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Day two of David Pecker testimony wraps in NY Trump trial; Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho's near-total abortion ban; ND sees a flurry of campaigning among Native candidates; and NH lags behind other states in restricting firearms at polling sites.

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The Senate moves forward with a foreign aid package. A North Carolina judge overturns an aged law penalizing released felons. And child protection groups call a Texas immigration policy traumatic for kids.

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The urban-rural death divide is widening for working-age Americans, many home internet connections established for rural students during COVID have been broken and a new federal rule aims to put the "public" back in public lands.

TX: HIV/AIDS Prevention

Texans who get unexpected medical bills after a visit to the hospital can now challenge those charges thanks to a new law on the books. Credit: AARP Texas
Texans Can Beat Surprise Medical Bills Thanks to New Law

AUSTIN, Texas - Patients who get "surprise medical bills" after a trip to the hospital now have recourse, thanks to a new Texas law passed in the …

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PHOTO: It's recommended that everyone, regardless of risk, get an HIV test at least once in his or her lifetime. Today is World's AIDS Day. Photo credit: Bordecia34/Flickr.
More Than 4,000 New HIV/AIDS Cases in Texas Each Year

AUSTIN, Texas – Today marks the observance of World AIDS Day, and while much progress has been made in treating AIDS, the number of new HIV …

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PHOTO: The number of chlamydia cases in the state has nearly doubled in the past decade, with the figure from 2010 surpassing 28,000. CREDIT: jnissa
Texas Takes on The Most Common Infectious Disease

AUSTIN, Texas - Work continues in Texas against the state's most common infectious disease. The number of chlamydia cases reported in the state has …

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Are Anti-Abortion Efforts Curtailing Healthcare Availability in TX?

AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Legislature has cut family-planning aid by two-thirds over the next two years - from $112 million to $38 million - and …

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New Texas Laws Take Effect Today

WACO, Texas - Today marks implementation of most new laws passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature - a session famous for wrestling with a $27 billion …

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Free Tests in Texas on HIV Testing Day (Monday)

AUSTIN, Texas - Today is National HIV Testing Day. Free tests are available in at least seven Texas cities, including Dallas, Houston and San Antonio…

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Texas Behind Nation in Sex Education

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas has the third-highest teen birth rate in the country, and the state holds the top spot in repeat teen births. Studies have …

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“Death Panel” Accusations Hit Texas Senate

AUSTIN, Texas - A Senate Finance panel has recommended restoring $4.5 billion for various health and human services in the next state budget…

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