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States With Aid-in-Dying Laws
Eight states, plus Washington, D.C., have enacted ‘death with dignity’ legislation.
Casey Leins Aug. 1, 2019
Lead Found in 900 NYC Classrooms
The report comes as New York’s mayor is defending his record on the issue of lead abatement as he seeks the Democratic presidential nomination.
Lauren Camera Aug. 1, 2019
Black Babies at Highest Risk of Dying
A new analysis shows the mortality rate among babies born to black women in the U.S. was more than twice the rates for other racial groups.
Gaby Galvin Aug. 1, 2019
Worst States for Infant Mortality
The U.S. lags behind other countries in infant mortality, and these 10 states are among those struggling the most.
Gaby Galvin Aug. 1, 2019
Gonorrhea Outbreak Confirmed in a Single Washington County
Health officials confirmed gonorrhea outbreak confined to Washington state county.
Associated Press July 31, 2019
California Poverty Rate Still High
Nearly four in 10 Californians are living near or below poverty levels.
Lauren Favre July 31, 2019
Hep A Outbreak in Washington State
Health officials say cases have been confirmed in four counties in people who are homeless or who use drugs.
Gaby Galvin July 31, 2019
Baltimore Schools' Mission: Help Students Cope With Trauma
Baltimore's "trauma-sensitive schools" aim to help students deal with chronic violence and poverty.
Associated Press July 31, 2019
Better Pregnancies for Black Women in Ala.
To curb pregnancy-related deaths, calls to get back to basic aspects of health care are coming from the federal level on down.
Haisten Willis July 31, 2019
