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20% health insurance hike for some in Bay Area? – San Francisco Chronicle
20% health insurance hike for some in Bay Area?San Francisco ChronicleBay Area consumers could see health insurance rates rise by more than 20 percent under proposals being considered by state lawmakers to carry out the new federal health legislation, according … Continue reading
Chavez back in Venezuela, stirs succession talk – Houston Chronicle
The Associated Press Chavez back in Venezuela, stirs succession talkHouston ChronicleCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hugo Chavez's sudden return to Venezuela after more than two months of cancer treatments in Cuba has fanned speculation that the president could be preparing to … Continue reading
Chavez’s return to Venezuela raises questions – Houston Chronicle
The Associated Press Chavez's return to Venezuela raises questionsHouston ChronicleCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The announcement of President Hugo Chavez's return to Venezuela after a 10-week silence in Cuba is raising questions about his cancer treatments, his delicate health, and the … Continue reading
Coast Guard investigating Carnival ship’s delay – Houston Chronicle
CBC.ca Coast Guard investigating Carnival ship's delayHouston ChronicleThe U.S. Coast Guard is investigating why Carnival Cruise officials took five days to get its disabled Triumph ship to shore, exposing those on board to conditions described by passengers as horrific. The … Continue reading
Report: Lanza motivated by Norway massacre – Houston Chronicle
MiamiHerald.com Report: Lanza motivated by Norway massacreHouston ChronicleNEWTOWN, Conn. — When Adam Lanza blasted his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School, his goal was to kill more than the 77 people slaughtered by the Norwegian mass murderer in his 2011 … Continue reading
Inslee: Senate must act on abortion-insurance bill – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle Inslee: Senate must act on abortion-insurance billSan Francisco ChronicleProponents answer those concerns by pointing to language in the bill that would render moot any sections inconsistent with federal law and provisions granting protections to insurance carriers that … Continue reading
Future races canceled in wake of Pistorius charge – Houston Chronicle
Livemint Future races canceled in wake of Pistorius chargeHouston ChronicleJOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius' agent has canceled all future track races so the double-amputee Olympian can focus on the murder charge against him, underscoring the possibility the disabled sports icon … Continue reading
Insurance Exchange grows into $39.5M operation – San Francisco Chronicle
Insurance Exchange grows into $ 39.5M operationSan Francisco ChronicleThe federal government is proposing a 3.5 percent fee on insurance premiums to operate exchanges for states that opted not to create their own. Kentucky is proposing to use an existing 1 … Continue reading
Series of bombings in Baghdad area kill dozens – Houston Chronicle
The Associated Press Series of bombings in Baghdad area kill dozensHouston ChronicleBAGHDAD (AP) — Multiple car bombs exploded within minutes of each other as Iraqis were out shopping in and around Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 37 people and … Continue reading
Pistorius’ family strongly denies murder charge – Houston Chronicle
CBC.ca Pistorius' family strongly denies murder chargeHouston ChroniclePRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius is "numb with shock as well as grief" after the shooting death of his model girlfriend at his home in South Africa, the runner's uncle said … Continue reading
