Photo by: Alex Brandon The outgoing House Speaker John A. Boehner had promised to "clean the barn" of tough issues before he leaves, and the talks were a last chance for him to try to win more entitlement spending cuts. (Associated Press)
Netanyahu says 'last minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal Shares
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say Shares