New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number needs more state-level commitment: Becerra
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra told reporters Friday that the upcoming launch of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s new three-digit number, 988, on July 16, “will work, if the states are
Two Kentucky officers killed, several hurt by gunman who opened fire at his home
Richard Williams Photography/Getty Images/Stock (ALLEN, Ky.) — A 49-year-old man is in custody after he allegedly gunned down two police officers and wounded several others in a mass shooting at his Kentucky home. The shooting unfolded in Floyd
New York lawmakers introduce bill to ban guns from Times Square, mass transit
Craig Ruttle-Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York lawmakers introduced legislation Friday that would ban the concealed carry of guns in a “sensitive location,” including Times Square and all mass public transportation, according to a draft of the
NBC rescues CBS' 'Magnum P.I.' reboot with 2-season deal
(L-R) Weeks, Hernandez — CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “Time to dust off the Aloha shirt!” That was the word from star and producer Jay Hernandez as he celebrated the news NBC has picked
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to McCain, Biles and more
Eric Thayer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Friday announced the next list of recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, gun control advocate Gabrielle Giffords and actor Denzel Washington are among the
Sinema opposes Biden's call for filibuster exception to pass abortion rights
Bonnie Cash-Pool/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema remains committed to upholding the Senate filibuster, a spokesperson said Friday, a day after President Joe Biden said he would support making an exception to codify abortion rights
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in 1990 murder of 17-year-old girl
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK) — A suspect has been identified in the 1990 cold case murder of a Seattle teenager through the investigative tool of genetic genealogy, Washington state officials announced. But the suspect, Robert Brooks,
Workplace inaccessibility is keeping disabled people from jobs
Courtesy Melissa Gates (NEW YORK) — Melissa Gates, who is physically disabled and uses a cane or scooter to move around, was actively searching and applying for a federal job. It took her 20 years before she finally
Denzel, Simone Biles among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for STARZ — Taylor Hill/WireImage Denzel Washington and Simone Biles will soon have another award for their shelves. The two-time Oscar and Tony winner and the four-time Olympic gold medalist are among the
“Extra” extra: A background actress gets the spotlight, thanks to a now-viral clip of 'Doctor Strange' sequel
Marvel Studios Background actors — commonly known as extras — are the unsung heroes of any movie or TV show, as they fill the frame and give context to a scene without saying a word. They’re essentially