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Government shutdown avoided after disaster relief vote

The Senate voted to fund the government through Nov. 18, after the latest stand-off between House Republicans and Democrats over disaster relief.
Virginia quake: What was the damage on the East Coast? [VIDEO]

Virginia quake caused the evacuation of many buildings and triggered the shutdown of two nuclear reactors. Cellphone call volume spiked as people rushed to call loved ones after the Virginia quake.
Rising college costs prompt student loan reform

States struggle to contain fees at public universities while the federal government rolls out affordability measures to help counter the rising costs of higher education.
Bush education law: shift ahead?

No Child Left Behind Act could be overhauled by a new president and Congress next year.
Higher education bill draws a bead on tuition costs

Legislation aims to point out colleges where costs are rising most, pushing states to pony up.
States balk at higher-ed mandate

The House has cleared a bill that forces states to stabilize taxpayer funding for public colleges.