As officials struggle to implement Obama’s new law, advocates of the plan for expanded powers over hospitals say it could serve as a model for the rest of the country, but critics say the near-collapse of the state’s old system proves the perils of heavy-handed regulations.
A small Ind. insurer freezes its plan after 66 years, speaking to a new challenge for old models of retirement security.
Michael Douglas, right, as Liberace, and Matt Damon, as Scott Thorson. (AP)
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Many homeowners have erected American flags in a sign of hope and defiance to rebuild after the tornado.
“Is it because of the color of my skin or ... the name of my country?” he asks in first interview since attack.
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Following his apology, she says if you’ve made mistakes, “you can still ... pick up, dust off and move on.”
In Va., lieutenant governor nominee E.W. Jackson has forced Republican leaders to do some explaining.
Penny Pritzker and the power of wealth in Washington.
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No fatalities reported; collapse over Skagit River shuts down main route between Seattle and Canada.
Dozens of bodybuilders came out to compete in the 2013 Musclemania Capital Tournament of Champions.
Two assailants hacked to death a British soldier on a busy southeast London neighborhood street Wednesday afternoon.
Amid great destruction, residents of the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore begin to assess the severity of the twister that hit Monday.
Running from addiction
When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
Jersey Shore reopens after Sandy
The Jersey Shore is open for business, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Rides, stores and the Boardwalk itself have been rebuilt, after the destruction that Superstorm Sandy brought to the area last October.
Sasha Obama headed to the Navy?
At the Naval Academy’s commencement today President Obama recalled when his daughter was welcomed there with a sign reading, “Sasha Obama - Class of 2023.”
Bridge collapse survivor: 'Rough day'
Dan Sligh was driving on the I-5 Bridge over the Skagit River when a section of it collapsed.
Amanda Bynes in court for possession of marijuana
Amanda Bynes appeared in court the day after she allegedly was seen smoking marijuana in the lobby of her New York City apartment building and throwing a bong out a 36th floor window after police arrived on the scene. The actress faced charges of possession of marijuana, reckless endangerment and tampering with evidence.
Coping with loss in Moore, Oklahoma
Nine-year-old Lucas Patteson’s best friend died at Plaza Towers. He and his family survived, but their house was destroyed. Now they are trying to return to normal life following one of the worst tornadoes in American history.
Obama to heckler: ‘Part of free speech is . . . listening’
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Walter Barrera runs more than 100 miles a week; some fear that if he doesn’t, he might turn back to drug use.
Yes, he has health insurance. No, he doesn’t deprive himself. And yes, he says, you can retire early too.
A McKinsey Global Institute study shows how innovations that get the most hype aren't necessarily the ones that will make the biggest difference economically.
Afghan police and insurgents wage a gun battle in a Kabul district that includes key government buildings.
Park Service director says other budget savings have been devised to offset need for further furloughs.
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