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Texas had the fourth-longest waits among states for inmates to receive psychiatric treatment, according to a 2016 survey by the Treatment Advocacy Center, a Virginia-based group dedicated to getting treatment for the mentally ill. [...] Texas' average treatment delay has increased by more than 50 days, according to the state's own figures. [...] far, the efforts have only helped to slow a worsening problem, not reverse its course. Since ranking last in the nation in per resident mental health spending in 2009... Читать дальше...

Library officials determined that the fees disproportionately impacted low-income library visitors. Library officials are hoping that time saved by eliminating late fees will offset the revenue loss.

Former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page says he will testify next month before the House intelligence committee as part of its probe into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election. The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee says if it's true that the president asked top intelligence officials to publicly deny that there had been any "collusion" between the Russians and the Trump campaign, it would suggest obstruction or politicization of the intelligence community. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity said he’s backing off his speculation about the 2016 slaying of Democratic National Committee employee Seth Rich after talking with Rich’s family, which had appealed to the media to stop. The decision Tuesday took Hannity off a potential collision course with his network, which earlier in the day had removed a week-old story about the case from its website because “it was not initially subjected to the high degree of editorial scrutiny we require for... Читать дальше...

EmmyWrap Magazine: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Timothy Simons, stars of HBO’s “Veep,” stop by TheWrap for an interview and photo shoot. Read original story ‘Veep’ Stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Timothy Simons Portraits (Exclusive Photos) At TheWrap

Johnson & Johnson has reached a $33 million settlement with 42 states, resolving allegations the health care giant sold numerous nonprescription medicines that didn't meet federal quality requirements for a couple of years. The case dates to 2009, when Johnson & Johnson began dozens of voluntary recalls of popular over-the-counter medicines for children and adults, including Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Budget office: 23 million more uninsured, lower premiums for less coverage under GOP House-passed health care bill.

Cartwright will face other formidable challenges in Columbia, ranging from looming budget cuts to slumping enrollment that administrators have attributed at least partly to late 2015 racial protests on campus. The University of Missouri System's president says the new chancellor of the flagship campus in Columbia is the right person to lead the school as it faces challenges that are "very urgent and compelling." A top New York state university administrator hired to oversee the University of Missouri... Читать дальше...

Scott said he was sending the bill back with suggestions for another path forward and called for changes to be made to the proposal, such as more aggressive penalties for smoking pot while driving or in the presence of children. Scott has said he's not philosophically opposed to marijuana legalization but has concerns about public safety, children's health and how to measure impaired drivers. The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — President Trump has enlisted his longtime attorney Marc Kasowitz in a still-forming outside legal team that will represent him in the investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. election. Kasowitz, who has a history of working on Trump’s most nettlesome legal issues, will probably be part of a group of outside lawyers, according to two people familiar with the deliberations. Trump and top White House advisers have been considering whether to fill out the team with lawyers with deep experience in Washington investigations... Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House on Wednesday rejected the Senate's effort to scale back an ambitious, $1.6 billion school funding plan and tack on a limited school voucher program. The House nonetheless passed a school finance package in April that would increase annual, per-student funding about $210 to $5,350, while raising state spending for school district transportation and educating dyslexic students. [...] the Senate, after 1 a.m. on Monday, rolled the plan back to about $500 million... Читать дальше...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A group of Minnesota journalists is asking the University of Minnesota Board of Regents to drop its investigation into news leaks about an alleged sexual harassment case at the university.

Huge announcement tonight about Seth Rich, Trump/Russian Collusion corrupt media, the liberal effort to silence me. Sean Hannity Backs Off Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory 'At This Time' (Video) Add in Hannity’s teasing of conspiracy theories surrounding the murder last year of Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich — the one the host walked back from last night — and surely the seasoned host knew that this particular tweet would generate a ton of attention. Hannity received considerable criticism... Читать дальше...

Bay Area home prices hit a new record as sales drop The median price paid for a Bay Area home last month surged to a new record — $750,000 — as the inventory of homes for sale continued to fall far short of demand, according to a CoreLogic report released Wednesday. The median price paid for new and existing single-family homes and condos in the nine-county region was up 4.9 percent from a revised $715,000 in March, and up 8.7 percent year over year, the report said. “I just sold a home, the... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden is urging college graduates to take up the "dirty business of politics" to change the trajectory of the world. [...] Biden said he believes today's students are "the best-educated, most-talented, most-engaged generation" and are capable of tackling the world's problems.

