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Something that’s also happening right now is mass mental health struggles. The 2022 State of Mental Health in America report from Mental Health America showed that more Americans are feeling suicidal when compared to recent years, 10 percent of young people are depressed, over half of the children and adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment, and the rates of substance abuse is climbing. Reports from other organizations, such as The Trevor Project, have found that a lack of access to mental health care, depression, anxiety, and suicidality disproportionally affect LGBTQ+ folks, communities of color, and other populations of people who are minoritized and marginalized....

The stakes are too high to gloss over what got us to this point. Bush created the expectation that large stores of chemical and biological weapons would be found in Iraq and that Saddam had an active nuclear program. Nothing of consequence has yet been uncovered–suggesting either a colossal intelligence failure or the selective use and manipulation of the data that was available to suit the administration’s political aims....

Tauscher faults the majority for shutting down the Democratic opposition. Though the Republicans have only the slimmest majority, they have stifled dissent by limiting congressional hearings and floor debate, in effect leaving Democrats speechless. But Democrats have themselves to blame too for their ineffectiveness. “Democrats are screaming for new blood and unified leadership,” says a Democratic Party operative. While Gephardt gets high marks for his dedication to the House, he has his eye on the 2004 presidential race....

A waste of time, yes, but a valuable lesson for the American voter because of what it tells us about the modern Republican Party. The greatest threat to marriage is not Adam and Steve or Heather having two mommies. It’s economic stress. Not having health insurance, getting laid off from your job, falling behind on your rent or mortgage, that’s what shakes marriage and leads to divorce, not gay marriage....

Inspector General Michael A. Bolton’s review praised the USCP’s Hazardous Incident Response Division (HIRD) for “rendering safe multiple hazardous devices” found during the Capitol riot, but his report also claimed “coordination concerning events between HIRD and the Department’s operational leadership was flawed, which resulted in misinformation among officers.” The OIG functions as a watchdog for the USCP, and it previously described widespread deficiencies in the department’s Command and Coordination Bureau (CCB) in a report released on August 24....

Counsel for Jessica Watkins, of the far-right extremist group “Oath Keepers,” argue that she and others believed Trump’s bogus claims of widespread election fraud because of the “rhetoric of the President, his congressional supporters, and the right-wing media.” The claims were made in new court documents, released on Sunday, that seek Watkins’ release from custody as she awaits trial over multiple charges related to the January 6 disorder, when Trump-supporters stormed the Capitol....

Michael Eckerman, 37, of Wichita, was arrested on Monday and charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers; obstruction of an official proceeding; and disorderly conduct in the Capitol building, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Eckerman is accused of pushing his way to the front of a crowd outside of the crypt in the Capitol building, where he yelled at officers. He allegedly pushed one officer back several feet, causing the officer to fall down a small set of stairs, which allowed rioters to move further inside the building, according to court documents....

In a Wednesday court filing, prosecutors said that Christopher Worrell, a member of the right-wing extremist group Proud Boys, rejected a doctor’s diagnosis and falsely claimed that he needed an operation to fix what was in reality a cosmetic issue. Worrell is in federal custody while facing multiple felony charges for allegedly assaulting officers with pepper gel during the violent storming of the Capitol. He has pleaded not guilty....

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, July 27, the model explained her viral photos with Megan Thee Stallion. The 29-year-old made headlines for holding the train of the rapper’s dress and making silly faces off-camera. Delevingne joked that she was “working as her PA” because she “needed a side job” before explaining the real reason she attended the May awards show. “I was in Vegas, we’re friends....

Carcinoid tumors typically grow slowly and may not show symptoms for many years. In adults, these tumors are usually found in the digestive tract but may spread to other parts of the body. In children and young adults, they occur most frequently in the appendix or in the lungs and are less likely to spread than tumors in adults. Read on to learn more about carcinoid tumors. Facts About Carcinoid Cancer Some things to know about carcinoid tumors include:...

