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For Charlie Kjelshus, "the birthday rule" meant that dad Mikkel's plan ― with a high deductible and coinsurance obligation ― was deemed her primary coverage after her stay as a newborn in the neonatal intensive care unit. Mom Kayla's more generous plan was considered secondary coverage. It left her parents with a huge bill.

Proposed Law Would End Health Insurance 'Birthday Rule' That Snags New Parents

The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas, could save some parents from unexpected (and sometimes massive) medical bills.

Japan's Justice Minister Masako Mori, pictured in 2014, called it an "extremely cruel and brutal case." She signed Wei Wei's execution order on Monday.

Japan Hangs Chinese Prisoner, 1st Foreigner Executed In 10 Years

"It is an extremely cruel and brutal case in which the happily living family members ... were all murdered because of truly selfish reasons," Justice Minister Masako Mori said at a news conference.

In this image from U.S. Capitol Police video, Paul Hodgkins of Tampa, Fla., stands in the well on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6. On Monday he was sentenced to eight months in prison.

Capitol Rioter Who Walked On Senate Floor On Jan. 6 Sentenced To 8 Months In Prison

A U.S. District Court judge says he wanted to send a message with his sentencing of Paul Hodgkins. It is the first resolution of a felony case stemming from the insurrection.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, pictured in June, was assured a second term after his Prosperity Party was declared the winner of last month's national election.

Ethiopia's Ruling Party Wins National Election In Landslide

The results assure a second five-year term for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Smoke plumes from the Valley Fire viewed from Japatul Road facing East, southeast of Alpine in San Diego County. Sept. 6, 2020.

San Diego County supervisors push forward on complicated Climate Action Plan

The state mandated requirement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has county officials pushing hard to develop a legally defensible climate action plan.

Visitors to Lake Powell unload non-motorized watercraft at Stateline boat ramp. The reservoir's low level prompted the ramp's closure to all motorized boats.

Lake Powell — Nation's Second-Largest Reservoir — Hits Record Low

The nation’s second-largest reservoir, Lake Powell, is now at its lowest point since it was filled in the 1960s.

Saint Coltrane: The Church Built On 'A Love Supreme'

Jazz Night visits the St. John Will-I-Am Coltrane African Orthodox Church, an evolving house of worship that has incorporated John Coltrane's A Love Supreme album as their chief liturgical text.

Members of the U.S. team pose for NBC cameras during the closing ceremony on Sunday.

NBC Touts A Silver Lining In Historically Low Viewership For The Tokyo Olympics

Average prime time viewership was just 15.5 million people, down from an average 26.7 million for the Rio Games in 2016. But NBC's broadcast ratings ranked second only to its Sunday Night Football.

Australia's Ashleigh Barty poses with the winner's trophy on Saturday after winning the Wimbledon women's singles final against the Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova.

Barty Is First Australian To Win The Wimbledon Women's Singles Title Since 1980

The 25-year-old Ashleigh Barty beat 29-year-old Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in three sets, bringing home the first women's Wimbledon trophy in more than four decades.

U.S. star Simone Biles poses with the bronze medal following the women's balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

She's Still Dealing With The Twisties, But Simone Biles Wins Another Medal In Tokyo

Biles looked happy and relieved after dismounting the balance beam, smiling and waving at the crowd to roaring applause. She's still experiencing the "twisties" but has found ways to cope.

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