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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz is escorted into the courtroom for a hearing regarding possible jury misconduct during deliberations in the penalty phase of his trial on Oct. 14, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The Parkland shooter's life sentence could bring changes to Florida law

Until 2016, Florida law allowed trial judges to impose a death sentence if a majority of the jurors agreed. But now, anything less than 12-0 means an automatic sentence of life without parole.

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How cities can better confront climate change

The city of Milwaukee has an ambitious climate plan to cut its carbon emissions. Hundreds of U.S. cities have similar plans. Very few have met their goals.

A health worker walks inside an isolation ward for monkeypox patients at a hospital in Ahmedabad, India.

Monkeypox FAQ: How contagious? Are kids at risk? If you had chickenpox are you safe?

In the wake of the World Health Organization's declaration of a public health emergency, there are many pressing questions. Here's what we know — and don't yet know — about monkeypox.

A stranger noticed Jackie Briggs' birthmark. It saved her life

Jackie Briggs had a rose-shaped birthmark on her upper arm. One day a stranger noticed it and asked a question about the mark that ended up saving Briggs' life.

University of Pennsylvania Police Officer and K9 Uman, a black Labrador retriever trained in explosives detection, conducting a package search during a routine training exercise.

Bomb-sniffing dogs are in short supply across the U.S.

The pandemic led to global supply snarls — including a shortage of dogs that detect explosives. One big reason is that the U.S. gets the vast majority of its dogs from other countries.

Anti-abortion rights activists protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Here's what could happen now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court's decision will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.

Brandon Tsay is awarded the medal of courage by Alhambra Police Chief Kelley Fraser at the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival in Alhambra, Calif., on Sunday, a little over a week after the Monterey Park mass shooting.

Brandon Tsay wants to use his celebrity to help heal his community

The 26-year-old, who wrested the gun from a shooter who killed 11 people, has been hailed as a hero. Now, he's using his platform to redirect the overwhelming support to Asian American communities.

Rachel and Justin Henderson wait outside the Rady Children's Hospital emergency room with their son, Luke. He had an asthma attack and flu symptoms, in San Diego, Calif., on October 25, 2022.

Respiratory viruses hit families and children especially hard

The number of cases of respiratory viruses has more than doubled in the past couple of weeks at Rady Children's Hospital.

Protesters hold up blank papers and chant slogans as they march in protest in Beijing, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

How protesters in China bypass online censorship to express dissent

After weeks of protests, officials in China are loosening the country's notoriously strict anti-COVID measures. How did protestors succeed despite heavy online censorship?

Courtney Johnson, who has autism and multiple chronic illnesses, lives relatively independently. Her grandparents and friends have helped her access social services. Still, she says, "thinking about the future is a bit terrifying to me."

Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates

Nearly 75% of Americans with disabilities live with a family caregiver, many of them age 60 or older. Updating your care plan now, experts say, can help make sure everyone thrives.

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