon agreed to settle with the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control after selling goods to sanctioned individuals.

These are the biggest businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program loans worth more than $1 million.

President Trump is threatening to pull back federal funding should schools not reopen in the fall.

Over the holiday weekend alone, there were 44 shooting and 11 murders.

Mayor Durkan is the daughter of the late Martin Durkan, an influential Washington state lawmaker.

A judge did not grant a temporary stay of Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's order to re-close gyms because of a coronavirus surge.

The Trump Administration's executive order temporarily banning work visas has left thousands of parents without the option of an au pair to help with child care.

With the tax-filing deadline rapidly approaching, here are a few tips to get you through the process if you have yet to get your return in order.

The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints of fuel leaks in older Chevrolet Cobalt small cars and HHR wagons.

A new bill would require police officers to obtain personal liability insurance to cover civil lawsuits filed against them for excessive force and other abuses.