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Mass shooter thought he deserved a parade after killing 11 in antisemitic attack, according to psychologist

Robert Bowers, the man who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue, thought he deserved a parade and medals following his crimes, according to a psychologist's testimony.

Suspect in deadly home invasion blogged downfall from USC grad to mental blackouts

Christopher Ferguson, the suspect in the Newton, Massachusetts, triple-murder home invasion, wrote a blog post in 2020 about his struggles with bipolar disorder.

Pete Davidson enters rehab: 'SNL' star’s therapy pursuit echoes comedians Chevy Chase and Chris Farley

Pete Davidson reportedly entered rehab after struggling with "borderline personality disorder and PTSD." Fellow "Saturday Night Live" stars have also sought help for mental and physical health.

Hospitals in this state are no longer required to report all substance-exposed babies

Washington hospitals no longer have to report all drug-exposed babies to protective services in an effort to reduce stigma against addiction and improve newborn care.

Gender dysphoria growing among younger adults amid ‘increasing acceptance,’ study finds

People are receiving diagnoses of gender dysphoria at younger ages, a study from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine found. Two mental health experts shared insights.

City of Los Angeles homeless population increased by 10% despite millions spent to address issue, figures show

Los Angeles and Los Angeles County saw increases in homelessness, according to figures released Thursday as leaders grapple with how to address the matter.

Family seeks investigation after Virginia man dies of asphyxiation at psychiatric hospital

In March, Virginia man Irvo Otieno died of asphyxiation as he was admitted to a mental hospital. Otieno’s relatives are now seeking to open a criminal investigation.

Four-time gold medalist Simone Biles will return to competition for first time since Tokyo Olympics

The superstar gymnast is scheduled to make her to return to competition at the U.S. Classic in August, her first event since the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics.

German police warn of ‘Blue Punisher’ ecstasy pill following 2 teen deaths

Police in Germany warn that a potentially lethal blue pill featuring a skull logo resembling the Marvel character “The Punisher" is circulating the region.

Hawaii authorities arrest couple suspected of supplying fentanyl after 2 people at a resort die from overdose

Two people died in a mass overdose of fentanyl at an oceanfront Hawaii hotel. The couple who allegedly supplied the drugs were arrested Friday.