Sunday, August 28, 2016

Sunday's Headlines: Health-care exchange sign-ups fall far short of forecasts

How the campaigns are preparing to debate: Caution vs. 'WrestleMania'; A FORTRESS AGAINST FEAR; First U.S. offshore wind farm is ready, despite blowback from critics;
 
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Health-care exchange sign-ups fall far short of forecasts
Several insurance companies, citing financial losses, have stopped offering plans, which might leave some markets with only one insurer. The success of the law depends on the exchanges being profitable for insurers — and that requires more people to sign up.
How the campaigns are preparing to debate: Caution vs. 'WrestleMania'
Democrat Hillary Clinton is taking the methodical approach of a veteran lawyer before her biggest trial, rehearsing to perfect her pacing and substance. In the GOP camp, Donald Trump is summoning his informal band of advisers to test out zingers and chat over bacon cheeseburgers.
 
A FORTRESS AGAINST FEAR
Don Bradway and his wife are among the vanguard moving to an area of the Pacific Northwest known as The American Redoubt. They and like-minded others have cashed out their stocks and invested in gold and silver. They have stockpiles of food, and they're ready to defend against marauders in the event of a world-changing cataclysm.
 
First U.S. offshore wind farm is ready, despite blowback from critics
Off the coast of tiny Block Island, R.I., towering turbines generate mixed emotions about views and costs. Some residents see the birth of a promising industry, but others say they are an expensive eyesore.
 
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Turkish assaults stirring up a hornet's nest in Syria
The incursion is deepening tensions between two major U.S.-backed groups, and on Saturday, Turkey saw its first casualties in the offensive.
Colombian deal could mark victory for U.S. diplomacy
If approved by voters, the peace deal would be a bookend to the long, bloody history of armed insurgency in Latin America, affirming democracy as the only viable political system in the region.
Trump vows to remove undocumented criminals 'within 1 hour' of taking office
Speaking in Iowa, the GOP nominee said he would deport undocumented immigrants who are criminals but didn't address how he would approach millions of others.
Thai militants seem to be using bombs to send a message to the junta
The realization that Thailand's military rulers aren't going anywhere anytime soon appears to have acted as a tipping point for the insurgents, analysts said. 
Cadillac's CT6: Clueless marketing doesn't do justice to a great car
AUTO REVIEW | It's perhaps the best Cadillac that GM has ever made. Too bad the company doesn't seem to know its proper target market.
College football contenders can solve their QB dilemmas with a playoff run
Several championship hopefuls are entering the season with uncertainty at the most prominent position.
With Tony Romo out, rookie Dak Prescott better be ready for the Cowboys
ANALYSIS | Dallas had plenty of time to put a veteran alternative in place at quarterback and failed to do it. Now it faces its almost-worst-case scenario.
News quiz: Did you pay attention this week?
On last week's Olympic-size edition, 94 percent of you knew about Ryan Lochte, but overall scores wouldn't impress any judges. Let's see if you can improve your performance — and time — with this week's 10 questions.
Why I openly talk about my abortion
The stigma and secrecy she felt before and after the procedure made it a lonely experience.
Can this copycat live up to In-N-Out?
CaliBurger can't score for originality like the creators of "animal style," but it can serve a decent patty.
This room's future looks bright
Transform a dark living space with light upholstery and bold accents.
 
     
 
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