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Republican North Carolina U.S. Congressman Greg Murphy introduced the Preventing Environmental Hazards Act in May alongside Maine Democrat Congresswoman Chellie Pingree. The legislation would authorize National Flood Insurance Program payouts for homes condemned because of chronic erosion or severe flooding. Currently homeowners can’t make a claim until the house falls in.

After six failed attempts, the Senate will vote again Thursday to end the shutdown, as both parties continue to trade blame over who is stopping the government from reopening.

As the government shutdown reaches its ninth day, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Republicans to resume negotiations in Washington as Congress remains divided over health care and funding.

Developers are rethinking a proposed data center in Matthews amid strong local opposition.

In his first major document as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo urges nations and believers to care for the poorest in society.

Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections.

Craig Clark, 79, calls himself the "Tech Fairy." Clark spends his time refurbishing old laptops and giving them away for free to people who need them.

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

Three new hip-hop releases show a way forward for mid-level artists: albums the length of a network sitcom, and committing to the audience you already have.

Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.