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Massive sinkhole expands in East Texas town, threatening to swallow residents, buildings

April 6, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on Massive sinkhole expands in East Texas town, threatening to swallow residents, buildings

A massive sinkhole that was stable for more than a decade is now expanding, swallowing buildings and threatening residents.

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Florida school bans Disney movie on civil rights activist because a parent didn’t want her child to learn hatred

March 28, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on Florida school bans Disney movie on civil rights activist because a parent didn’t want her child to learn hatred

The parent said scenes of white people threatening a 6-year-old Black girl might cause students to learn hatred toward Black people.

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Diner workers survived Mississippi tornado by sheltering in refrigerator, owner says

March 25, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on Diner workers survived Mississippi tornado by sheltering in refrigerator, owner says

The group of eight people huddled inside the walk-in cooler at Chuck’s Dairy Bar as tornadoes descended on central Mississippi Friday night.

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Photos show devastation after Mississippi tornadoes: What we know and how to help victims

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on Photos show devastation after Mississippi tornadoes: What we know and how to help victims

Dozens of people were reported dead or injured and the town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, was essentially flattened by the storm, officials say.

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Biden wants to reduce homelessness by helping former foster kids pay for rent

March 11, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on Biden wants to reduce homelessness by helping former foster kids pay for rent

Data shows 20% of young adults in the foster care system become homeless the moment they turn 18, according to the National Foster Youth Institute.

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As opioid crisis rages on, prisons may be getting some help from state Medicaid funding

March 8, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on As opioid crisis rages on, prisons may be getting some help from state Medicaid funding

The surging opioid epidemic and high rates of drug use disorders among incarcerated people are deeply intertwined, medical researchers say.

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Federal hate crime indictment for man accused of shooting 2 Jewish men in Los Angeles

March 4, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on Federal hate crime indictment for man accused of shooting 2 Jewish men in Los Angeles

On two mornings in February, the suspect planned and carried out shootings targeting two Jewish men after they left synagogues.

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Southern California blizzard warning will unleash ‘real danger’ upon unhoused people in LA County

February 23, 2023February 24, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on Southern California blizzard warning will unleash ‘real danger’ upon unhoused people in LA County

California’s massive population of people living on streets, in cars or abandoned buildings is particularly vulnerable to cold weather.

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LA County’s patchwork of homelessness laws grows with city’s new camping ban

February 19, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on LA County’s patchwork of homelessness laws grows with city’s new camping ban

Council members voted 3-2 to ban camping, including temporary structures, tents, cots and beds. Sleeping bags and blankets are permitted, however.

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Woman standing in bike lane struck and killed by NYPD cruiser in Queens

February 18, 2023Claire Thornton, USA TODAYComments Off on Woman standing in bike lane struck and killed by NYPD cruiser in Queens

Before striking the woman, the police car had tried to pass another vehicle on the left, but the car turned in front of it, leading to a crash.

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