Washington — Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday, October 1, after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Republicans had proposed extending government funding at ...

Republicans had proposed extending government funding at current levels until Nov. 21 to allow for members to continue working on full-year appropriations bills. Democrats made a counteroffer to keep ...

Tucson does not add fluoride to its drinking water and remains one of six major U.S. cities without optimally fluoridated tap water. The government lowered the recommended level to 0.7 milligrams per ...