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Trump threatens to halt Obamacare insurance subsidies

Eric DuVall, United Press International Writer WASHINGTON (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted a threat to stop subsidies to health insurance companies after the Republican effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) collapsed this week. Trump's threat, which he has made before, is to halt billions in subsidies paid to insurance companies in order to keep health plans sold on government-run exchanges affordable for individuals required to buy them. The insurance industry has said stopping the payments […]

todayJuly 29, 2017 3

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U.S. warns Americans of possible ‘tainted’ alcohol in Mexico

Andrew V. Pestano, United Press International Writer WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of State has warned people traveling to Mexico about possibly tainted or substandard alcohol, and to drink responsibly after the death of a Wisconsin woman. The department on Wednesday updated its alerts and warnings page on Mexico, where travelers can find different information on embassies, local laws and visa requirements. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel earlier reported that 20-year-old Abbey Connor became sick while drinking alcohol during a Mexican vacation in January. She […]

todayJuly 27, 2017 18

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1 dead, several injured after ride malfunction at Ohio State Fair

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (UPI) -- At least one man was killed and seven were injured after a ride malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair Wednesday, authorities said. The Columbus Fire Division said the riders were thrown from the Fire Ball ride on Wednesday night, reported the Columbus Dispatch. The dead man was killed immediately, officials said. Five of the injured were in critical condition and two were stable. One of the injured is a 13-year-old girl, reported WSYX-TV. Battalion […]

todayJuly 26, 2017 1

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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 2

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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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Chipotle shuts down Virginia restaurant after illness reports

Ed Adamczyk, United Press International Writer STERLING, Va. (UPI) -- Chipotle Mexican Grill has shut down one of its Virginia locations Tuesday after customers reported getting sick after eating there, the company said. Eight customers reported symptoms of stomach pain, dehydration, and nausea to a poisoning website. They indicate that at least 13 customers were sickened and two were hospitalized after eating at the Sterling, Va., location over the weekend. "We are working with health authorities to understand what the cause […]

todayJuly 18, 2017 5

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Allegiant Air flight without air conditioning causes passengers to faint

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Reports about a June 22 incident involving an air conditioning unit malfunction on an Allegiant Air flight surfaced Friday, following two weeks since the incident took place, where several people were treated after showing signs of overheating and dehydration. The plane leaving from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport enroute to Indiana had to return to Clearwater following passenger complaints about the uncomfortable air cabin temperature, according to a report in the Tampa Bay Times. "I don’t sweat and […]

todayJuly 16, 2017 12

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Pence urges governors to support GOP healthcare overhaul

Eric DuVall United Press International WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Vice President Mike Pence, in a speech to the National Governors Association, implored the governors in attendance to support reforms to the nation's healthcare system. Pence told governors the Republican effort in Congress to overhaul the Affordable Care Act would "rescue the American people from the collapsing promises of Obamacare." Resistance to the effort has been particularly strong among Republican governors in states that expanded Medicaid under the ACA. Governors have pressed lawmakers from those […]

todayJuly 14, 2017 4

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