Angiography is almost always done during the procedure, which involves injecting dye into your vessels so they can be visualized with imaging, typically an X-ray or an intravascular ultrasound. Your healthcare provider may use this to help diagnose a concern, deliver medication, or repair heart defects and disease. Purpose of Test Cardiac catheterization allows your healthcare provider to access your coronary arteries for blockages and to assess heart muscle function and the structure and function of your heart valves....

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters at the 2022 NFL Combine that he and Murray are in a “great place” and said that the team wants for him to be under center for the long haul. “I think all our long-term goal here is to have Kyler be our quarterback, and he understands that, and he understands my view of him and how I feel about him and once again,” Kingsbury said....

Well, get your Gallagher-tarps out because Taveras just got called back up. The move isn’t that surprising since the Cardinals have scored just 89 runs in June – third fewest in the majors. The lineup needs help, as Allen Craig is slumping again, the Peter Bourjos/Jon Jay platoon in center has yielded at .650 OPS this year, and Matt Adams is barely functional against lefties. (Re)Enter Taveras, who’s hit ....

The Cardinals forced four interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns, recorded a sack and six tackles for loss. Oh, and just for good measure, they added a safety in a 47-7 demolition of the 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium. MORE: Must-see Week 3 photos | Turf catches on fire at Rams game The Cardinals remained unbeaten by giving 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick fits. The rout began with a pick-six by Justin Bethel less than four minutes into the game....

According to police, the former Texas defensive lineman was charged with evading arrest. In addition, he had a warrant out for his arrest on a previous Class C misdemeanor charge. PHOTOS: NFL arrests in 2015 Police spokesman David Boyd told the American-Statesman that police responded to a disturbance downtown near Sixth and Trinity Streets, a notable entertainment district. Okafor ran after being questioned and was later booked at the Travis County Jail around 2 a....

It showed Sunday night when they traveled into the depths of the notoriously hostile Land of the 12th Man and survived with a 39-32 win over the two-time reigning division champion Seahawks. And now, at 7-2, the NFC West seems Arizona’s for the taking barring a repeat of four losses in six games from last season. MORE: Best photos from NFL Week 10 | Go ahead, celebrate with Drew Stanton | Scoreboard The game took on a different feel than last season’s 19-3 loss to Seattle....

The state executed 78-year-old Carl Buntion by giving him a lethal injection—making him the oldest prisoner to have been executed by the state in modern times. He had been sentenced to death after murdering police officer James Irby in Houston in 1990. Before he died , he said: “I wanted the Irby family to know one thing: I do have remorse for what I did. I pray to God that they get the closure for me killing their father and Ms....

Ghosn, former chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, escaped from Japan to Lebanon while awaiting trial, accused by Japanese prosecutors of fraudulently using company finances for his personal gain. Ghosn said the “baseless” charges are a conspiracy against him. Following his dramatic and secret escape from Japan—the circumstances of which he declined to explain—Ghosn gave a press conference on Friday in Beirut. He blamed fellow executives at the alliance for an alleged “plot” with Japanese prosecutors to frame him....

During Saturday’s game between the Brewers and Reds, Gomez left gum and a note for Hamilton that said “I see you dropped all your gum so I brought you some more.” MORE: MLB team logos as area codes | All-Star starting lineups to be announced Sunday | Kris Bryant hits two home runs for Cubs If Hamilton chews as fast as he runs, Gomez will need to get one of those 300-piece Dubble Bubble tubs....

But what followed was a scary scene. MORE: Grown man takes foul ball from innocent lady | Shelby Miller loses no-no in painful fashion Syndergaard’s 97 mph fastball slipped, and riding up and in, hit Carlos Gomez on the helmet, prompting team trainers to run to his side. Somehow, Gomez would stand, and later, smile, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, who reported that not only had Gomez passed concussion tests, but he planned to play on Monday....