Health spending rises 5.3 percent in 2014 amid coverage gains
U S health care spending climbed 5.3 percent in 2014 to 3 trillion as the expansion of Obama care and rising drug costs boosted costs. The rise follows a 2.9 percent increase in 2013, with spending reaching 17.5 percent of GDP, signaling a larger share of national resources.
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Calif mass shooting at San Bernardino party leaves 14 dead
Gunmen dressed in black masks and tactical gear stormed a San Bernardino county health department holiday party, killing 14 and wounding 17 before a police pursuit ended with two suspects dead. A third person was detained. one officer was wounded. Investigators eyed terrorism but motive remains unclear. Syed Farook connected suspect name surfaced in reports. A veteran mass shooting in the nation’s history, surpassing Sandy Hook in 2012.
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Britain joins air strikes against Islamic State in Syria
British MPs authorized action against Islamic State targets in Syria by a wide margin. Four RAF Tornados based in Akrotiri Cyprus conducted strikes in Syria shortly after the vote, with details on targets promised later. Prime Minister Cameron framed the action as essential for Britain’s safety following the Paris attacks.
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Trial opens in Freddie Gray police custody death case
The trial of Officer William Porter begins seven months after Gray’s death in Baltimore. Prosecutors say Porter could have saved Gray by calling a medic. defense contests key timing and injuries. Porter faces involuntary manslaughter, second degree assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment.
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