Just In Time For Summer: National Parks Hiking Entrance Fees
The fees will be used for park enhancements to make up for federal budget cuts.
Economy
Senate Votes To Advance The White House Trade Agenda
The 60-37 vote clears away procedural hurdles for legislation that would allow the president to negotiate trade pacts and then put them on a so-called fast track through Congress.
Airlines Vs. Airports: A Dogfight Over Fees Imposed On Fliers
Airports want Congress to raise passenger fees to pay for improvements, but airlines say the move would hit passengers in the pocketbook and might discourage people from flying.
Anti-Austerity Greek Government Yields Ground At EU Summit
The Greek government has been given some time to work out a deal with its creditors. Eurozone and International Monetary Fund officials are scrutinizing the latest proposal.
EU Leaders Consider Economic Reform Proposal To Prevent Greek Default
European leaders met Monday in a last-ditch effort to keep Greece from defaulting on loan payments that are due soon. There was no resolution, but both sides will reconvene later this week.
Summit To Concentrate On Greece's Impending Deadline To Repay IMF Loan
Eurozone leaders are to meet in Brussels on Monday in a hastily called summit aimed at resolving the Greek debt crisis. Greece has until the end of the month to make a huge debt payment to the IMF.
Battle Over New Oil Train Standards Pits Safety Against Cost
Against the backdrop of several fiery derailments, safety advocates are questioning whether new federal rules meant to prevent incidents go far enough. Opponents say the new rules are too costly.
Detroit's Iconic Fisher Building Up For Auction
An important part of Detroit's skyline is on the auction block — the 29-story Fisher Building. The bank foreclosed on it, and next week, it goes up for sale online.
After Waterway Closure, Minneapolis Sees An End To River Shipping
For the first time ever, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed part of a navigable waterway to stem the migration of an invasive species.
Will Monday's Greek Debt Talks Result In A Deal?
Greece needs help to make a loan payment at the end of the month, but its government refuses to enact the economic reforms its creditors are demanding. The threat of a run on Greece's banks is complicating current negotiations, which will continue Monday at a summit meeting of Greek and eurozone leaders.