Employees' insurance, U.S. role in Afghanistan, and Kushner's conflict
Employees' insurance
Most of the conversation about the House GOP-passed health care plan concerns those buying insurance in the individual marketplace. Approximately half of all Americans, however, have health insurance provided through their employers, so how would the American Health Care Act affect their coverage if it were to become law?
Afghan war
The U.S. role in the war against Islamic insurgents in Afghanistan would significantly increase under proposals to be presented soon to President Trump, sources say. The Pentagon wants more troops in the fight against the Taliban, more authority to alter troop numbers without White House sign-off, and possibly more troops right on the front line in the war against the extremists.
Kushner conflict?
A controversial plan by Jared Kushner's family -- to peddle stakes to Chinese investors in a New Jersey real estate deal, and thus gain U.S. visas -- puts a spotlight on his financial relations with his family's business empire. Although he's officially cut ties with Kushner Companies and sold assets, he stands to reap their benefits if he returns to the business. Is it a conflict of interest?
Important election
As South Koreans lined up at the polls today, and early indications are that they've voted for change. It is a pivotal presidential race, and if the latest polls are correct, a liberal who favors engagement with North Korea could lead the country for the first time in nearly a decade. That could alter the U.S. course in the current crisis with North Korea.
Dodgy doctorates
When student journalists at a Kansas high school revealed their incoming principal had questionable educational credentials, they drew national attention to the festering problem of fake degrees. Despite efforts to shut them down, "diploma mills" in the U.S. and abroad are putting your safety at risk.
Bottled water battle
Backlash is growing over where the world's top bottled water producer gets its supplies. Nestlé collects millions of gallons a year from springs in Southern California, an area prone to drought. With bottled water sales on the rise, the company is looking to increase its pull and activists are voicing their concerns.
Spirited debate
Sheriff's deputies were forced to step in at Fort Lauderdale International Airport overnight when passengers became upset over cancelled Spirit Airlines flights. It appears thousands of the airline's customers are being impacted by a heated dispute between Spirit and its pilots.
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