90 m. ago HIPAA protects patient privacy, but some say it shuts out caregivers

The federal law known as HIPAA protects patient privacy — some advocates say it can also shut out family members trying to help relatives experiencing mental-health crises. A mother in Michigan faced that challenge as she struggled to get basic information about her son's care.

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8 h. ago Magnitude 7 Alaska earthquake strikes on the recently discovered Connector Fault

Magnitude 7 Alaska earthquake strikes on the recently discovered Connector Fault  Temblor.net

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8 h. ago Activists paint Westwood crosswalk to improve safety. Police shut down effort, cite volunteer for vandalism

Activists paint Westwood crosswalk to improve safety. Police shut down effort, cite volunteer for vandalism  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago Truck fire partially shuts down 405 Freeway connector to 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks area

Truck fire partially shuts down 405 Freeway connector to 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks area  NBC4 Los Angeles

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9 h. ago 405 Freeway connector to 101 Freeway reopens following truck fire in Sherman Oaks area

405 Freeway connector to 101 Freeway reopens following truck fire in Sherman Oaks area  NBC4 Los Angeles

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11 h. ago Alix Earle squashes Jaxson Dart romance rumor after split from NFL All

Influencer Alix Earle shut down a rumor that New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart slid into her messages and that she posted it on her social media.

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12 h. ago Alaska Air expected to take $32 million hit from government shutdown

Alaska Air expected to take $32 million hit from government shutdown  The Business Journals

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13 h. ago Reporter's Notebook: House Dems question sports bill timing amid Lane Kiffin controversy

Congress faces healthcare crisis and government shutdown threats while debating college sports legislation, sparking questions about priorities.

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14 h. ago Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds

With the end of school shutdowns, children’s mental health appointments fell sharply, though other factors may have contributed.

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15 h. ago Local appliance chain shuts without warning, leaving orders in limbo

Local appliance chain shuts without warning, leaving orders in limbo  Los Angeles Times

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16 h. ago East Bay earthquakes: New thump shakes Oakland after earlier San Ramon quakes

East Bay earthquakes: New thump shakes Oakland after earlier San Ramon quakes  San Francisco Chronicle

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16 h. ago What Is “IT” in Washington Township? Kids, Community, Coffee

What Is “IT” in Washington Township? Kids, Community, Coffee  42 Freeway

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17 h. ago Trump HHS changes transgender Biden official's nameplate back to birth name during shutdown

Health and Human Services changed a transgender former Biden official's portrait plaque to the official's birth name, Richard Levine.

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18 h. ago WATCH: New video, audio of pilot who tried to shut off plane engines mid

There is new dashcam footage along with flight deck audio from the moments when former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson tried to shut down the engines of a passenger plane in 2023.

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18 h. ago Rural America relies on foreign doctors. Trump’s visa fee shuts them out.

Rural America relies on foreign doctors. Trump’s visa fee shuts them out.  The Washington Post

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23 h. ago Kevin Costner says first big Christmas purchase left hardworking father in tears

Kevin Costner reveals the emotional moment he surprised his father with a Silverado truck after his Hollywood success, bringing his dad to tears of joy.

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29 h. ago Wild video shows truck launching off overpass in Rialto before crashing onto 210 Freeway

Wild video shows truck launching off overpass in Rialto before crashing onto 210 Freeway  CBS News

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30 h. ago Thompson makes 39 saves for 100th NHL win, Capitals shut out Blue Jackets

Thompson makes 39 saves for 100th NHL win, Capitals shut out Blue Jackets  NHL.com

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32 h. ago WATCH: New audio reveals chaos in the cockpit of a terrifying mid

Audio and video show when former Alaska Airlines off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson tried to shut down the engines of a passenger plane in October 2023, putting the lives of 83 people in jeopardy.

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34 h. ago It can and does get worse: Jayden Daniels exits early as Commanders are shut out

It can and does get worse: Jayden Daniels exits early as Commanders are shut out  The Washington PostWashington Commanders can't convert fourth-and-goal late in the first quarter  NFL.comDan Quinn offers injury update on Commanders QB Jayden Daniels  Commanders Wire

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