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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

NY: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Advocates say 90 percent of Americans want mandatory GMO labeling. (Alexis Baden-Mayer/flickr.com)
GMO Labelling Bill Advances in Assembly

NEW YORK - A bill requiring the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, has cleared its first hurdle in the state …

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Experts encourage the adoption of older youths in foster care during National Adoption Month. Credit: Stacy Braswell/freeimages.com
Adoption of Older Youth Urged During National Adoption Month

NEW YORK - Transitioning into adulthood can be difficult for many teens. But those who age out of foster care without ever being adopted lack the …

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ILLUSTRATION: April is both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Prevention advocates in New York and nationwide report progress and problems. Photo credit:  FreeDigitalPhotos.net
No “Innocent Bystanders” in a Month of Sex Abuse Awareness

BETHPAGE, N.Y. - If there's a message, it's: "If you see something, say something." April is both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault …

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GRAPHIC: The Nassau County District Attorney was a co-sponsor of a conference this week on youth and gang violence, which is an ongoing problem on Long Island and around the state. Courtesy: NCDA.<br /><br />
Police, Parents. Pre-K: Up Against NY Gang Violence

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Violent youth gangs attract New York's young people, and efforts to combat that involve parents, schools, community groups and law …

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A Bipartisan Bill for Babies

NEW YORK - The "Strong Start for America's Children" Act is expected to be introduced in Congress today, calling for an investment in early learning…

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PHOTO: Getting at-risk teenage girls involved in programs such as this Long Island triathlon challenge, may be one way to combat a disturbing trend: poor, undereducated white women in America are dying five years earlier than the generation before them. Couresy i-tri.
Keeping Poor White Women Alive

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. - The life expectancy of white, female high school dropouts has dropped markedly over the past 20 years, according to researchers …

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PHOTO: New Yorkers will join in a national campaign today, with a “virtual day of action” on behalf of federal support for early childhood education. Blogging, tweeting and posting will be done on behalf of those too young to engage in social media. Courtesy Zero to Three.
For the Children: Dancing Babies & Play Dates with First Daughters

NEW YORK - This month is the culmination of a drive to let the Obama administration and Congress know there's widespread support for the president's p…

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In his State of the Union Address, President Obama joined NY Governor Cuomo in pledging to commit more resources and support for pre-kindergarten programs – an investment they say will boost the economy while producing better students and citizens. Photo courtesy Build Initiative
Obama: Give 4-Year-Olds a Jump Start

ALBANY, N.Y. - In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Obama committed to universal pre-K, with the goal of all children entering …

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30% of teen girls reported having offline meetings with people they met on the Internet.
The Flip Side of "Fake Online Girlfriend" -- Real Danger

NEW YORK - New research finds the Internet can be an especially dangerous place for teenage girls. The lead author of the study, Dr. Jennie Noll…

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PHOTO: A packed house at the Democratic Women's Caucus in Charlotte, N.C.  Photo credit: Stephanie Carroll Carson, Public News Service.
Women's Issues and Health Care are Front and Center at Democratic Convention

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Women's issues are in the forefront of the Democratic National Convention. On Tuesday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Shultz, D-Fla.…

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PHOTO: Financially-strapped hospitals around New York are laying off workers.
Latest Healthcare Hurdle: Hospitals Hit with Job Cuts

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Hospital workers are being laid off around New York State as medical centers face financial strains. 120 jobs were cut Wednesday at …

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PHOTO: Physical punishment of children increases the chances of mood, anxiety and personality disorders, and alcohol and drug abuse in adulthood, says a study in the latest Journal of Pediatrics.
New Study: Spanked Kids = Messed-Up Grownups

NEW YORK - Physical punishment of children increases the chances of mood, anxiety and personality disorders, as well as alcohol and drug abuse in …

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