One analyst says payment delays across states are likely, even after the government’s reopening.

The end is in sight for the record-breaking federal government shutdown, but there are still a few critical steps to go before Washington gets back to business.

Authorities Tuesday were searching for an inmate who escaped from a Santa Clarita prison camp for inmates used on fire crews and other work. Alejandro A. Tobarfuentes was discovered missing at about 10 p.m. Sunday.

A running back on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been hit with a huge six-game suspension by the NFL.

The second injury report of Week 11.