BusinessUS Senate votes to reopen governmentThe US Senate has passed legislation to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown along the strict terms set by US President Barack Obama.17 Oct 12:42 AM
WorldObama thanks Senate for passing debt deal, pledges to sign it 'immediately' after House vote17 Oct 12:37 AM
WorldSenate passes bill to reopen the government, avoid default; measure heads to House17 Oct 12:15 AM
WorldWhite House: Obama applauds Senate compromise to reopen government, hopes to sign into law16 Oct 05:03 PM
WorldApplicants struggle to sign up to Obamacare websiteThe website that was supposed to give millions of Americans access to health coverage through Obamacare is "excruciatingly embarrassing" and dogged by technical problems.16 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldLast-ditch effort to stave off disasterA day of political disarray has pushed the United States to within hours of a debt default deadline today.16 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldConservative Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says he won't delay a vote on bipartisan budget deal16 Oct 04:29 PM
WorldSenate Democratic leader announces bipartisan deal to avoid default, reopen the government16 Oct 04:23 PM
WorldSenate aides: Leaders renew talks to reopen government, prevent default; express optimism15 Oct 11:31 PM
WorldBoehner spokesman: House to vote Tuesday night to reopen government and avoid default15 Oct 10:53 PM