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Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up

Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Good News: New Year’s wishes in Times Square confetti 02:40 Massive power outage leaves most of Puerto Rico in the dark 01:26 Now Playing Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up 03:34 UP NEXT New fallout after death of inmate beaten by prison …

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9/11 plea deals can proceed after defense secretary moved to rescind them, military appeals court rules

9/11 plea deals can proceed after defense secretary moved to rescind them, military appeals court rules

A U.S. military court on Monday upheld a judge’s ruling that said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin acted improperly this year when he invalidated plea agreements for three men accused of planning the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The Court of Military Commission Review heard an appeal that sought to preserve Austin’s move in August to unravel the plea deals …

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Jimmy Carter wanted to see Guinea worm disease eliminated. He came very close.

Jimmy Carter wanted to see Guinea worm disease eliminated. He came very close.

The Summary Former President Jimmy Carter worked for decades to eliminate Guinea worm disease around the world. Whereas 3.5 million cases of the painful parasitic infection were recorded in 1986, preliminary data indicates there were just 11 this year. Carter died Sunday at age 100. Former President Jimmy Carter hoped to outlive the Guinea worm — and he came achingly …

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