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Millions of Americans live nowhere near a hospital, jeopardizing their lives

Millions of Americans live nowhere near a hospital, jeopardizing their lives

CNN — Liddell faces this situation often and always wonders, what if? She is one of many medical providers working in towns 30 miles or more from a hospital, a distance that can make the difference between life or death. The recent debates over the Affordable Health Care Act raised concerns that millions of Americans could lose access to health care.

Schools throughout the country are grappling with teacher shortage, data show

Schools throughout the country are grappling with teacher shortage, data show

CNN — She still does. But as principal of a high school in Dorchester County, Maryland, she is struggling to find an algebra and geometry teacher just weeks before her school year is set to begin. As students head back to school, Sorrells' district is one of hundreds across the country grappling with a growing teacher shortage -- especially in key areas such as math and special ed.

With new memoir translation, Venice Holocaust survivor reaches more readers

With new memoir translation, Venice Holocaust survivor reaches more readers

Sarasota Herald-Tribune — PieterKohnstam heard the Gestapo before he saw them. PieterKohnstam heard the Gestapo before he saw them. A motorcycle with a sidecar drove down his street, flanking a truck filled with soldiers carrying machine guns. Their engines roared with life, and their sirens wailed.

At Sarasota National Cemetery, 'a day for ... those who died'

At Sarasota National Cemetery, 'a day for ... those who died'

Sarasota Herald-Tribune — Clad in motorcycle vests and denim jeans, they held hands in the hot sun, asking God to give veterans and their families' peace as they remembered one of their own.The six members of Fast Lane for Christ, a Christian motorcycle group, laid a wreath of blue roses at Matthew Gordon DeRemer's grave at Sarasota National Cemetery on Saturday.

Danger Zone: Norman Hall is falling apart, in need of renovations

Danger Zone: Norman Hall is falling apart, in need of renovations

The Independent Florida Alligator — Stepping into Norman Hall is like stepping back in time. Narrow hallways lined with brown lockers are a tribute to the building's origins as a K-12 school. Its red brick exterior dates back to the 1930s. But the historic building's character and charm are lost in its problems. Holes in rotting windows are bandaged with black duct tape to keep out bugs and water.

Florida wipes inspections of troubled nursing homes from its website

Florida wipes inspections of troubled nursing homes from its website

Miami Herald — The inspections of troubled nursing homes have long been posted online so consumers could make informed choices on placing their loved ones. That is, until the deaths at Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills, after which the state took the records down.

Want to see emergency plan for your mom's nursing home? Good luck.

Want to see emergency plan for your mom's nursing home? Good luck.

Miami Herald — To protect the elderly and disabled residents of Florida's 683 nursing homes from the ravages of an Irma-like storm or other disaster, state law requires that administrators submit detailed emergency plans to regulators every year. Will residents have enough food and water to survive a prolonged siege?