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Idaho governor balks after 9th Circuit puts state on hook for convict's gender surgery

Idaho’s Republican governor vowed Friday that his state would not pay for the gender reassignment surgery of a convicted sex offender after an appeals court ruled the state was responsible for providing the $20,000 to $30,000 procedure.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: California homeless crisis has exploded because THIS is missing

Reducing criminal penalties has increased homelessness, fraud, theft and illegal drug use.

Pro athletes unite to bring wheelchair basketball and healing to those trapped in war

Wheelchair basketball is transforming the lives of those caught in the crossfire of conflict, disease and poverty – spurred by the International Committee of the Red Cross and two pro American players.

Sen. Markey apologizes to Rep. Kennedy for 'insensitivity' of aide's mental-health retweet

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., found himself apologizing Tuesday after a top campaign aide retweeted a message about "mental health issues" in the family of Rep. Joe Kennedy, a potenial challenger for Markey's Senate seat.

Weight Watchers under fire for children's weight loss app that critics say promotes eating disorders

Weight Watchers came under fire this month after releasing a weight loss app for children and young teens that critics says encourages them to develop eating disorders. 

Teen has 3-pound hairball removed from stomach after complaining of pain, vomiting: report

She reportedly later revealed to her medical team that she had been secretly eating her hair.

Sister of 9th NYPD officer to die by suicide in 2019 says 'blood is on' department's hands

The sister of the ninth New York City police officer to die by suicide this year says she warned the department about guns her brother had in his home — and her concerns that one day he'd use them to kill himself.

George Conway says Trump needs psych testing, 'suffers from personality disorders'

George Conway, attorney and husband of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway, claimed the president suffers from personality disorders and should undergo a "full battery of tests for deteriorating mental capacity."

Jeffrey Epstein reportedly appeared positive before death, told lawyer he'd see him soon

Accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly upbeat and optimistic — or, alternatively, "delusional" — during his final hours alive, with officials contending Epstein gave no indication he'd soon use a confluence of procedural lapses at the lockup as the opportunity he needed to hang himself with a bedsheet Saturday.

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth split gets ugly with drug, partying and cheating allegations: report

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's "amicable" split has turned nasty, with drug use and infidelity accusations flying.