U.S. missile strike in Syria, Congress' budget battle and Obamacare answers
Attacking Assad
President Trump ordered the first U.S. strike aimed at Syrian dictator Bashar Assad’s military, taking out the airbase American officials believe was behind the deadly chemical weapons attack this week on a rebel-held town in northern Syria. Assad, and his Russian backers, say the U.S. strike was an illegal “aggression.” How Moscow reacts in the coming days will determine the next phase in the Syrian war, in which the U.S. government now has larger role.
Budget battle
As President Trump and Congress get ready to tackle a series of major fiscal issues facing the country, will the tumultuous political climate in Washington hurt any attempts at fiscal reform? The head of a group fighting for improved fiscal policy thinks so.
Obamacare questions
With the rise, fall and this week’s attempts to resurrect the Republican bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, Obamacare users may be wondering exactly what is going to happen to their benefits and premiums. Here’s what participants can expect from the federal health program in 2018.
Who’s hiring
The U.S job market has been a bright spot in recent months, helping drive the unemployment rate to its lowest level in years. And, notably, it is small and midsize businesses that have led the way. We look at why the stronger hiring by smaller companies is such a good sign for the economy.
Spring allergies
In many parts of the country, spring allergy season is coming on early, and it’s getting worse. One allergy specialist reports tree pollen counts three times higher than this time last year. We’ve got the outlook for spring allergies around the country, and offer the latest advice if you’re suffering now.
Dangerous ground
As tourism surges in Iceland, many visitors don’t realize a large volcano is due to erupt. Scientists predict when Katla blows, it will create a flash flood that could wipe out everything in its path.
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