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Hospital: Ft. Hood shooting suspect awake, talking- The man accused of killing 13 people and wounding 29 at Fort Hood is able to talk, a hospital spokesman said Monday, but it's unknown when investigators might take advantage of his improving health to press forward with their probe into the shooting spree.
Radical imam praises alleged Fort Hood shooter- A radical American imam on Yemen's most wanted militant list who had contact with two 9/11 hijackers praised alleged Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan as a hero on his personal Web site Monday.
- Gulf Coast residents hunkered down at home and in shelters Monday as a rare late-season tropical storm headed their way, bringing with it the potential for high winds, flooding and up to 8 inches of rain in some places. After a quiet Atlantic storm season, people took the year's first serious threat in stride.
High court looks at life sentences for juveniles- A seemingly divided Supreme Court wrestled Monday with whether teenagers can be locked away forever for their crimes. The question arose in two cases involving Florida men who are serving life prison terms with no chance of parole for crimes they committed as teenagers. Their lawyers argue that the sentences for people so young are cruel and unusual, in violation of the Constitution, because young people have greater capacity to change.
- Defiant and unapologetic, a man accused of shooting a Kansas abortion provider confessed to the slaying Monday, telling The Associated Press that he killed the doctor to protect unborn children.
Ohio suspect charged in case that led to remains- A Cleveland man has been indicted on rape and attempted murder charges in the investigation that led to the discovery at his home of the remains of 11 people.
Dow jumps to highest level in more than a year- The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year Monday as a falling dollar boosted prices for commodities including gold and oil. Stocks also jumped as investors grew more confident that governments around the world will keep interest rates low to help the global economy.
Chiefs release troubled running back Larry Johnson- Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City. Are you listening, Seattle? What do you think, Indianapolis? Or he might be a declining malcontent who'll only cost money and cause trouble.
Agreement Allows Companion Global Healthcare Clients to Choose India
COLUMBIA, S.C.
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The state-of-the-art Wockhardt Hospitals in
Companion Global Healthcare, which helps self-insured employers and individuals access lower-cost health care overseas, now has affiliations with 10 hospitals located in
Wockhardt (www.WockhardtHospitals.net) has established a special division to serve international patients. The
"A self-insured company can save tens of thousands of dollars if just one of its employees elects to have surgery at a fully credentialed Companion Global Healthcare network facility, and the employee can save thousands in out-of-pocket costs," Boucher said. "The addition of Wockhardt Hospitals to our network gives our clients more outstanding options if they are considering going abroad for care."
"International patients have experienced in our services excellent clinical outcomes with personalized care at highly affordable costs," Wockhardt Hospitals CEO
"We are extremely proud of our JCI accreditation and our affiliation with Harvard Medical International, which gives us access to
About Companion Global Healthcare
Companion Global Healthcare (www.CompanionGlobalHealthcare.com), headquartered in
The company serves uninsured and underinsured individuals, as well as employers and insurance companies that have included the Companion Global Healthcare network in their benefit plans. All BlueCross BlueShield of
BlueCross BlueShield of
Companion Global Healthcare is a separate company that does not offer BlueCross BlueShield of
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