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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.

Second Chance Community Day is an opportunity for individuals, families, and friends to come together and learn about the products and resources offered by local businesses and organizations, including information and access to health and wellness resources. The event will feature live music from DJ Noel, tasty bites from the Dreams for Change Food Truck, fresh produce for purchase, exceptional local vendors from Southeast San Diego and exciting crafts for the little ones. The event also promotes the Project New Village fresh produce truck that is featured at Second Chance each community day. Second Chance has created this opportunity for people to learn about the services and resources in our neighborhoods and to support local business. Since 1993, Second Chance has provided effective solutions for reducing recidivism, unemployment, and homelessness; empowering participants to make sustainable personal changes that positively impact society. This is done through education, encouragement, specialized training, and supportive services which address issues such as behavioral health, housing, transportation, and substance abuse. Community Day Exhibitors: • Opsam • Southeast San Diego Alano Club • California Coast Credit Union • Project New Village • Courage to Call-vet • Casa Fiesta • Vibe Rite Pies • Family Health Services • Family Health Services Homeless • My Academy • Catholic charities • Episcopal community services • Dreams for Change Food Truck • Vintage Camera Box Photo Booth Parking is available in the Second Chance parking lot, and the Black Contractors Union parking lot next door. For more information, visit: secondchanceprogram.org Stay Connected on Facebook

For decades, tianeptine was used to treat depression, even though no one knew how it worked. But it turns out it's a type of opioid, and the U.S. is facing a spike in abuse of "gas station heroin."

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to win a third term, NPR visited some of his voter base in the north.

The Better Business Bureau is trying to raise awareness of a scam this holiday season that involves text messages from from delivery company imposters.

McElhenney says he bought the team to “bring hope to a town that had fallen on hard times." The FX series Welcome to Wrexham chronicles the team and its owners and fans.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to travel to China at a time when U.S. executives and investors are facing increasing uncertainty and risk doing business there.

There are concerns that a new election data system that's being pushed by conservative activists and is fueling many mass challenges of registrations could kick legitimate voters off the rolls.

Ukraine's economy is battered by Russia's full-scale invasion, but its consumer economy is still running — especially the country's popular sushi restaurants, where cream cheese is a key ingredient.

A new genomic analysis hints at why African Americans face a higher risk of Alzheimer's and stroke, but a lower risk of Parkinson's.