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LeAnn Rimes reflects on seeking treatment for anxiety, depression: It was 'the best gift'

The Grammy-winner said she learned to love herself again.

John Mulaney, former 'Saturday Night Live' writer, checks into rehab for alcohol, cocaine relapse: report

Comedian John Mulaney, former writer on "Saturday Night Live," has reportedly checked into rehab after suffering a relapse of alcohol and cocaine abuse.

Air Force inspector general report shows Blacks more likely investigated, disciplined

Black service members in the Air Force are far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions and be discharged for misconduct, according to a new report that looked at racial disparities across the service.

Helping kids cope with coronavirus-related changes amid holiday season

Many holiday traditions have been altered or even pushed to the side this year due to the novel coronavirus, which can make it difficult for children – especially those who may not grasp the reasons why – to cope with the changes.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, US drug overdose deaths top record high, CDC says

The number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpassed record highs in the year leading up to May 2020, topping 81,000 lives lost, according to a grim update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Sacklers apologize for harm caused by OxyContin, deny personal responsibility

Former Purdue Pharma board members Dr. Kathe Sackler and David Sackler apologized for the harm caused by OxyContin but denied any responsibility for the country's opioid crisis.

Virginia retirement community sets up hugging walls so family members can embrace

Many of America's elderly have been cut off from their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, so a retirement home in Virginia created a "hugging wall" so that residents can safely embrace their loved ones. 

Mexico passes bill that could set back US partnership in drug war by decades

Lawmakers in Mexico on Tuesday approved a controversial reform to the National Security Law to "regulate and monitor all activities of foreign agents," which critics say will dramatically set back U.S. and Mexico relations and hamper efforts in the battle against drug cartels.

CBP sees 'alarming uptick' in fentanyl seizures at southern border

There has been an “alarming uptick” in the seizure of hard drugs like fentanyl at the southern border, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials said Monday -- with a 225% increase in seizures of the deadly drug compared to the same time last year.

Japan's serial ‘Twitter killer’ sentenced to death

A Japanese court on Tuesday sentenced a man to death for killing and dismembering nine people, most of whom had posted suicidal thoughts on social media, in a case that shocked the country.