(AP) Medicaid is health overhaul’s early success storyBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVARAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe underdog of government health care programs is emerging as the rare early success story of President Barack Obama’s technologically challenged health overhaul. Often dismissed, Medicaid has signed up 444,000
(AP) The secret, dirty cost of Obama’s green power pushBy DINA CAPPIELLO and MATT APUZZOAssociated PressCORYDON, IowaThe hills of southern Iowa bear the scars of America’s push for green energy: The brown gashes where rain has washed away the soil.
(AP) California town builds house for wounded GIBy JOHN ROGERSAssociated PressLANCASTER, Calif.When Jerral Hancock came home from the Iraq war missing one arm, with another that barely worked and a paralyzed body that was burned all over, he was a
Last week, the artist currently known as Lady Gaga hinted at plans to perform in space. Over the weekend, she unveiled a contraption that signals more than just a waning interest in aviation: the world’s first flying dress. Sunday, the
(AP) Justin Bieber has troubled tour in South AmericaBy MICHAEL WARRENAssociated PressBUENOS AIRES, ArgentinaJustin Bieber is blaming food poisoning for forcing him to quit the stage for the second time during his South America tour. This time he drew boos
(AP) US, Europe resume talks on new trade pactBy JOHN-THOR DAHLBURGAssociated PressBRUSSELSThe United States and the European Union, which already enjoy the world’s biggest business relationship, resumed talks Monday on a deal to further grow two-way trade and investment. The
By TOBY STERLINGAssociated PressAMSTERDAM Miley Cyrus opened MTV’s Europe Music Awards with her hit song “We Can’t Stop”–while wearing a space-themed silver spandex suit and twerking with a female dwarf. To the delight of the crowd in Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome,
By STEVE PEOPLES and THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated PressTRENTON, N.J.A dominant re-election victory in hand, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is pursuing a path to bolster his resume as a get-it-done Republican leader and to broaden a national network of political allies.
(AP) Philippine typhoon death toll could reach 10,000By JIM GOMEZAssociated PressTACLOBAN, PhilippinesThe death toll from one of the strongest storms on record that ravaged the central Philippine city of Tacloban could reach 10,000 people, officials said Sunday after the extent
(AP) Crisis brewing in Israeli-US relationsBy JOSEF FEDERMANAssociated PressJERUSALEMA pair of testy public exchanges this week appear to have undone whatever good will was created between the Israeli and U.S. governments during a high-profile visit by President Barack Obama early
Golfer Brandt Snedeker injured his leg in China this week while jumping off a Segway and has had to withdraw from the Australian PGA tournament. Snedeker reportedly “injured the leg when he lost his balance and jumped off a Segway
House Majority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy said, with only 13 congressional working days left in the legislative calendar this year, immigration reform efforts in the House are dead for 2013. McCarthy’s comments came during a meeting with amnesty advocates, but
(AP) Family of Navy Yard shooting victim files claimBy TAMARA LUSHAssociated PressTAMPA, Fla.The family of a woman slain during the mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard is seeking $37.5 million from the government, saying the Navy and Department of
(AP) Over 100 dead as typhoon slams central PhilippinesBy JIM GOMEZAssociated PressTACLOBAN, Philippines **UPDATE** AFP reports the Red Cross estimates about 1,200 people have died as a result of the typhoon. The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday,
(AP) NYC’s Bloomberg led the way on trans fats banBy DAVID B. CARUSOAssociated PressNEW YORKArtificial trans fats were as American as apple pie when New York City’s health-conscious mayor, Michael Bloomberg, pushed to ban them from restaurant food in his
(AP) No more trans fat: FDA banning the artery-cloggerBy MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated PressWASHINGTONHeart-clogging trans fats were once a staple of the American diet, plentiful in baked goods, microwave popcorn and fried foods. Now, mindful of the health risks, the Food
Government mismanagement and currency controls set by late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez are being blamed for a collapse of the country’s health care system. According to the Associated Press, with the Venezuelan government controlling the dollars needed to purchase medical
In Delaware, no more than four people enrolled for health care insurance on the now much-maligned Healthcare.gov website. Certainly, this is less than the Obama administration was hoping for. According to healthcare officials and as reported by the Associated Press, the low turnout
(AP) New video emerges of Toronto mayorBy ROB GILLIESAssociated PressTORONTOA new video surfaced Thursday showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in a rage, using threatening words including “kill” and “murder,” as the saga that has gripped Canadians for months took yet
Forget the politics. Just for a moment forget whether you are for or against ObamaCare. Forget the noise, numbers, glitches, and hearings. There is a potential catastrophe looming for thousands, if not millions of Americans, and no one in the
