House approves historic health insurance reform bill
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the... [More]
By David Espo
Associated Press | November 8
How state's delegation voted on health bill
How the state’s congressional delegation voted on the health insurance reform bill: Voting yes: Rick Larsen, Jay Inslee, Jim McDermott, Norm Dicks and Adam Smith, all Democrats. [More]
November 8
Details of the House health bill
The House health care bill approved Saturday night includes: An individual mandate that would require people to buy health insurance. [More]
November 8
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Leader of Hasan’s mosque says he saw trouble signs
FORT HOOD, Texas — There was the classroom presentation that justified suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the military. Conversations with a mosque leader that became incoherent. [More]
By Angela K. Brown and Allen G. Breed
Associated Press | November 8
Officer says he downed Fort Hood shooter
KILLEEN, Texas — One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man’s weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation’s worst killing spree on a... [More]
By Jay Root
Associated Press | November 8
Teen burglary ring preyed on celebs, authorities allege
LAS VEGAS — Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood’s rich and famous, often brazenly walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said. [More]
Associated Press | November 8
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W. Africa’s last giraffes make surprise comeback
KOURE, Niger — A crisp African dawn is breaking overhead, and Zibo Mounkaila is on the back of a pickup truck bounding across a sparse landscape of rocky orange soil. [More]
By Todd Pitman
Associated Press | November 8
Forget Arizona — retirees now flocking to Texas
GALVESTON, Texas — After trying out Atlanta, Miami and Southern California, Lilian Junco decided that Texas was the place to retire. [More]
By Don Lee
Los Angeles Times | November 8
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