2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes WASHINGTON - Oh, how the tables have turned. 'Kill the bill' protesters target health care WASHINGTON - Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives incensed over the Democrats' health care overhaul protested at the Capitol on Thursday, arguing that the legislation amounts to a government takeover of the nation's medical system. Another GOP senator open to health care overhaul WASHINGTON - Another Republican senator says she's open to voting for a sweeping health care overhaul this year. Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Wednesday the status quo is unaccaptable and she shares the goal of passing responsible health care legislation to expand coverage and curb costs.
Physicist James Van Allen dies American physicist James Van Allen, who helped propel the United States into the space race and discovered the bands of radiation that surround the Earth that were later named for him, died on Wednesday, the University of Iowa said.