For transgender youth in crisis, hospitals sometimes compound the trauma
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Four days of waiting under the flickering fluorescent lights of UNC Hospitals’ emergency room left Callum…
For transgender youth in crisis, hospitals sometimes compound the trauma
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Four days of waiting in UNC Hospitals’ psychiatric emergency room left Callum Bradford desperate for an…
Independent lawyers begin prosecuting cases of sexual assault and other crimes in the US military
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday opened a new chapter in how it investigates and prosecutes…
New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network
FORT MORGAN, Colo. — Magdalena Simon’s only consolation after immigration officers handcuffed and led her husband away was the contents…
US defense secretary makes unannounced visit to USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier defending Israel
ABOARD THE USS GERALD R. FORD — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin flew out to the USS Gerald R. Ford…
UN Security Council to vote on resolution urging cessation of hostilities in Gaza to deliver aid
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote late Monday on an Arab-sponsored resolution calling for an urgent…
Alaska governor’s budget plan includes roughly $3,400 checks for residents and deficit of nearly $1B
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy unveiled a budget plan Thursday that would pay residents an oil-wealth dividend…
Senate passes defense policy bill with 5.2% pay raise for troops, the biggest boost in decades
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more…
Smugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona border crossing, overwhelming US agents
LUKEVILLE, Ariz. — Gerston Miranda and his wife were among thousands of migrants recently arriving at this remote area on…
Some Californians released from prison will receive $2,400 under new state re-entry program
LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of Californians released from prisons could receive direct cash payments of $2,400 — along with counseling,…