U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit To Iraq
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter makes a surprise visit to Iraq, where U.S. and Iraqi forces have been preparing to launch an offensive against Islamic State forces.
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Think America's Roads Are Crumbling? Not Quite
A common talking point in the Highway Trust Fund fight is that roads are crumbling. So it may surprise you to know that the country's roads and bridges actually have been looking better lately.
Too Good To Be True: TV Reporter Was In On Magicians' Photobomb
Both Sky News and journalist Ashish Joshi have confirmed that the report never aired on the channel, deflating some of the buzz about a magical stunt.
Anthem To Buy Health Insurance Rival Cigna
The $48 billion deal would create the nation's largest health insurer by enrollment.
In Hot Pursuit Of Public Safety, Police Consider Fewer Car Chases
Each year, 300 to 400 people are killed in high-speed police pursuits in the U.S. Some solutions to create safer chases have emerged — such as a Batman-like dart that tracks fleeing cars.
How Sporty Is Your Sport?
How beneficial are some of the sports that we play? We follow the average American woman to see how many calories she burns while breaking a sweat.
Administration Prods States To Scrutinize Insurers' Rate Hikes
In a letter to state regulators, the Obama administration says rates shouldn't be allowed to go up as much as some insurers are proposing for plans sold to individuals on the health exchanges.
Anthem To Buy Cigna, Creating Largest Health Insurer By Enrollment
The combined company would have an estimated revenue of $115 billion and cover 53 million people in the U.S.
Obama Says His Biggest Frustration Has Been Inability To Pass Gun Laws
The president spoke about gun control just hours before a gunman opened fire in a Louisiana movie theater. Obama said he will keep trying to pass gun safety laws in his remaining 18 months in office.
The Financial Times, A Newspaper Success Story, Is Sold For $1.3 Billion
One of the world's oldest and most famous newspapers is changing hands. The Financial Times, based in London, will be sold to Nikkei Inc. of Japan for $1.3 billion dollars.