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New state laws aim to tackle surge in eating disorders

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Lawmakers in states including Colorado, California, Texas and New York are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis.

Transgender athletes banned from track and field competitions, rules tightened for Semenya

By Eddie Pells, Associated Press

In a pair of decisions expected to stoke outrage, the World Athletics Council adopted the same rules as swimming did last year in deciding to bar athletes who have transitioned from male to female and have gone through male puberty.

California proposes bill that may punish oil companies for high gas prices

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.

Georgia bans most transgender care for kids under 18

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Opponents say the new law is an unconstitutional infringement on parents' rights. Doctors could still be able to prescribe medicines to block puberty under the Georgia bill.

Oxford school shooter’s parents can face involuntary manslaughter trial

By Ed White, Associated Press

The Michigan Court of Appeals says the parents of a teenager who killed four students at a high school can face trial for involuntary manslaughter. The groundbreaking case involves criminal responsibility for the acts of a child.

Book ban attempts reach record high in 2022, American Library Association report says

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

The report released Thursday says more than 1,200 challenges were recorded by the association in 2022, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.

Ford’s electric vehicle unit losing billions, as company invests in new technology

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

Chief Financial Officer John Lawler said Model e should be viewed as a startup company within Ford.

Launch debut of 3D-printed rocket fails far short of orbit

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts has finally taken flight, but didn't last long.

Teen suspect of Denver high school shooting found dead, coroner’s office says

By Colleen Slevin, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

A coroner's office says a body found in the Colorado woods near an abandoned car was that of a 17-year-old student accused of wounding two administrators in a shooting at his Denver high school.

Student shoots 2 administrators at Denver high school, police say

By Colleen Slevin, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Authorities say a 17-year-old student shot and wounded two school administrators after a handgun was found during a daily search of a student at a Denver high school.