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A screenshot from a video touting a gap plan called "Premium Saver."

Would You Like Some Insurance With Your Insurance?

What's old is new again — with the health care law requiring everyone to get some form of major medical insurance, insurance to pay for small-scale medical costs like deductibles is back.

President Obama plays with children at a Head Start center in Yeadon, Pa. The Obama administration is requiring some Head Start programs to compete for continued federal funding.

Under Scrutiny, Some Head Start Programs In Limbo

The Obama administration has proposed big changes for the early childhood education program Head Start. Programs the government has labeled "deficient" must now compete for funds to continue operating. But some argue that turning Head Start into a competitive grants program will not be easy.

The probable track of Tropical Storm Marco, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Louisiana Braces For 'One-Two Punch' Of Storms As Marco And Laura Approach Shore

Tropical Storm Marco is forecast to make landfall on Monday, followed closely behind by another storm named Laura. "The first 72 hours is on you," Gov. John Bel Edwards warned residents.

Experts from the World Health Organization say they gave explicit warnings about the risks of the COVID-19 outbreak in early January. They said this after President Trump this week accused the agency of obscuring the truth. Above: the WHO's headquarters in Geneva.

'We Alerted The World' To Coronavirus On Jan. 5, WHO Says In Response To U.S.

President Trump said the health agency delayed raising the alarm on the threat from the new coronavirus. A WHO expert says that in early January, the World Health Organization "was very, very clear."

Two clients get their hair shampooed at Good. Co. Salon & Spa. Owner Emily Anderson says the salon is booked for the summer and everybody is busy each day.

Vaxxed & Waxed, Booked & Busy: Beauty Salons Are Seeing A Post-Vaccination Boom

After a tough financial year for the beauty industry, salons are seeing a much welcome boost in bookings now that more adults in the U.S. are vaccinated.

Ruth Miller is among a group of young Indigenous activists who have come to add their voice to COP26.

Indigenous activists are united in a cause and are making themselves heard at COP26

Indigenous activists from around the world are in Glasgow for COP26, but say the same legacy of colonialism that has led to climate-related losses has impacted their access to the conference.

Efforts to Boost U.S. Border Control Face Challenges

The Department of Homeland Security is increasing its presence along the U.S.-Mexican border. But qualifications for border patrol agents are tough, and recruiters struggle to meet their quotas. Those who do complete training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in New Mexico often leave for greener pastures. Carrie Kahn reports.

FAA orders grounding of certain Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident

Alaska Airlines is inspecting all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. United Airlines will also ground some of its jets. Meanwhile, Southwest and American said they do not carry the affected model.

Trump's promise to end CBP One app worries migrants waiting in Mexico

Incoming president Donald Trump has vowed to end the CBP One app, which people outside the U.S. use to book appointments to petition for asylum.

Tribeca turns 25 with stars, surprises and standout indies

From a recording studio inside a Cameroon prison to a tribute to New York's retired MetroCard, the Tribeca Film Festival marked 25 years by spotlighting unexpected stories.

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