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Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard in March 2016 in Baghlan province, Afghanistan.

Botched Choice For Afghan Army Uniforms Wasted Tens Of Millions Of U.S. Dollars

3:35pm June 21, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

AU.S. government watchdog says the Defense Department procured uniforms in a camouflage pattern that is far more expensive than other options and likely inappropriate for the landscape in Afghanistan.

Mario Schlosser, CEO of the startup Oscar Health, says he's optimistic that Congress will come up with a humane health care bill.

CEOs Say They'll Sell Health Insurance Next Year, But Are Flying Blind

1:25pm June 21, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Health insurers have to let the government know Wednesday if they'll be selling policies on the federal exchange next year. But Congress has yet to tell them what those policies will cover.

A man runs through section of South Mountain Park at sunrise to avoid the excessive heat in Phoenix.

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Planes, Road Burns And Snakes: 5 Things That Extreme Heat Brings

1:16pm June 21, 2017

by Amita Kelly

Parts of the Southwest and West are suffering through excessive heat, which is bringing problems beyond sweating and bad hair.

Tim Slater, special agent in charge of the FBI's Washington field office, holds up a flyer looking for information about shooter James T. Hodgkinson at a news conference a week ago in Alexandria, Va.

Shooting At GOP Baseball Practice Seems To Have Been Spontaneous, FBI Says

12:58pm June 21, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

A top FBI official said the man who attacked a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., didn't appear to be targeting a specific individual. Investigators also believe he acted alone.

Jon Ossoff supporter Jan Yanes, center, cries as the Democratic candidate for the 6th congressional district special election in Georgia concedes Tuesday night.

What The Democratic Loss in Georgia Means For The Midterms

11:58am June 21, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Everyone wants to take credit for wins, and fingers get pointed in every direction for losses. But what can be read into a special election more than a year out from congressional elections?

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Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick Resigns Under Pressure As CEO

11:38am June 21, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Five of Uber's major investors reportedly demanded Kalanick resign immediately. His departure plunges one of the largest private companies on Earth into an even bigger leadership vacuum.

Ten international cheesemongers competed to be named the best cheesemonger in the world at Mondial du Fromage. Nathalie Vanhaver, from Belgium, in center, took gold. Christophe Gonzalez, from France, on the left, won silver; and for the first time ever, a

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How Do You Become The Best Cheesemonger In The World?

11:26am June 21, 2017

by Larissa Zimberoff

Three Americans and their coach traveled to a prestigious competition in France to try to win a place among the world's best go-to cheese stewards. And this year, for the first time, one of them did.

As a child, Rachael Goldring had multiple open-heart surgeries to treat her congenital heart disease. At 24, she still sees pediatricians because she has had difficulty finding the right care in adult medicine.

Survivors Of Childhood Diseases Struggle To Find Care As Adults

11:00am June 21, 2017

by Kerry Klein

A few decades ago, babies born with conditions such as congenital heart disease or cystic fibrosis often didn't survive past childhood. Now many live longer, but adult medicine has not kept pace.

Mattel announced Tuesday that it is introducing 15 new diverse looks for the Ken doll.

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Mattel Introduces New Diverse Ken Dolls; Hopes To Reverse Sales Slump

9:33am June 21, 2017

by Amy Held

The toymaker rolled out 15 new dolls Tuesday with an array of body types, hairstyles and skin tones.

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Uber Must Find A New CEO After Travis Kalanick Resigns

8:09am June 21, 2017

by Uri Berliner

Kalanick reportedly agreed to resign after a shareholder revolt and scandals involving the workplace environment. An ex-Uber engineer had blogged about how her sexual harassment case was mishandled.

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