White House rips Trump health pick over stock deal

White House rips Trump health pick over stock dealOutgoing White House press secretary Josh Earnest tore into President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for health and human services secretary, Georgia Rep. Tom Price, amid a report that the Republican congressman bought stock in a medical company, then introduced legislation that would have directly benefited the company. “This is a very narrow, specific company that dealt with implants — hip and knee — and the legislation specifically affects implants.

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Young royals urge Britons to talk more about mental health issues

Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talk with marathon participants at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in central LondonBritain&;s Prince William, his wife Catherine and his brother Harry urged Britons on Tuesday to talk more openly about mental health issues, saying too many people suffer in silence. Long-standing supporters of mental health initiatives, they launched the "Heads Together" campaign in 2016, which works with charities to help tackle the stigma around mental health. "There are times when whoever we are, it is hard to cope with challenges and when that happens, being open and honest and asking for help is life changing," William, second in line to the British throne, said in a speech.

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After Vatican controversy, McDonald’s helps feed homeless in Rome

A volunteer distributes cheeseburgers donated by McDonald's to a charity organization which bestowed them to needy people at a walk-in clinic in RomeBy Isla Binnie ROME (Reuters) – McDonald&;s received a lukewarm reception when it opened a new branch just steps from St. Peter&039;s Square last month, but on Monday the fast food giant accepted a challenge to adopt one of Pope Francis&039;s cherished principles – feeding the hungry. The new restaurant, whose opening in a Vatican-owned building on Dec. 30 upset some purists, donated dozens of meals on Monday to a charity which distributed them at a walk-in clinic in Rome. Pope Francis has made defense of the poor and needy a cornerstone of his papacy, setting up shower stalls for the homeless near the Vatican, offering meals and even a VIP-style visit to the Sistine Chapel.

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Republican senator to propose eliminating mandates in Obamacare bill

U.S. Senator Paul arrives for Senate Republican party leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol in WashingtonWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican Senator Rand Paul said on Sunday that the Obamacare replacement bill he plans to unveil would get rid of some of the mandates for health insurance coverage with the aim of bringing down the cost of insurance. Speaking on the CNN program "State of the Union," Paul also said his proposal would overhaul healthcare regulations to allow small businesses to band together to buy insurance. (Reporting By Caren Bohan; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)

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