Change of flight plan cited in crash probe
Two American journalists held by North Korean border guards face intense interrogation in Pyongyang after a border incident near the northwest border. A colleague detained on the Chinese side left China on Tuesday as authorities review a flight plan change and compensation talks remain unsettled.
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Insurers offer to phase out risk rating if nationwide coverage
America's Health Insurance Plans and members propose phasing out health status based premiums in the individual market if all Americans are required to have insurance. The move aims to end varying premiums for illness and would rely on universal coverage to share costs, supporters say.
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U.S. Steps Up Anti cartel Fight With Mexico Meeting
Janet Napolitano and Eric Holder slated to meet Mexican officials in early April as violence from drug cartels rises. The plan includes adding border agents from DHS and DEA, expanding anti gun trafficking teams, boosting FBI analysis, and using federal funds for local enforcement to curb spillover into the United States.
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Labor Party to join Israel’s Netanyahu coalition
Israel’s Labor Party voted to join the incoming government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, adding 13 seats to give a 66 seat majority. The decision signals a possible softening of the coalition’s hard line toward the Palestinians and could risk party splits with some members remaining in opposition.
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Fourth cop dies after life support removal in Oakland shootout
Oakland officer John Hege died after organs were donated following brain death from a Saturday confrontation with parolee Lovelle Mixon. Two SWAT officers and Mixon were killed. four organ recipients listed. California AG calls for tighter parole violator monitoring.
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