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A study from JAMA Pediatrics compares states that have permissive gun laws with others that have strict regulations. The states with tougher rules did not see a rise in gun deaths among children and teens.

U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.

Every stride at "Walk Like MADD" in Temecula brings us closer to ending impaired driving, a public safety crisis that claimed 1,479 lives in California in 2022. On March 29, impaired driving survivors, victims’ families, law enforcement, and advocates will rally at Linfield Christian School for the "Walk Like MADD" 5K, a powerful event that brings the community together to raise money that directly funds MADD’s 24/7 free victim services. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a movement. With impaired driving fatalities surging 33% nationwide since 2019 and accounting for more than one-third of all traffic deaths in California-–this year’s "Walk Like MADD" is more critical than ever. Participants will share personal stories of loss, survival, and resilience—stories that underscore the toll of impaired driving and the urgency to act now. Funds raised from "Walk Like MADD" provide critical support for MADD’s free 24/7 victim services, including: - Assistance with crime victim compensation - Guidance through the criminal and civil justice systems - Court accompaniment for hearings and trials - Help with victim impact statements - Emotional support for victims and their loved ones - Connections to other victims and survivors with shared experiences - Referrals to additional resources and support groups Register MADD on Instagram and Facebook

U.S. health officials confirmed the salmonella infections were linked to contaminated organic and cage-free brown eggs from August Egg Company. All recalled eggs should be thrown away, the CDC said.

A former police chief and convicted killer known as the "Devil in the Ozarks" was captured by law enforcement 1.5 miles from the prison he escaped from following a nearly two-week-long manhunt.

Whether it’s monetary donations or volunteering your time, there's a lot you can do to help those impacted by LA wildfires. We hear from a 2003 Cedar Fire survivor about what truly helps — and what doesn’t — when recovering from a disaster.

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the government to immediately halt deportation proceedings against the wife and five children of a man charged in the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, responding to what the judge called an urgent situation to ensure the protection of the family's constitutional rights.

And Housing for All is an impressively comprehensive examination of homelessness in America by Maria Foscarinis, who has worked in homelessness advocacy for decades.

For the third time in as many days, Palestinians in Gaza have been shot while trying to get food. Israel has acknowledged that its soldiers opened fire on people who were approaching them.

The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting an active season.