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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

ND: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

Extended family plays a big role in raising children both in and out of the foster care system. (Div_lv/Pixabay)
Drug Abuse Playing Larger Role in Demand for Foster Care

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Senate is recognizing Thursday as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day. About 1,400 children in North Dakota …

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Drivers are cautioned to be patient this Memorial Day weekend, the most dangerous time of the year to be on the road. (sockixxx/Twenty20)
Safety Tips for the Road on Busy Memorial Day Weekend

FARGO, N.D. - North Dakotans will join folks from across the country gearing up for vacations this Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 42 million Americans …

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About 21.5 million Americans 12 and older were classified with substance dependence or abuse in 2014. (Sacred Heart/Flickr)
Addiction Counselor: Road to Recovery Includes Families

FARGO, N.D. -- September is National Recovery Month, and health professionals are focusing on the power of families and communities for people on the …

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Bring healthy snacks on the road this summer to help avoid summer weight gain. (David Harris/Flickr)
Plan Ahead, Eat Healthy to Avoid Summer Weight Gain

BISMARCK, N.D. – There's still a lot more of summer to go, and health experts have some tips for those who are going to spend time away from …

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Tribal advocates say a new study from the CDC could help create more culturally-sensitive anti-smoking efforts. (iStockphoto)
CDC Study Shows Higher Tobacco Use among Native Americans

BISMARCK, N.D. - A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some racial and ethnic groups have much higher smoking rates than …

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State health experts have launched a new campaign aimed at curbing the growing number of heroin and prescription opioid-related overdose deaths in North Dakota. (iStockphoto)
"Stop Overdose" Campaign Highlights Heroin, Opioid Abuse in ND

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Health experts host a community meeting today in Grand Forks to talk about the growing problems of prescription drug and heroin …

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The North Dakota Secretary of State is reviewing a petition this week for a tobacco tax-hike proposal on the November ballot. (iStockphoto)
ND Tobacco Tax-Hike Petition Could Get the OK This Week

BISMARCK, N.D. - A move to raise North Dakota's cigarette taxes could be a step closer to getting onto the November ballot this week. North Dakota …

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More than one-in-four students have consumed more than just a few sips of alcohol by the time they reach eighth grade. Credit: 1001slide.
Talking to Children about Alcohol before Their First Sip

BISMARCK, N.D. – With alcohol being the substance most frequently abused by children and adolescents in the U.S., parents are being urged to …

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E-Cigarette Use Now Tops Regular Cigarettes for Young People

BISMARCK, N.D. - E-cigarette use among young people in North Dakota and across the U.S. is topping regular cigarettes. The Centers for Disease …

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PHOTO: North Dakota families are being reminded this week to make sure any dangerous medications or household products are kept locked up or out of reach. More than two million accidental poisonings occur in the U.S. each year. Photo credit: Psyberartist/Flickr.
Keep It Out of Reach: Poison Prevention Week in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. - As National Poison Prevention Week continues, local experts say some simple steps around the home can help reduce the chances of …

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PHOTO: The most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia and binge eating and the conditions can lead to serious health problems and even death if untreated. Photo credit: Charlotte Astrid/Flickr.
Early Treatment Key for Eating Disorders: Don't Ignore the Signs

FARGO, N.D. – Like many other conditions, when it comes to eating disorders, early intervention is key to recovery for those struggling with …

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PHOTO: It's already estimated that smoking kills nearly a half-million people in this country each year, including 1,000 in North Dakota, but new research points to even more associated deaths. Photo credit: .jocelyn./Flickr.
Another Reason to Quit: Study Attributes More Deaths to Smoking

BISMARCK, N.D. - While many of the dangers of smoking have been well known for some time, new research shows the consequences may be larger and …

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