Congress recessed last week until Nov. 15 so members can go home and campaign for reelection. They left a week earlier than they had planned, without passing budget bills; extending expiring legislati... READ MORE

The H1N1 flu pandemic is officially over, according to the World Health Organization. That does not mean the H1N1 (swine) virus has gone away. But out-of-season outbreaks are no longer being reported ... READ MORE