North Carolina Republicans introduce 12-week abortion ban

matejphoto/Getty Images (RALEIGH, N.C.)– North Carolina legislators have introduced a new abortion bill that would ban the procedure after 12 weeks. Republican leaders announced in a news conference Tuesday there was agreement in the GOP-controlled House and Senate to

US debt limit: How a default could affect you

Tetra Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Millions of Americans who rely on federal payments to make ends meet, could be negatively impacted if the government is unable to pay its bills come June 1. If allowed to happen, economists

New York Police Department launches new flexible schedules

Tim Drivas Photography/Getty Images (NEW YORK)– Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell welcomed the first police officers to work a new flexible schedule as the department attempts to increase morale and slow an exodus of veteran officers. Sewell addressed the