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HealthCare.gov has already begun showcasing health plans and prices for 2017.

Hunting For A Health Plan? Bronze May Be Your Best Value

The lower premiums that come with bronze plans, plus Obamacare's caps on out-of-pocket spending, can make these plans the best deal for people who have very few medical expenses — or very many.

#SportsReport: Ronaldo Offered 100 Million Euros Per Season By Chinese League

NBA:In the NBA, Cleveland beat Boston 124-118, Memphis bested Oklahoma City 114-80, Phoenix defeated Toronto 99-91, Utah topped Philadelphia 100-83,…

Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing visits Arlington National Cemetery in 1925. Pershing led the U.S. forces in World War I, the moment when the American military first displayed its might in a major foreign war. The U.S. military suffered heavy losses, but it also expanded dramatically, modernized and became more professional under Pershing's command.

At A Hefty Cost, World War I Made The U.S. A Major Military Power

The U.S. was a reluctant entrant into World War I. But when America joined the battle 100 years ago, on April 6, 1917, it transformed a small military in a major international force almost overnight.

Coronavirus FAQs: Why Can't The CDC Make Up Its Mind About Airborne Transmission?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week said that the coronavirus spreads "most commonly" through air — then took it back. Is this something I should be worried about?

The Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol has reinvigorated a long-running debate about whether the U.S. should have a domestic terrorism law. As a candidate, President Biden said he would seek such a law. Since Biden took office, his administration has said only that the matter is under review.

An Old Debate Renewed: Does The U.S. Now Need A Domestic Terrorism Law?

With all the talk about domestic terrorism, you might assume there's a law against it. There's not. The storming of the Capitol has again raised the question about whether one is needed.

Derrick Slaughter attends a July 14, 2017, march through the streets of Norwalk, Ohio, against the epidemic of heroin, with his grandmother (not shown). Both of Derrick's parents are heroin addicts and he is now being raised by his grandparents.

Poll: Rural Americans Rattled By Opioid Epidemic; Many Want Government Help

A poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds opioid abuse a top issue for rural Americans.

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Pittsfield City Council Candidates Debate Weed, Police Relations, Parking

The candidates vying for open seats on the Pittsfield, Massachusetts city council have debated for the first time.With incumbent councilors Donna Todd…

Sports Report: Jets Beat Colts For Second Straight Win

NFL:In the NFL on Monday Night Football, the Jets bested Indianapolis 20-7. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes and the Jets' defense forced five…

Sports Report: NY Rangers Continue Stars' Woes

NBA:In the NBA, New York won against Atlanta 107-101, Dallas squeaked by Sacramento in double overtime 117-116, Golden State crushed the Lakers 109-88,…

Sports Report: Rex Ryan's Bills Top Jets 22-17

NFL:Rex Ryan's return to the Meadowlands was a successful one. Buffalo's defense shut down Ryan's former team for much of the night, and the Bills scored…

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