Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike
admin Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year.
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Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies
Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman and liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant…
Woman dies after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole in New York City
A 56-year-old woman fell into an open maintenance hole on a busy New York City street and died, police and…
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the sports programs of universities in states that are…
Security guard hailed as hero after deadly mosque shooting in San Diego
A security guard is being hailed as a hero after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on…
WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo ‘deeply concerning,’ no vaccine available
WHO says the Congo Ebola outbreak is ‘deeply concerning,’ with 30 confirmed cases and 130 deaths; strain lacks a licensed…
Evacuations ordered as Southern California battles two major blazes
Wind-driven Sandy Fire near Simi Valley burns 500 acres, damages home, forces evacuations; Reagan Library closes as blaze spreads.
Big student loan changes hit July 1, but most borrowers say they’re not ready
Experts warn major July 1 student loan changes—caps on Parent PLUS, end of Grad PLUS, fewer repayment plans—will reshape college…
American doctor diagnosed with Ebola tied to outbreak in Africa
The U.S. will "implement enhanced travel screening, entry restrictions, and public health measures" to try to stop the Ebola virus…
Second ICE officer faces charges tied to Minnesota immigration crackdown
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was indicted Monday on five charges connected to a nonfatal shooting in Minnesota.