Spanish-speaking Latino households trying to reach Florida’s Medicaid call centers are facing hours of delays, new research shows, jeopardizing their ability to provide crucial information that may prevent them from being kicked out of the federal insurance program. Research from UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights advocacy organization, first shared with NBC News, shows… Continue reading In Florida, hours of delays and dropped calls are keeping many Hispanic families out of Medicaid, report says
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Hours before the coup in Niger, U.S. diplomats said the country was stable
At first, U.S. diplomatic and military officials insisted the cause was a personal dispute between the president and the head of his Presidential Guard, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, and that it could be resolved quickly. Tchiani had allegedly taken Bazoum hostage because he expected Bazoum to fire him. “In the first day, we were told by all… Continue reading Hours before the coup in Niger, U.S. diplomats said the country was stable
Miami-Dade police chief was handcuffed hours before suicide attempt, bodycam video shows
Hours before Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez attempted suicide last week, he was confronted and handcuffed by police officers at a hotel following reports of a man threatening self-harm. Ramirez, however, was ultimately released after telling officers he had no plans to harm himself or anyone else. Tampa police released new files, including body… Continue reading Miami-Dade police chief was handcuffed hours before suicide attempt, bodycam video shows
New York swimmer swept out to sea for 5 hours, rescued after making flag with shirt and fishing pole
A New York swimmer who was swept out to the Atlantic Ocean on Monday tread water for five hours before being rescued — thanks to a makeshift flag he built with his shirt and a fishing pole that was floating by, police said. Dan Ho, from Copiague, New York, embarked on a morning swim around… Continue reading New York swimmer swept out to sea for 5 hours, rescued after making flag with shirt and fishing pole