(AP) AP sources: Martin considered quitting footballBy STEVEN WINEAP Sports WriterDAVIE, Fla.Before Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin left the team saying he was bullied, he told multiple people that he was considering quitting football, two people familiar with the situation
(AP) Detroit shop where 2 killed known for gamblingBy COREY WILLIAMSAssociated PressDETROITA Detroit barbershop where two men were fatally shot is known for gambling but it’s not clear whether that had anything to do with the gunfire, police say. Shots
The Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare, has taken a toll on President Barack Obama’s standing in the polls. The latest Gallup poll now shows Obama’s approval rating at just 39%. Here are seven Obamacare facts dragging down
(AP) Unions ramp up push for immigration overhaulBy SAM HANANELAssociated PressWASHINGTONLabor unions are spending more than $1 million on new television ads criticizing House Republicans for refusing to back comprehensive immigration reform. The ads will air in Spanish in target
(AP) Sebelius tells lawmakers health law cutting costsBy ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius acknowledged problems with the startup of the health care law on Wednesday but defended it too, saying it is starting to drive down
(AP) India launches first mission to MarsBy KATY DAIGLEAssociated PressNEW DELHIIndia on Tuesday launched its first spacecraft bound for Mars, a complex mission that it hopes will demonstrate and advance technologies for space travel.Hundreds of people watched the rocket carrying
By The Associated PressVoters across the country faced ballot measures Tuesday ranging from whether to approve seven casinos in New York to the fate of Houston’s iconic Astrodome. Here’s a look at some of the questions. ___ MARIJUANA AND ALCOHOL
(AP) Vigilantes give Mexico gov’t chance to oust cartelBy KATHERINE CORCORANAssociated PressLA RUANA, MexicoTwo leaders of the main vigilante groups in western Michoacan state said Tuesday that they are pulling back from confronting the Knights Templar drug cartel because the
(AP) Chris Christie re-elected governor of New JerseyBy STEVE PEOPLESAssociated PressASBURY PARK, N.J.Gov. Chris Christie was re-elected with ease Tuesday, demonstrating the kind of broad, bipartisan appeal that will serve as his opening argument should he seek the Republican presidential
(AP) Woods hits golf balls from Europe to AsiaBy BERNIE McGUIREAssociated PressBELEK, TurkeyHis heritage bridges continents. Now his game has, too. Tiger Woods hit balls from Europe into Asia on Tuesday when half of the six-lane Bosphorus Bridge was closed
(AP) In Florida, agreement to reduce student arrestsBy CHRISTINE ARMARIOAssociated PressMIAMIOne of the nation’s largest school districts has reached an agreement with law enforcement agencies and the NAACP to reduce the number of students being charged with crimes for minor
(AP) AP Exclusive: Border Patrol rejects curbs on forceBy ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated PressSAN DIEGOBorder Patrol agents may continue using deadly force against rock-throwers, the chief of the agency said, despite the recommendation of a government-commissioned review to end the practice. The
A Michigan lawmaker has introduced legislation that would legalize scalping tickets to sporting events. Republican Rep. Tim Kelly of Saginaw Township “said he is lining up bipartisan support for his bill,” and said “it’s a common-sense measure that would let
Newly-released internal Obamacare “War Room” documents reveal that the Obama Administration’s push for citizens to submit paper applications was a misleading tactic designed to “allow people to feel like they are moving forward.” The documents, turned over to the House
(AP) Mali official: 5 held in French journalist deathsBy RUKMINI CALLIMACHIAssociated PressDAKAR, SenegalFrench troops who found the bodies of two slain French radio journalists in northern Mali followed footprints in the sand near the corpses to hunt their abductors, part
(AP) Feds: Navy secrets bought with hookers, Gaga tixBy JULIE WATSONAssociated PressSAN DIEGONicknamed “Fat Leonard,” the gregarious Malaysian businessman is well known by U.S. Navy commanders in the Pacific, where his company has serviced warships for 25 years.But prosecutors in
The federal government’s busted Obamacare website now has a banner running atop the page announcing that the site will be down nightly from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. EST. “The Health Insurance Marketplace online application isn’t available from approximately 1
(AP) NEW YORK–The Nelson Mandela biopic “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” will get an audience from President Barack Obama, as well as a screening at the Kennedy Center hosted by Hillary Clinton. The Weinstein Co. tells The Associated Press that
Paula Abdul once famously danced with an animated cat at the height of her pop star fame. Now, she has some critical words for another pop sensation best known for gyrating her rump. The former American Idol judge addressed Miley
(AP) Thunder beats Suns in Westbrook’s returnBy MURRAY EVANSAssociated PressOKLAHOMA CITYKevin Durant had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Russell Westbrook had 21 points and seven assists in his return from a knee injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a