A building at San Francisco State University that was evacuated and searched Wednesday for explosives after school officials received a threat was deemed safe and reopened. Emergency notifications were sent to students and staff about 11 a.m. when a threat was received at the Health and Social Sciences building at 1600 Holloway Ave., said Mary Kenny, a spokeswoman for the university. University police conducted an initial sweep and the San Francisco Police Department did a secondary search with K-9 units, Kenny said.

In HBO’s first major trailer for the season, we’ve gotten a ton of glimpses at what to expect — starting with a full-scale war with the Lannisters taking on the rest of Westeros. The opening image of the trailer: a shadowy Cersei preparing for war. Coupled with shots we see later of a group of what looks like free folk, including Jon and Tormund (Kristofer Hivju) running from something, this could give a clue about a narrow escape — or a breach of the wall by the Night’s King (Richard Brake). Back to that moment with the fleeing Free Folk ... Читать дальше...

BRUSSELS — After a serene visit to the Vatican and with Pope Francis, President Trump arrived Wednesday in Brussels as thousands of anti-Trump demonstrators took to the streets, and the Belgian prime minister said he spoke with the president “without taboos.” Trump, who a year ago said Brussels had turned into a “hellhole,” oozed charm as he met with Belgian King Philippe and moved onto a conference with top ministers on the eve of a NATO summit, the main event of his two-day stopover in Belgium. Читать дальше...

The letter was signed by UO President Michael Schill and Charles Lillis, chairman of the university's Board of Trustees. Since 2013, Oregon law has required commission approval for any increase of more than 5 percent to in-state tuition at the state's seven public universities. "Forums were advertised on social media, through campus messaging, on the tuition website, and via student groups to reach the broadest possible audience," the letter states.

Teammate Denard Span will also be serving up drinks.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump's budget director insists the administration's spending plans won't cut Medicaid money, but by any conventional measure of federal financing the health care program for families and the poor is clearly on the chopping block. Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, while introducing the budget Tuesday: There are no Medicaid cuts in the terms of what ordinary human beings would refer to as a cut. [...] even before delving into the budget, the Trump-supported... Читать дальше...

Kathleen Kennedy Says ‘Star Wars IX’ Would Have Been Carrie Fisher’s Movie Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealed that “Star Wars IX” would have been Carrie Fishers’s movie in an interview with Vanity Fair. In January, Lucasfilm issued a statement concerning the future of General Leia Organa in upcoming “Star Wars” installments, saying no CGI would be involved. Fisher died on December 27 at the age of 60 after suffering a massive heart attack. Read original story Kathleen Kennedy Says... Читать дальше...

VATICAN CITY — President Trump and Pope Francis, two leaders with contrasting styles and differing worldviews, met at the Vatican on Wednesday, setting aside their previous clashes to broadcast a tone of peace for an audience around the globe. Trump, midway through a grueling nine-day, maiden international journey, called upon the pontiff in a private, 30-minute meeting laden with religious symbolism and ancient protocol. Francis also gave a message of peace and three bound papal documents that to some degree define his papacy and priorities... Читать дальше...

Giants move slugging outfielder a step closer to majors CHICAGO - The Giants have a power-hitting outfield prospect, and he just moved a step closer to the majors. The Giants' Double-A Richmond, Va., club said left-handed hitter Chris Shaw has been promoted to Triple-A Sacramento. Shaw, 23, is hitting .301 with six homers and a .901 OPS in his second season with the Flying Squirrels. Most impressive, he has struck out just 26 times in 154 plate appearances. The Giants selected Shaw with the... Читать дальше...

"'Don't ever steal anybody's dancers' is the message," Ohio's GOP governor says Ohio governor and former presidential candidate John Kasich tried to prove his pop culture bona fides on “The View” by weighing in on the feud between Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. “Can you explain what the hell is going on with Taylor Swift and Katy Perry?” she asked, referencing the long-brewing conflict between the two pop stars over back-up dancers. [...] she went into hiding, and they say she’s going to emerge with a new sound. Читать дальше...