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| Report: Obama administration knew millions would be forced to change insurance Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:22 PM PDT  While campaigning for health care reform, President Obama went out of his way to make one thing perfectly clear. If you liked your current health care plan, you'd be able to keep it. Full Story | Top |
| Durbin removes post after White House miscue Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 05:15 AM PDT  U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on Monday removed a Facebook post that erroneously claimed a GOP leader had told the president, "I can't even stand to look at you," saying he's satisfied that people now ... Full Story | Top |
| Asian carp reproduce in Great Lakes watershed Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 04:11 AM PDT  Scientists said Monday they have documented for the first time that an Asian carp species has successfully reproduced within the Great Lakes watershed, an ominous development in the struggle to slam the ... Full Story | Top |
| Tesla shares fall on reports of second fiery crash Monday, Oct 28, 2013 01:53 PM PDT Tesla Motors shares dropped Monday after reports of a second fiery crash involving the company's Model S electric car. On Oct. 17 in Merida, Mexico, a Model S sped into a roundabout, crashed through a ... Full Story | Top |
| NSA official: 'We're really screwed now' Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 06:28 AM PDT The National Security Agency is reportedly reeling from comments made by Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein, one of the agency's staunchest defenders, in the wake of revelations that the NSA spied on foreign leaders. Full Story | Top |
| Fed judge: Texas abortion limits unconstitutional Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:14 PM PDT  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge determined Monday that new Texas abortion restrictions place an unconstitutional burden on women seeking to end a pregnancy, a ruling that keeps open dozens of abortion clinics across the state while officials appeal. Full Story | Top |
| Medicare chief apologizes for 'Obamacare' woes Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 09:37 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Stressing that improvements are happening daily, the senior Obama official closest to the administration's malfunctioning health care website apologized Tuesday for problems that have kept Americans from successfully signing up for coverage. Full Story | Top |
| White House OKs limited waiver on health penalty Monday, Oct 28, 2013 05:06 PM PDT  With website woes ongoing, the Obama administration Monday granted a six-week extension until March 31 for Americans to sign up for coverage next year and avoid new tax penalties under the president's ... Full Story | Top |
| Hawaii lawmakers question benefits of gay marriage Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 05:16 AM PDT  Hawaii's battle over gay marriage brought state lawmakers back to work Monday after the governor called a special session that could make the islands a wedding destination for more couples. Some 1,800 ... Full Story | Top |
| Constitution Check: Is Obamacare’s legality still in doubt? Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 07:00 AM PDT Lyle Denniston looks at four potentially very significant new challenges under way to Obamacare, including one argument that is growing in popularity with the law's critics. Full Story | Top |
| Lexus, Toyota top auto reliability survey Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:43 PM PDT  Japan's lock on Consumer Reports' vehicle reliability rankings is starting to ease. Three Japanese brands — Lexus, Toyota and Acura — took the top spots in this year's survey, and seven of the top 10 brands ... Full Story | Top |
| Why some individuals are losing their health plans under ObamaCare Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 12:48 AM PDT  After President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, he assured Americans that if they like their health care plan, they'd get to keep it when the law takes full effect in 2014. He made similar statements in the 2012 presidential campaign. And in most cases, it's true. For a few million Americans, though, it won't be. Full Story | Top |
| Barneys case stirs talk of 'Shopping While Black' Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 10:28 AM PDT  The usual scenario involves suspicious glances, inattentive clerks or rude service — not handcuffs. Full Story | Top |
| White House: Half of young adults can get coverage for $50 Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:56 PM PDT The White House released a report late Monday saying that half of single, uninsured adults will be able to purchase coverage for under $50 a month under Obamacare. Full Story | Top |
| Texas abortion clinics stay open following ruling Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 04:06 AM PDT  The only abortion clinic in a 300-mile swath of West Texas can resume taking appointments Tuesday, after a federal judge struck down new restrictions that would have effectively shuttered it and at least ... Full Story | Top |
| China jeopardising peace in island row: Japan Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 02:21 AM PDT  Tokyo (AFP) - Beijing is jeopardising peace in a row with Tokyo over disputed islands, Japan's defence minister said Tuesday, days after China warned any bid to shoot down its drones would constitute "an act of war". Full Story | Top |
| Reminder: Republicans have no interest in fixing Obamacare Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 09:24 AM PDT  "There is no way to fix this monstrosity," Republican House Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday. Full Story | Top |
| Senators bicker over state stand your ground laws Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 12:12 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Trayvon Martin's mother told a panel of senators Tuesday that state stand your ground self-defense laws do not work and must be amended, reviving the politically charged gun control issue a year ahead of the 2014 midterm elections. Full Story | Top |
| Syrian hackers hit Obama-linked Twitter, Facebook accounts Monday, Oct 28, 2013 01:44 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Syrian Electronic Army, a hacker group sympathetic to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, on Monday seized control of an online tool used by an advocacy organization for U.S. President Barack Obama to redirect links sent from his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The link shortener used by Organizing for Action, a group that evolved from Obama's re-election campaign, was briefly hacked, an official from the group said. Link shorteners abbreviate Web links so they take up less space in a tweet, which is limited to 140 characters. ... Full Story | Top |
| New 'Star Wars' blooper reel unearthed Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 06:39 AM PDT Breaking news, "Star Wars" superfans: A new blooper reel featuring two-and-a-half minutes of previously unseen outtakes has been unearthed! Full Story | Top |
| Barking dogs may have caused fatal shootings of 4 Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:01 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — For months, Michael Guzzo complained to neighbors about incessant dog barking in his Phoenix townhome complex, even putting up fliers on doors reminding neighbors of city pet ordinances Full Story | Top |
| NY firearms company relocating to SC Monday, Oct 28, 2013 01:49 PM PDT A New York-based company that makes firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment is relocating its headquarters in Dorchester County, South Carolina officials announced Monday. The state Department of Commerce ... Full Story | Top |
| Graham says he'll block nominations over Benghazi Monday, Oct 28, 2013 03:04 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is threatening to hold up all nominations for federal government positions until survivors of last year's deadly attack on the diplomatic post in Libya appear before Congress. Full Story | Top |
| Millions losing health plans under Obamacare. Did president mislead? Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 09:51 AM PDT Despite President Obama's assurances to the contrary, millions of Americans are discovering that they will not be able to keep their current health insurance when the Affordable Care Act takes full effect next year. Full Story | Top |
| World's tallest man gets married in Turkey Monday, Oct 28, 2013 01:44 PM PDT  Ankara (AFP) - Turkey's Sultan Kosen, at 2.51 metres (eight foot three) the world's tallest man, has wed a Syrian woman he called the "love of my life", though he towers over his 1.75-metre bride. Full Story | Top |
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