U.S. Doctors, Hospitals Reap $6.5 Billion From Drug and Device Makers: Report by REUTERS

By REUTERS

U.S. doctors and research hospitals collected nearly $6.5 billion in payments for services rendered to pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2014, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments report…

Published: June 30, 2015 at 02:41PM

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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Pushes Debt Relief for Corinthian Students by REUTERS

By REUTERS

The U.S. government and former students of Corinthian Colleges, which closed in April, need to promote the government’s loan relief program before asking for a stay on all student debt collections, a U.S. Bankruptcy judge said on Tuesday.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 01:29PM

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After ‘Gratifying’ Week, Obama Sees Long To-Do List in Time Left by REUTERS

By REUTERS

It did not match the week of his wedding or the weeks his daughters were born, but President Barack Obama acknowledged on Tuesday that last week was a particularly momentous one for him.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 01:11PM

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Judge Blocks New Florida Law That Delays Abortions 1 Day by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Florida judge is blocking a new state law that requires women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 11:02AM

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GE Capital CEO Sees Asset Sale Pace Speeding Up in Third Quarter by REUTERS

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The head of General Electric Co’s finance unit said Tuesday he expects the pace of GE Capital asset sales will accelerate in the third quarter as the U.S. conglomerate eyes unloading an even bigger chunk of assets.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 08:29AM

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Report Shows Widespread Mistreatment by Health Workers During Childbirth by DENISE GRADY

By DENISE GRADY

The abuses inflicted on women around the world as their babies are born are forcing some to stay at home instead of going to a hospital.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Factbox: Republican 2016 Presidential Field Swells to 14 With Christie by REUTERS

By REUTERS

The race for the Republican Party’s 2016 presidential nomination now includes 14 official candidates for the White House with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s bid launched on Tuesday. At least two others are still likely to announce bids.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 10:05AM

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Eruption of Wolf Volcano, Galapagos Islands

In late May 2015, the highest volcano in the Galapagos Islands, Wolf volcano, erupted for the first time in 33 years. The wide image and closeup of Wolf was acquired on June 11, 2015, by the ASTER instrument on NASA’s Terra satellite. The false-color images combine near-infrared, red, and green light (ASTER bands 3-2-1). via NASA http://ift.tt/1LFLHKj

Umbrellas Up at Wimbledon-To Keep the Sun Off by REUTERS

By REUTERS

As is so often the case, the weather was the number one topic of conversation at Wimbledon on Tuesday but for once it was not the prospect of rain that brought out the umbrellas but a beating sun on what was forecast to be the hottest day of the…

Published: June 30, 2015 at 03:22AM

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With Canada PM Job Now in Reach,’ Angry Tom’ Reins in Temper by REUTERS

By REUTERS

The left-wing leader in striking distance of toppling Canada’s Conservative prime minister was once known as “Angry Tom,” but Thomas Mulcair has been turning on the charm to convince voters he is ready to run the country.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 03:11AM

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