Death toll climbs in Gatlinburg wildfires in Tennessee
Seven people are confirmed dead as Sevier County wildfires damage or destroy over 700 structures including about 300 in Gatlinburg. The blazes sparked by high winds displaced more than 14,000 residents, with searches ongoing amid blocked roads and renewed fires.
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Great Smoky Mountains
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Pigeon Forge
Tornadoes Across South Kill At Least Five
Severe storms and tornadoes across Alabama Florida and Georgia killed at least five people and injured dozens while knocking out power. Emergency crews worked to save residents as schools closed and homes and businesses were damaged.
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Mississippi
Tennessee
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Rosalie
NWS
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Ider
Ala
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Harris
Destin
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Ocoee
Tenn
Medicare overhaul debate unsettles GOP as Trump era looms
Republican leaders show caution on privatizing Medicare amid push to repeal Obamacare. Senator Lamar Alexander warns solvency issues should be debated separately. House Budget Chair Tom Price signals possible overhaul next fall as Ryan promotes voucher style plans, while several senators hesitate to commit.
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House
Tom Price
Georgia
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White House
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Wisconsin
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Pennsylvania
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Richard Shelby
Alabama
Chuck Grassley
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Obamacare sign ups rise above last year
About 2.1 million consumers enrolled for Obamacare plans in the first four weeks of 2017 on HealthCare.gov. The Department of Health and Human Services said the pace is 167000 higher than the same period in 2016 and that more than 13 million enrollments are expected during the initial three months. HealthCare.gov serves 39 states with subsidies to lower premiums.
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Grassley
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New York
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Carrier keeps about 1000 jobs in Indiana after deal
United Technologies Carrier unit will retain roughly 1,000 jobs at the Indianapolis air conditioner plant, halving planned Mexico job transfers. The deal follows President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Pence pressure on keeping U.S. jobs, with a later Indiana announcement expected detailing terms.
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Midwest
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Pelosi Wins Leadership Battle for House Democrats
Nancy Pelosi remains Democratic leader after a 134 to 63 secret vote choice. The 76 year old California congresswoman beat 43 year old Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio, amid a challenge from younger party members unhappy with losses and senior leadership.
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Ohio
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Community Overflow Shelter System to operate again this winter
Linn County funds sustain COWSS as overflow beds activate from November to March when temperatures drop below freezing. Three shelters including Willis Cady will open overflow beds first. once full, a temporary shelter will serve those still in need.
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