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That would represent a 2.2% increase over last year, when a record 119.7 million travelers hit the road or took to the skies for the holidays.

From Los Angeles Times

Before it took effect in 2014, insurance companies in many states could deny coverage for preexisting conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

She began to regain responsiveness in the evening and was finally able to get out of bed again by 22:00, 13 hours after she took the medication.

From BBC

Wall Street has been focused on the state of Nike’s turnaround efforts under the leadership of Hill, who took the job last year.

From MarketWatch

I took a photo of my face and sent it to my wife, telling her that I loved her, not knowing whether I’d see her again.

From The Wall Street Journal