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Rep. Steve Scalise discharged from Washington hospital

Andrew V. Pestano, United Press International Writer WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The MedStar Washington Hospital Center said it has discharged Rep. Steve Scalise, who is in "good spirits" following the shooting during a congressional baseball practice that threatened his life. The hospital said it discharged Scalise on Tuesday after the congressman made "excellent progress in his recovery from a life-threatening gunshot wound six weeks ago." "Awesome news. Can't wait to have you back to work," U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said in a […]

todayJuly 26, 2017 3

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Aide for Rep. Wasserman Schultz arrested trying to leave country

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer WASHINGTON (UPI) -- An IT staffer for Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who has been under criminal investigation, was arrested when he tried to leave the country from Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport this week. Imran Awan pleaded not guilty to one count of bank fraud after the arrest. Federal authorities said he allegedly tried to get a $165,000 home equity loan through the Congressional Federal Credit Union for a rental property, which violates the credit union's […]

todayJuly 26, 2017 13

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Income tax hike will cost Christian County residents $8.2 million more this year

TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Christian County residents will pay an additional $8,197,968 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS). LGIS combined Illinois Department of Revenue data with a forecast by Senate Democrats to estimate how much additional income tax will be paid in each Illinois zip code. The following Christian County communities will pay the most: Taylorville ($3,486,351 total/$507 per person), Pana ($1,437,691/$465), Moweaqua ($757,825/$595) and Edinburg ($492,474/$577). Retroactive to July […]

todayJuly 25, 2017 12

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Wary Libertarians sense opportunities with Trump administration’s dysfunction

Chris Moody, CNN Writer LAS VEGAS (CNN) -- If there's one person relishing in Washington's Trump-era dysfunction, it's Libertarian Party Chairman Nicholas Sarwark, who sees the tumult as a prime recruitment opportunity. "I have to give thanks to Donald Trump and the Republican Party," said Sarwark, a former defense attorney who has led the Libertarian Party since 2014. "Their success in getting control of government and then showing that they can't do anything once they have that control has been […]

todayJuly 25, 2017 35

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U.S. mathematics team finishes fourth behind Korea, China, Vietnam

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer RIO DE JANEIRO (UPI) -- The U.S. International Mathematical Olympiad team finished in fourth place in international competition, taking home gold and silver medals, the Mathematical Association of America announced. The U.S. team's fourth place finish was out of 110 teams around the world and behind only Korea, China and Vietnam in the competition, which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "We are very proud to be among the top five scoring teams again […]

todayJuly 25, 2017 13

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Samsung releases its first biosimilar drug in U.S.

Danielle Haynes, United Press International Writer SEOUL, South Korea (UPI) -- Electronics giant Samsung made its first foray into U.S. pharmaceuticals Monday when it joined efforts with Merck to release a lower-cost version of a rheumatoid arthritis drug. Samsung Bioepis, a subsidiary of the South Korean producer of televisions and smartphones, and Merck Biosimilars released Renflexis, a version of Johnson & Johnson's Remicade. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval in April to the drug, which the companies said would be sold for […]

todayJuly 24, 2017 20

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Private equity firm KKR to buy WebMD for $2.8 billion

Andrew V. Pestano, United Press International Writer NEW YORK (UPI) -- Health information website WebMD on Monday said it's agreed to be acquired by the KKR private equity company in a deal valued at nearly $3 billion. WebMD said it established an agreement with KKR's Internet Brands portfolio in which a subsidiary will formally make an offer by Aug. 3 to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of WebMD's common stock for $66.50 per share -- or $2.8 billion. The companies […]

todayJuly 24, 2017 2

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O.J. Simpson placed in protective custody after parole decision

Daniel Uria, United Press International Writer LOVELOCK, Nev. (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson was placed in protective custody for the months leading to his release from prison after being granted parole. Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast told CNN Simpson was moved out of the general inmate population Friday to special housing away from the other inmates at the Lovelock Correctional Center for his own safety after Thursday's parole hearing. "His parole could make him a target here. He just has two and […]

todayJuly 22, 2017 17

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Pennsylvania parents get 7 years each for ‘gifting’ daughters

Danielle Haynes, United Press International Writer LOWER SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania judge Thursday sentenced a couple to up to seven years in prison for "gifting" their daughters to a man who then sexually abused the girls. Bucks County Judge Jeffrey Finley sentenced Daniel Stoltzfus and Savilla Stoltzfus each to seven years in prison after they pleaded guilty to child endangerment charges. Daniel Stoltzfus, 44, is eligible for parole after serving three and 1/2 years in prison, and Savilla Stoltzfus, 43, must serve at […]

todayJuly 21, 2017 2

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