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A tsunami-warning system makes waves

Big lessons can be learned from Wednesday's giant earthquake off Indonesia that led to an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami warning. The new system, set up since the big 2004 disaster, worked.
Green bean or sweet potato: Battle of the casserole dishes

We can't make the choice for you. But here are some arguments that can help you choose between green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole as part of your Thanksgiving dinner.
Medicare overhaul? Tea party sees a chance.

Medicare overhaul is priority of tea party activists planning to make themselves heard at town hall meetings in key battleground states. Supporters want Medicare overhaul along the lines of Rep. Ryan's plan.
Chicago: First US city to regulate coal plant air pollution?

A Chicago alderman has forwarded a proposal for the city to regulate coal plant emissions. It is part of an ongoing effort to address serious air pollution problems in the city.
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For a more energy-efficient home, ample insulation is key

Want a home that's more energy-efficient and saves money on heat and cooling? Upgrading your insulation is key.
What lessons Massachusetts holds for US healthcare reform

Healthcare reform came to Massachusetts in 2006. More residents now have insurance, but healthcare costs have not come down.
US healthcare overhaul: five lessons from abroad

From Taiwan to France to Singapore, many countries offer more comprehensive coverage at a cheaper cost.
Battle over the baby bottle: Should containers with bisphenol A be banned?

A number of states are moving to curtail the sale and use of bottles that have this chemical. But industry groups say BPA's risks are overblown.
Obama cites fiscal, moral imperatives for healthcare reform

His goal of accomplishing it this year poses a challenge.
In digitizing healthcare, a battle over patient privacy

US lawmakers argue over how to balance the benefits of electronic medical records with privacy needs.
House stimulus bill widens healthcare

Newly jobless would get Medicaid or other subsidies to help pay medical costs.
The fix on tobacco

Congress must let the FDA regulate tobacco as one more way to end temptation of smoking.
Health insurance falling short

A spike in the number of 'underinsured' adults since 2003 startles healthcare experts.
Arguments mount for a national healthcare system

Some reformers say a government-run system has become an 'economic necessity.'