Survey paints downbeat view of America in 2015

Survey paints downbeat view of America in 2015

Health care, terrorism and jobs topped Americans' concerns in 2015, according to a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.

The survey reveals that six years after passage of President Barack Obama's signature Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (widely known as Obamacare), 63 percent of Americans still cite health care as one of their top concerns. Terrorism and unemployment trail close behind, with 62 percent and 60 percent naming them as important issues, respectively, according to the nonpartisan research organization based in Washington.

Belgians arrest 10th suspect in Paris attack probe
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Belgians arrest 10th suspect in Paris attack probe

Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of a 10th person in connection with last month's bloodbath in Paris and said six others had been detained and questioned over a suspected plot to stage new attacks in Brussels during the holidays.

Law enforcement officials said there is no known connection between the two investigations, but they highlight the role of Belgium as a hotbed of Islamic radicalism in Europe. Local authorities anxious after thwarting what they say was a holiday terror plot have canceled New Year's Eve festivities altogether.

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