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Vials of evidence in a sexual assault case are labeled and sorted at the Houston Forensic Science Center, April 2, 2015.

More Than 2,000 Rape Kits From 12 County Agencies Sent To Lab For Testing

More than 2,000 rape kits from a dozen local law enforcement agencies have been sent to an independent lab for testing, with test results received on nearly 90% of the kits.

If one person in the household is sick with COVID-19, everyone else in the home should consider themselves as possibly having an asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic infection, even if they feel fine, doctors say.

How To Stay Healthy When Your Child, Spouse Or Roommate Has COVID-19

Sharing a home with someone who has COVID-19 raises your risk of catching the virus. But the sick person needs your support, as well as good hygiene skills. Try these "best practice" tips.

How To Stay Healthy When Your Child, Spouse Or Roommate Has COVID-19

Sharing a home with someone who has COVID-19 raises your risk of catching the virus. But the sick person needs your support, as well as good hygiene skills. Try these "best practice" tips.

A column of black smoke rises ominously from a fire at a warehouse at Beirut's port on Thursday. A Lebanese official has said the fire is under control.

Huge Fire At Beirut's Port Causes Panic Following Last Month's Explosion

The fire erupts at a warehouse storing oil and tires in the port's duty-free zone, sending waves of fear through the devastated city. By early Thursday evening, the fire was reportedly under control.

Ann King-Concialdi bikes through North Park while wearing a face covering, April 21, 2020.

More San Diegans Biking During COVID-19 Pandemic

The data show that with more people staying closer to home, the choice to use alternative transportation for shorter trips, including outdoor opportunities for recreational and fitness activities, continues to increase.

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a report on racial disparities and COVID-19 calling for Congressional action.

Senate Democrats Call On Congress To Fix Racial Disparities In Health Care

A new report highlights the disproportionate harm the pandemic has done to Black people, Latinos and Native Americans, and systemic factors behind it. It lays out steps to repair the problems.

From left: comedians Natasha Chandel, Abdullah Afzal, and Mariam Sobh each performed a set during the virtually streamed Socially Distant Eid Comedy Night Special.

Muslim Comics Gather Over Zoom To Celebrate Eid With Jokes And Joy

Forty comedians came together for 2 hours of stand-up to celebrate a socially distant Eid-al-Fitr. They cracked wise about everything from smelly burps to parents who share misinformation on WhatsApp.

Home But Not Safe, Some LGBTQ Young People Face Rejection From Families in Lockdown

For many young people, going to college allows them to finally express their sexual orientation or gender identity. Now with schools closed, many are suffering with families that don't accept them.

A survey of women ages 18 to 44 found that for an estimated 3.3 million women in that age group, their first sexual experience was rape. Researchers say if the numbers included all women they'd be much higher.

'Tip Of The Iceberg' — 1 In 16 Women Reports First Sexual Experience As Rape

The average age of those who were raped was around 15, and their assailants were typically older partners. Women who were raped had a greater likelihood of long-term health problems.

Visitors wearing face masks wait to see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum on Monday. The most visited museum in the world reopened to the public after closing in March.

France's Louvre Reopens Most Of The Museum — Sans Big Crowds

One museumgoer says it's a "much more comfortable experience" to view the Mona Lisa without the mobs of tourists. The Louvre put in place mask-wearing, one-way paths and other distancing measures.

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