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Nation Dec 06

VA Sec. McDonough on benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, preventing vet suicide

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Nation Nov 11

Veterans Day Parade in New York
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Analyzing WH plan to aid veterans suffering from burn pit exposure, suicidal ideations

President Joe Biden said Thursday his administration is moving to make it easier for veterans to get their illnesses from burn pits to be recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many veterans have suffered after their exposure to toxic…

By Nick Schifrin

Politics Jun 17

WATCH: Trump announces roadmap for the PREVENTS Task Force on veteran suicide prevention

President Donald Trump is unveiling a long-awaited national plan to stem a persistently high number of veteran suicides. He is proposing wide-ranging initiatives from firearm safety and wellness programs at workplaces to added barriers near railroads and bridges.

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

World Dec 12

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News Wrap: Israel will hold year’s 3rd election in March

In our news wrap Thursday, Israel is officially headed for its third election in less than a year. Lawmakers set a date after both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz failed to form a governing coalition. Also, search…

Nation Dec 12

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FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911

Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services.

By Mae Anderson, Associated Press

Oct 18

Youth suicide rates are on the rise in the U.S.

By Laura Santhanam

No racial or ethnic group has been spared in this rising rate among young people, federal data suggests.

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Aug 05

As calls to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline surge, under-resourced centers struggle to keep up

By Vivekae Kim

More people than ever are calling the Lifeline—but some crisis center directors and suicide prevention advocates say the system is overwhelmed and underfunded.

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Oct 10

How the people of Limerick are battling a spike in suicide

By Larisa Epatko

Limerick has double the suicide rate than the rest of Ireland. Here's how the community is fighting back.

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Apr 22

Suicide rate in U.S. on the rise, with spike for girls age 10-14

By Laura Santhanam

After more than a decade of decline, the suicide rate in the United States climbed 24 percent to 13 out of 100,000 people between 1999 and 2014 with men far outpacing women, according to new data from the National Center…

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Jan 15

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More U.S. Troops Died by Suicide Than in Afghanistan Combat in 2012

More U.S. Troops Died by Suicide Than in Afghanistan Combat in 2012…

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