GOP health plan push, man-made famine, and a stock bubble
Battle lines
The first major legislative test of Donald Trump’s presidency is slated for tomorrow night, when the House votes on the Republican health care bill. No Democrats are expected to support the bill, but it also has detractors within the GOP. Republicans can’t afford to lose any more than 21 votes, but will they?
War on children
One million children are in desperate need of food in South Sudan, but fierce fighting in the country’s civil war means aid workers can’t reach the areas that need it most. We meet some of the youngest victims, and the people trying to save them from a war in which starvation is being wielded as a weapon.
Hopes and fears
After President Trump’s election, investors pushed stocks into record territory on hopes of tax cuts and a surge in federal spending. Now, markets are nosing down amid fears the fight over replacing Obamacare could delay White House plans to stimulate growth. Is Wall Street’s post-election bubble about to pop?
Missing teen
Investigators have released new information in the nationwide search for missing 15-year-old Tennessee girl Elizabeth Thomas. She was last seen nine days ago. Investigators believe her former teacher, 50-year-old Tad Cummins, convinced Thomas to run away with him.
House wars
Buying a home this year? Better bring plenty of cash and gird for battle. Experts say competition for housing is heating up across the country, with bidding wars breaking out for desirable properties. We look at what’s behind the pickup in demand for residential real estate, and how could it impact you.
Over the iPad?
When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad in 2010, he called it “magical and revolutionary.” But while consumers initially snapped it up, demand has flatlined in recent years. Apple is trying to spruce up the iPad with new features and lower prices, but has the iconic tablet has lost its magic?
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