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- Benzodiazepines: America's 'Other Prescription Drug Problem'
Drugs like Valium, Xanax and Ativan are more popular than ever. Frequently used to treat anxiety, the medicines can be risky, especially when mixed with alcohol or opioids.
- Trump Acknowledges Michael Cohen Represented Him In Stormy Daniels Payment
The president said for the first time that his longtime lawyer had been working on his behalf in paying off the adult film actress but said he wasn't involved in Cohen's New York City case.
- Lynching Memorial In Alabama Remembers The Victims Of Unacknowledged Terror
The first memorial honoring the victims of lynching across the American South opens Thursday in Montgomery, Ala. The non-profit Equal Justice Initiative documented the names of 4,400 victims.
- Ford To Phase Out 'Traditional Ford Sedans' Such As Fusion And Taurus In The U.S.
Ford Motor Co. reported a $1.7 billion profit for the first quarter, but it's planning big changes — such as phasing out nearly all of its cars in favor of trucks and SUVs.
- Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee
Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk.
- On The Hunt For The Elusive Morel Mushroom In Ohio's Appalachian Country
It's early spring in southeastern Ohio. Foodies and opportunists are starting to scour the trails for morels. But finding the tiny, wrinkled gems requires perfect weather, patience and a little luck.
- Study: Colleges That Ditch The SAT And ACT Can Enhance Diversity
A new study confirms what some researchers have been saying for decades — standardized tests have little or no value in predicting students' success in college. So why do institutions use them?
- After Decades, Calif. Authorities Arrest Suspected 'Golden State Killer'
DNA led to the arrest of a suspected serial killer and rapist who terrorized California in the 70s and 80s. Authorities closed in just days ago. Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, is charged in the case.
- Casting Aside Shame And Stigma, Adults Tackle Struggles With Literacy
Over the past 25 years, U.S. adult literacy rates have not improved. Learning how to read, one adult learner says, is like "opening up a Christmas present every day."
- New Lynching Memorial Is A Space 'To Talk About All Of That Anguish'
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice opens Thursday in Montgomery, Ala., and includes monuments for victims of lynchings. Organizers say it's time "to confront the brutality."
- EPA Chief Pruitt Faces Tough Questions On Capitol Hill
EPA chief Scott Pruitt faced tough questions on Capitol Hill Thursday and said the recent scrutiny he has received over ethical issues is an effort to undermine the president's agenda.
- Boston Changes 'Yawkey Way' To 'Jersey Street' After Concerns Over Racist Legacy
The Red Sox called for the change to distance themselves from former owner Tom Yawkey's era of racial discrimination. Others argue that he redeemed himself.
- Michael Cohen Says He Will Take The Fifth In Stormy Daniels Suit
The longtime attorney to President Trump will not answer questions in the lawsuit brought by the adult entertainer who says she was paid to keep quiet about an affair with Trump.
- 'Student Loan Report' Admits Its Founder And Editor Is Fake
Reporters from <em>The Chronicle of Higher Education </em>discovered that<em> </em>"Drew Cloud" was made up from thin air. The "news" site was created by a student loan refinancing company.
- 'Golden State Killer,' Suspected Of Terrorizing California For Years, Arrested
Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, was taken into custody at his home outside Sacramento, not far from where officials say a decade-long crime spree of dozens of rapes and murders began in the 1970s.
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