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Sprained Your Ankle? The Cost Of A Walking Boot Could Sprain Your Wallet

Your health insurance plan might not cover items such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, boots and braces. The cost is small compared with many medical bills, but adds up if you pay out-of-pocket.

Calif. Republicans Leery Of Being Perceived As Too Close To Trump

Democrats in California hold every statewide office and a few prominent Republicans now dream of remaking the party in a very different image from President Trump.

Worker Shortage Hurts California’s Agriculture Industry

Dollar for dollar, California is the biggest agriculture economy in the country. And lately, farmers in the state have been struggling with a new problem: A shortage of workers during harvest season.

Albert Kelly, An Adviser To EPA Chief Scott Pruitt, Resigns Abruptly

Rachel Martin talks to former EPA Superfund manager Albert Kelly, who resigned Tuesday amid the investigations that continue to dog his boss, Scott Pruitt.

NRA Rallies Members In Dallas Despite New Pressure And Anger After Parkland

Thousands of NRA members are in Dallas for the group’s annual convention, under as much pressure as ever after the Parkland high school shootings. But members remain in no mood to compromise.

Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements

Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, arrested last month, were offered free college tuition by Starbucks, while the city promised to set up a high school program for young entrepreneurs.

Yale Pulls Honorary Degree From Bill Cosby, The First Time In The School’s History

Yale joins a growing list of American universities and colleges to cut ties with the now convicted comedian.

United Airlines Will Ban Dozens Of Dog, Cat Breeds In New Pet Guidelines

As of June 18, a handful of cat breeds and more than 40 types of short-nosed and strong-jawed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cargo area. In-cabin rules are still under consideration.

In The New York Real Estate Market, Trump’s Name May Be Losing Its Luster

Trump Place, a condominium building on Manhattan’s West Side, heads to court Thursday to ask a judge whether it has the right to change its name.

How Video Game Companies Are Improving The Experience For Visually Impaired People

Video games are dominated by action-packed visuals, yet, there are visually impaired people all over the world playing them, ranging from the totally blind to the color blind. Now, gaming companies are working to make games more accessible.

Secretary Of State Pompeo Addresses Key Priorities At His Swearing-In Ceremony

President Trump is making his first visit to the State Department, as his new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vows to bring back the department’s “swagger.”

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