David Coker required hospitalization for head trauma after a correctional officer turned his back and let prisoners assault him.
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A panel of advisors to the FDA voted against the potential use of MDMA for treating PTSD.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a third term, but voters drastically clipped his wings by handing his alliance a narrower margin than predicted.
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The companies behind the now-closed Virginia facility pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act. Animal rights groups applaud the development and say there's more to do.
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The producer and songwriter for Beyoncé and Rihanna was sued in federal court Tuesday by a former protogée.
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The 2024 Oklahoma legislative session is over, concluding one day ahead of the legally-mandated deadline.
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Oklahoma City on Friday released the annual 2024 Point In Time Count, a survey that documents the number of people experiencing homelessness on a particular night in January.
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Ippei Mizuhara, who worked alongside Ohtani for years, pleaded guilty to two counts related to the theft of nearly $17 million from the baseball star. He could face up to 33 years in prison.
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Charlotte the ray was touted as a case of asexual reproduction. Her aquarium now says she's actually sick with a rare disease — not pregnant. "This is a very weird story," an expert tells NPR.
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New White House measure will go into effect if more than 2,500 migrants cross illegally per day.
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13 states introduced bills this year that could give rights to embryos and fetuses associated with people. None passed yet but IVF patients and doctors fear such laws could limit fertility treatment.
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An innovative program in Tampa aims to stop community violence by focusing on teens arrested for carrying guns. It offers support and mentors so they can get a new start outside of the jail system.
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NPR's A Martínez visits Georgia to see the problems some Americans have accessing healthcare and to hear from providers about what they need to fix it.