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Foreigners Should Pay to Use Britain's NHS

Foreigners Should Pay to Use Britain's NHS

When an Argentinian visitor, we will call him Pedro, fractured his ankle in Oxford St, an ambulance was at his side in five minutes. The latest in splints was applied and he was soon in a well- equipped Accident and

'Gone Girl' Nabs No. 1 at Box Office from 'Annabelle'

'Gone Girl' Nabs No. 1 at Box Office from 'Annabelle'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Annabelle” couldn’t scare off “Gone Girl” at the weekend box office. The Fox thriller starring Ben Affleck as a man whose wife goes missing overcame the Warner Bros. possessed-doll horror movie with a $38 million debut,

Gut Check: So, Where Do Death Panels Come From?

Gut Check: So, Where Do Death Panels Come From?

Ezekiel Emanuel, a primary mastermind of Obamacare, wants you to know that he wishes to die at 75. So, PLEASE, don’t try to stop him. LET HIM GO.  I KNOW… it’s hard. He’s a swell guy. In his recent pseudo-controversial article

Hong Kong Protests Shrink after Leader OKs Talks

Hong Kong Protests Shrink after Leader OKs Talks

HONG KONG (AP) — The crowds of pro-democracy protesters on the streets of Hong Kong dwindled sharply Friday after the territory’s leader agreed to meet with their leaders over their demands for electoral reforms. An afternoon thunderstorm — and sheer

Windows 10: Microsoft gets its Mojo back

Windows 10: Microsoft gets its Mojo back

Microsoft Windows is so uncool these days that some people are embarrassed to admit they’re not using a MacBook – cripes some people go ahead and buy an Apple computer then, you know, install Windows on the sly hoping no

Hong Kong Protesters Threaten to Occupy Buildings

Hong Kong Protesters Threaten to Occupy Buildings

HONG KONG (AP) — Student leaders of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests warned that if the territory’s top official doesn’t resign by Thursday they will step up their actions, including occupying several important government buildings. By raising the stakes in the

Hong Kong Leader Says Beijing Won't Back Down

Hong Kong Leader Says Beijing Won't Back Down

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader said China won’t back down from its decision to limit voting reforms in the Asian financial hub as pro-democracy protesters set a Wednesday deadline for a response from the government to meet their

Denzel Washington's 'The Equalizer' Debuts with $35M

Denzel Washington's 'The Equalizer' Debuts with $35M

NEW YORK (AP) — Flexing his star power, Denzel Washington led the thriller “The Equalizer” to a $35 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Sony-Columbia Pictures release dominated the weekend box office, surpassing some expectations for the film.

Texas Education Commissioner Promises No Obama Pre-K

Texas Education Commissioner Promises No Obama Pre-K

DALLAS, Texas — On the morning of September 19, Education Commissioner Michael Williams addressed the full State Board of Education (SBOE) about his intention to submit an application for a federally funded universal preschool grant that is part of President