WASHINGTON (AP) — Emergency legislation to avoid the economy-threatening fiscal cliff ran into vehement New Year’s Day opposition from House Republicans, casting doubt on the divided government’s ability to prevent widespread tax increases and painful, across-the-board federal spending cuts. “I do not support the bill. We are looking, though, for the best path forward,” House […]

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant seem to be reconciling, according to last night’s spotting of the two in L.A. The sometimes estranged married couple was spotted by the TMZ cameras leaving BOA Steakhouse on Sunset Blvd. on New Year’s Eve. The NBA player was asked what he’s doing to stay on top of his game — […]

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant seem to be reconciling, according to last night’s spotting of the two in L.A. The sometimes estranged married couple was spotted by the TMZ cameras leaving BOA Steakhouse on Sunset Blvd. on New Year’s Eve. The NBA player was asked what he’s doing to stay on top of his game — […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The “fiscal cliff” deadline has passed — technically, at least. The beginning of the New Year in theory means across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts kick in, but Congress is working to cancel them before they can have an impact. The White House and congressional leaders hope to send legislation to President […]