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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.

TN: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Tennessee has made significant progress in preventing teenage pregnancies, but still has one of the highest teen birth rates in the country. (Janine/Flickr)
Funding Cuts Put TN Teen Pregnancy Prevention on Hold

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee's teen birth rate has declined by 59 percent in less than 30 years, but that progress is in question after the Trump …

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More than one-third of Tennessee counties have teen pregnancy rates high enough to mandate Family Life education in their public schools. Credit: grietgriet/morguefile.com
Interactive Map Details TN Teen Pregnancy Rates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennesseans can now get a clearer picture of teen pregnancies in the state. The State Comptroller's office has released an …

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PHOTO: With early detection and proper treatment, people with HIV can live long, independent lives and keep the infection from progressing into AIDS. Photo credit: Bordecia33/Flickr
All the Pieces Now in Place in the Effort to End AIDS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As National HIV Testing Day is recognized today (Friday) across Tennessee and the country, the vision of virtually ending …

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GRAPHIC: The new CDC National Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows 41 percent of teens admit to texting or e-mailing while driving. CREDIT: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Less cigarette smoking, soda drinking and physical fighting, but more time at computers and other tech devices. That's the …

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PHOTO: The CDC says birth rates are increasing for women in their 30s and 40s, but have decreased to historic lows for teens. Photo credit: Montse PB/Flickr
Teen Birth Rate Drops Again, Falls to Historic Low

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The downward trend on teen birth rates in the U.S. took another step last year, falling by 10 percent to a historic low…

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PHOTO: Stores make an attempt at propriety in displaying adult magazines with covers partially hidden, but teens have easy access online. Experts say it distorts what they view as healthy relationships and body image. Photo credit: Ed Kohler
The Proliferation of Pornography: What's a Parent To Do?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - This generation of teens is hardly the first to check out pornography, but experts say the easy access to it with today's …

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PHOTO: Hobby Lobby took its case to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, with company owners arguing that they shouldn't have to provide contraception coverage for workers because it conflicts with their religious beliefs. Photo credit: Nicholas Eckhart
SCOTUS Decision on Hobby Lobby Case Expected by June

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The arguments are over, and now the waiting begins as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a challenge to the contraceptive mandate in …

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PHOTO: It's a highly effective way of preventing unintended pregnancies, but researchers say some pharmacy staff are creating a barrier to Plan B One-Step for teens - by doling out misinformation on its availability. Photo courtesy Teva Women's Health.
Some TN Pharmacies Dispensing Contraception Misinformation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It is supposed to be available over the counter for teen girls of all ages, but research published in January found that many …

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PHOTO: The costs associated with excessive alcohol use in Tennessee are more than $4 billion a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CREDIT: Graeme Maclean
Cost of Binge Drinking in Tennessee: $4 Billion Annually

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The holidays are a time of celebrating, and often that includes the consumption of alcohol, but those who do not enjoy in …

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PHOTO: It was June 7th of 1965 when a U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalized contraception for married couples. CREDIT: Nate Grigg
Historic Anniversary: Birth Control Legalized for Married Couples

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today marks the anniversary of a historic milestone in Americans' access to birth control and the reproductive rights of …

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PHOTO: While the legal wrangling continues over a ruling that there should be no age restrictions on the morning-after pill, an FDA order does make it legal for those ages 15 and up to buy the emergency contraceptive over the counter.
"Morning After Pill" Over-the-Counter for Ages 15 and Up

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - At drugstores across Tennessee, over-the-counter purchases of the morning-after pill are now available to anyone age 15 and older…

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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
Taking on Tennessee's Most Common Infectious Disease

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Work continues in Tennessee to combat the state's most common infectious disease. The number of chlamydia cases reported in the …

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