More Democrats want expanded health law
A Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows 51 percent of Democrats want to expand the Affordable Care Act, a 15 point rise since December, amid Democratic debate on universal health coverage. Overall, 49 percent disapprove and 38 percent support the law. Republicans remain highly opposed and independents split.
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Pentagon disciplines 16 over 2015 Kunduz hospital strike
The Pentagon punished 16 service members for errors leading to the October 3 2015 airstrike on Doctors Without Borders MSF hospital in Kunduz Afghanistan. One officer was suspended from command others received letters of reprimand counseling or retraining while no criminal charges were filed.
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Siege fear as strike kills dozens in Aleppo hospital
In Aleppo, airstrikes and shelling killed more than 60 in 24 hours, with a hospital in the rebel Sukkari district struck. Activists accuse the government of carpet bombing while aid groups warn of a looming humanitarian disaster as peace talks falter and a possible full siege looms.
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Relatives of Calif shooter arrested on marriage fraud
Riverside officials say three relatives of the San Bernardino attackers face charges in a marriage fraud scheme tied to Russian sisters. Suspects include Syed Raheel Farook and his sister-in-law Tashfeen Malik, with Mariya Chernykh named as the most culpable. Prosecutors allege Chernykh obtained legal status via a sham marriage to Enrique Marquez Jr, who admitted receiving payments for the arrangement. All pleaded not guilty. Chernykh placed under electronic monitoring with a $50,000 bond forthcoming.
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House moves to require women in military draft
The House Armed Services Committee backed a provision to require women to register for the draft as part of a sweeping defense policy bill. Rep. Duncan Hunter opposed drafting women, while Rep. Jackie Speier supported universal conscription to advance gender equality and equal treatment in the military. The measure passed 32-30 in committee.
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