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During the National Gallery's first Vermeer exhibit 20 years ago, the federal government shut down twice, and a major blizzard hit the East Coast. But The Woman in Blue Reading a Letter is undeterred.

It was a busy Wednesday in the nation’s capital as the House overwhelmingly approved a two-year budget blueprint for the nation, while the Senate passed a…

Growth came in at a 1.5 percent annual rate, a sharp slowdown from the 3.9 percent gain in the previous quarter. Companies cut back on the amount of goods on shelves, but consumers continued to spend.

Saying he's "not interested in laying blame," Ryan called on the committees to take the lead in drafting all major legislation, and for a return to regular order.

On multiple occasions during the third GOP debate, the moderators were booed. Sen. Ted Cruz even used one of his questions to rail against CNBC and the mainstream media.

Announcing his intent to resign on the House floor Thursday, Boehner said he leaves "with no regrets, no burdens."

Almost a third of California farmworkers speak indigenous languages and barely understand Spanish. That's a problem in emergencies.

NPR's Marilyn Geewax joins discusses the economic terms, plans and claims that came up in last night's Republican debate on CNBC.

It's a bloodsucking creature. But it's not a vampire. Or a vampire bat. Here's a look at the eight deadliest animals on Earth (and a costume primer).

A Michigan artist is creating improvised sculptures out of merchandise inside big box stores. He wants to jolt people out of their everyday surroundings. But store workers have to clean up after him.