Swedish Program Aims To Fight High Youth Suicide Rate In Montana
In Montana, the youth suicide rate between 2011 and 2020 was more than double the national rate for the same age group.
Human Rights
West Virginia Legislature Passes Abortion Ban With Few Exceptions
The legislation would allow victims of rape and incest to obtain abortions at up to eight weeks of pregnancy, if they report to law enforcement first.
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Report: TikTok Search Results Riddled With Misinformation
The amount of misinformation — and the ease with which it can be found — is especially troubling given TikTok's popularity with young people.
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LGBTQ+ Individuals Face Heightened Safety Risks In Prison
LGBTQ+ inmates often face bias, discrimination and unsafe circumstances in prison.
Where Do Front Line Workers Go For Help With Mental Health Challenges?
Trauma of tragedy, pandemic burnout and long hours may push physicians to need mental health treatment, but stigma keeps them from getting help.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer Seeks 10 GOP Votes On Marriage Equality
Earlier this summer, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act by a vote of 267 to 157.
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Officials See Wave Of Rainbow-Colored Fentanyl Across 21 States
The colorful drug comes in various shapes and sizes including pills, powder and blocks that resemble sidewalk chalk.
Why Is It So Difficult To Tackle Homelessness?
How to resolve homelessness is a long-running topic of conversation, with few easy answers.
Researchers Developing Implant To Fight Alcohol, Opioid Addiction
Naltrexone is already FDA approved, but not as an implant. Options are being studied and if all goes well, one could be greenlighted in 2024.
White House Sends Monkeypox Vaccines To Labor Day Weekend Pride Events
Louisiana got 1,500 additional vaccine vials for the Southern Decadence festival in New Orleans.
Driving School Pushes Importance Of More Minority, Women Truck Drivers
Amid a truck driver shortage, a push to add diversity to the force is making way for safety and mindset changes in the industry.
Police Video Of Fatal Encounter Shows Lack Of De-Escalation
Activists are asking why an unarmed person wound up dead, and are accusing police of using disproportionate force.
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Abortion Trigger Laws Take Effect In 3 More U.S. States
Trigger laws restricting access to abortion took effect Friday in Tennessee, Texas and Idaho.
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Officers Won’t Face Any Charges In Rayshard Brooks Shooting
A special prosecutor will not charge two White Atlanta police officers after the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
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KMGH: As Mental Health Is More Widely Acknowledged, Men Still Struggle
A growing number of men are speaking up and spreading awareness about the importance of other men prioritizing mental health.
3 Arkansas Officers Suspended After Video Captures Beating
Two state deputies and a Mulberry police officer were put on suspension after the incident.
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Judge Puts Utah Ban On Transgender Kids In Sports On Hold
Similar cases are underway in states such as Idaho, West Virginia and Indiana.
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The Meaning Behind Pope Francis' Meeting With Transgender People
Some say Pope Francis' meeting with transgender people may not translate into doctrinal change, but it could lead to cultural acceptance.
A Victim Of Human Trafficking Shares Their Story
A major FBI crackdown on human trafficking recently freed dozens of minors. A former victim explains how trafficking happens.
Brianna Grier Funeral Raises Calls For Mental Health Response Teams
Brianna Grier died after sustaining injuries in police custody. Funeral attendees called for mental health support and justice in the investigation.
Sen. Becca Balint Wins Vermont's Democratic Primary For U.S. House
Balint defeated Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, a more centrist candidate who was supported by the state's Democratic establishment.
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Chicago Bakery Attacked For Drag Brunch Illustrates A Social Conflict
A Chicago bakery attacked for planning a drag brunch is now allowed to host the event, but the journey to get there wasn't easy.
How Mass Shootings Have Rattled The American Jewish Community
Many recent mass shootings have largely hit Jewish communities, and now the communities have had to come to grips with tragedy.
4 Officers Are Now Charged In The Death Of Breonna Taylor
The bulk of the charges in this latest indictment surround the search warrant used to get into Taylor's apartment.
Officers Kueng, Thao Sentenced For Their Roles In George Floyd Arrest
The sentencings mark the latest chapter in the search for justice following George Floyd’s fatal arrest more than two years ago.
Ex-Cops Kueng, Thao Sentenced For Violating George Floyd's Rights
The former Minneapolis officers were convicted in Feb. of two counts of violating George Floyd's civil rights as Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck.
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Kentucky Judge Extends Block Of State's Abortion Ban
The injunction from Circuit Judge Mitch Perry allows the state's only two clinics to continue providing abortions while the case is litigated.
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Former Police Officer Sentenced To 2.5 Years For George Floyd's Death
Thomas Lane was sentenced Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Pressure On Senate GOP After Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes House
The bill would repeal the Clinton-era law that defines marriage as a heterosexual union between a man and a woman.
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Ex-Cop Thomas Lane Gets 2 1/2 Years On Floyd Killing Federal Charge
Lane is one of three former Minneapolis officers convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights by depriving him of medical care.
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