By LAURA UNGAR and JONEL ALECCIA The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Much of what researchers found was already known, but the study paints a comprehensive picture by examining various aspects of children’s physical and … [Read more...] about American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds
Man killed after shooting at a US Border Patrol facility in southern Texas
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said. Federal agents returned fire at Ryan Louis Mosqueda, who had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning. The shooting took place at a Border Patrol facility … [Read more...] about Man killed after shooting at a US Border Patrol facility in southern Texas
Sheriff says 11 campers, camp counselor are still missing from floods inundating central Texas
By JIM VERTUNO, JULIO CORTEZ and JOHN SEEWER KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha says that 11 campers and a camp counselor are still missing after powerful floods inundated central Texas. Dozens of people have been killed since raging floodwaters slammed a portion of central Texas starting Friday. The death toll from flash floods rose to nearly 70 on … [Read more...] about Sheriff says 11 campers, camp counselor are still missing from floods inundating central Texas
Orioles trade for Yankees catcher as Gary Sánchez lands on IL
ATLANTA — No team in baseball has been hit harder by injuries at the catcher position this season than the Orioles. They placed Gary Sánchez on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a moderate right PCL sprain in his knee, making him their fourth catcher to land on the shelf since June 21. The club acquired fellow backstop Alex Jackson in a trade with the New York Yankees for … [Read more...] about Orioles trade for Yankees catcher as Gary Sánchez lands on IL
What happened to the Great Society? | READER COMMENTARY
President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society included key policies such as federal aid for education, Medicare for older Americans and the Medicaid health program for low-income citizens. These initiatives aimed to improve education and health care access (“Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump’s desk,” July 3). I hope you remember LBJ and his policies. … [Read more...] about What happened to the Great Society? | READER COMMENTARY