Oct 02 Watch How long before shutdown has major impact on the economy, private sector? How long before shutdown has major impact on the economy, private sector?… Continue watching
Oct 02 The Web’s biggest illegal drug marketplace is shut down by the FBI A notice from Federal agencies declares that the online drug marketplace called "The Silk Road" was seized on Wednesday. The Silk Road, the internet's largest known marketplace for drugs and other illegal products, was shut down by several federal… Continue reading
Oct 02 Naked mole rats show us how to build a better protein Naked mole rats' long lifespan and resistance to disease may give us clues to living longer healthier lives. Photo by Brandon Vick/University of Rochester A naked mole rat will never win a beauty contest. But the nearly hairless rodents,… Continue reading
Oct 02 Congress no closer to deal on day 2 of shutdown By Terence Burlij The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (Dean J. Koepfler/Tacoma News Tribune/MCT via Getty Images) The prospects for a quick resolution to the shutdown dimmed Tuesday as neither side in the fight over funding the government appeared ready to blink. House… Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch Rita Moreno reflects on life as an entertainer, stereotype roles in Hollywood Rita Moreno reflects on life as an entertainer, stereotype roles in Hollywood… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch Opening day of insurance exchanges overwhelmed by online rush Opening day of insurance exchanges overwhelmed by online rush… Continue watching
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Oct 01 Government Closes as Standoff Continues House Speaker John Boehner said Monday that he didn't want a government shutdown, but added the health care law "is having a devastating impact. ... Something has to be done." Photo by Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images If you had better… Continue reading
Oct 01 As Government Closes, Health Reform Marketplaces Officially Open By Jason Kane Eight hours after lawmakers forced a government shutdown over disagreements about the Affordable Care Act, the health reform law's new health insurance marketplaces are officially open for business. Coverage purchased now through Dec. 15 will kick in Jan. 1… Continue reading