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Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll grows

The Independent UK

Death Toll In Texas Floods Climbs To 108, With More Rain Expected

Hundreds of rescuers on Tuesday continued their search for people swept away by catastrophic Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, officials said, amid threats of more heavy rain.

International Business Times

Stop Brexit Man says playing music is ‘part of fundamental right to protest’

Steve Bray is known for playing music in protest around Westminster.

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New Mexico governor cites 'dangerous intersection' of crime and homelessness, wants lawmakers to act

New Mexico’s governor is calling on lawmakers to address stubbornly high crime rates in a special session convening Thursday

The Independent UK

Young Missionary Couple Killed In Haiti Laid To Rest

Young missionary couple Davy and Natalie Lloyd, who tragically lost their lives in Haiti, are remembered for their selfless dedication to serving others an...

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Hundreds mourn gang killings of Haitian mission director and young US couple

Hundreds of people in Haiti are mourning the death of Judes Montis, a mission director killed by gang members who also fatally shot a U.S. couple that worked with him

The Independent UK

What we know about the young missionaries and religious leader killed in Haiti

A spokesperson for the families of a young missionary couple from the U.S. says their bodies are going to be transported to Missouri this week

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The US missionaries killed in capital where violent gangs control 80% of city

Criminal gang members attacked the couple – along with a local mission group leader – after leaving a youth group in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince

The Independent UK

Daughter and son-in-law of Missouri lawmaker killed by Haitian gangs while doing missionary work

The news was confirmed by state Rep. Ben Baker. "I'd never felt this kind of pain," he said

Latin Times

Young missionary couple from US among 3 killed by gunmen in Haiti's capital, police say

Police and a religious group say that a U.S. missionary couple was shot and killed by criminal gang members in Haiti’s capital who ambushed them as they left a youth group activity held at a local church

The Independent UK

GOP lawmaker’s daughter, son-in-law killed in brutal gang attack in Haiti

Three people, including two Americans, are dead after a gang attacked a missionary group’s compound in Haiti

The Independent UK

Haiti gang kills US politician’s missionary daughter and her husband

Missouri state representative Ben Baker’s daughter and her husband were reportedly ambushed when leaving a church

The Guardian - US

Missouri public schools will be allowed to teach electives on the Bible under new law

Missouri public schools will be allowed to offer elective courses on the Bible under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Mike Parson this week.

Tribune News Service

Missouri bill on Gov. Parson’s desk would allow public schools to teach electives on the Bible

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the waning hours of the legislative session, Missouri lawmakers passed a bill long-sought by a pair of Christian lawmakers that would allow public schools to offer elective courses on the Bible.

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‘A license to kill’: Missouri self-defense laws criticized in wake of Ralph Yarl shooting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri state Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern has been sounding the alarm for years over the state’s loose gun laws and in February introduced a bill limiting the scope of Missouri’s “stand your ground” law. The bill went nowhere.

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Booze-free in ’23: Why Australians are embracing the teetotal trend

Many Australians are giving up alcohol, either for good or just a month. On Sydney couple had their reasons and already see the benefits.

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Brisbane children and parents trial needle-free vaccination patch

Clinicians say up to 40 per cent of people have a needle phobia. Brisbane researchers hope a patch that offers sting-free vaccination will be available in three to five years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Newly released report says COPA recommended firing of cop who worked under disgraced Sgt. Ronald Watts

Alvin Jones retired from the police department in May. A police oversight agency recommended last year that he be fired for lying and falsifying reports.

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Missouri Republicans target schools, books and race in latest culture war proposal

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Republicans gave initial approval Tuesday to legislation that says parents have a right to see the curriculum used in their child’s classroom.

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Mary Barra's (unexpected) opportunity

General Motors' massive recall scandal has been a disaster—but it just might help the CEO finally reform the company's sclerotic culture.

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