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Federal judge rules New Hampshire has one year to stop holding psychiatric patients in emergency rooms

A federal judge ruled that New Hampshire has one year to stop holding psychiatric patients in emergency rooms. This comes several months after ruling the practice unconstitutional.

West Virginia woman sentenced to over 60 years for meth, fentanyl trafficking

A West Virginia woman has been sentenced Tuesday to over 60 years for the trafficking of meth and fentanyl. The woman was in charge of a drug trafficking ring in Fayette County.

Virginia man accused of attacking congressional staffers with baseball bat now faces federal charges

A 49-year-old man charged with attacking two federal employees working for Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly with an aluminum bat now faces federal charges.

White House announces new funding for teen mental health crisis: ‘Will help save lives’

As millions of Americans, particularly young people, continue to struggle with mental health challenges, the White House announced how the Biden administration plans to tackle the crisis.

China is coming for our kids with these dangerous products

China finds many ways to threaten the homeland. Some ways may seem minor, but they impact our nation’s future all the same.

VOTERS’ REMORSE: Blue state survey shows majority want to re-criminalize drugs: 'We made an enormous mistake'

Oregonians overwhelmingly voted to decriminalize hard drugs in 2020, but many voters told researchers Measure 110 has made addiction, homelessness and crime worse.

Forgiveness could lead to better mental health, Harvard study reveals

A new study from Harvard's School of Public Health suggests forgiving others has mental health benefits. University of Memphis psychology professor Dr. M. David Rudd weighed in.

Tennessee sheriff suspects drug overdose in deaths of 2 high school students

Tennessee police suspect that a drug overdose is responsible for the two teenagers who were found dead at a high school and a third who was hospitalized.

Man who ran over Missouri officer pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

A man who ran over a Missouri police officer pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after a judge accepted his plea. The officer was left paralyzed after being hit.

American depression levels hit all-time high: poll

Levels of lifetime and current depression are at an all-time high for Americans this year, according to a new poll.