In short, while time prices for other goods and services had shrunk to less than one quarter of their 1958 levels, time prices for health care had more than quadrupled!

FORBES: The Cost of Health Care: 1958 vs. 2012

Other contracts were for sidewalk repairs in the French Quarter and professional services, authorities allege.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Prosecutors alleged that the Alaska senator omitted a quarter million dollars in gifts and services provided by an oil industry executive and other friends.

NPR: Defense, Prosecution Rest In Sen. Stevens' Trial

Aetna (AET) announced that fourth-quarter profit increased by 73 percent, due to low usage of medical services and other expenses being cut.

FORBES: Earnings Wrap: AET, AMZN

Figures for the third quarter of 2012 show a higher proportion of Orange customers lodged complaints about its broadband services than any other firm.

BBC: Orange tops broadband complaints chart