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It Was Supposed to Be a Haven for Troubled Teens. They Risked Everything to Escape.
At Fox Run, one of Ohio’s largest youth residential treatment centers, kids and former staff detail a litany of trauma.
Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes
Iran vowed to “punish” the United States on Thursday after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight, the latest retaliation for an attack by…
Were You Abused or Neglected in Youth Residential Treatment? We Want to Hear From You.
Help our team continue reporting on dangerous conditions in these facilities. We may also connect you with a journalist in your community.
Were You in Residential Treatment as a Minor? Here Are the Records You’re Entitled To.
This guide is for people impacted by the “troubled teen industry” to investigate abuses inside youth residential treatment facilities.
Former FBI Director Jim Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal case against him
Former FBI Director Jim Comey is asking a judge to throw out his criminal threats case, arguing he's being singled out as a critic of President Trump.
Justice beyond borders: East Timor’s Myanmar case tests Asean diplomacy - South China Morning Post
Justice beyond borders: East Timor’s Myanmar case tests Asean diplomacy South China Morning Post
Latin America and the Caribbean Advances a Joint Response to Organized Crime - Inter-American Development Bank
Latin America and the Caribbean Advances a Joint Response to Organized Crime Inter-American Development Bank
Europe: Mapping Criminal Pressures and Regional Vulnerabilities - SpecialEurasia
Europe: Mapping Criminal Pressures and Regional Vulnerabilities SpecialEurasia
Malaysia arrests 335 in online scam raids at Johor’s Forest City - japantimes.co.jp
Malaysia arrests 335 in online scam raids at Johor’s Forest City japantimes.co.jp
Repeat offender arrested in attack on Asian women in Oakland, CA - AsAmNews
Repeat offender arrested in attack on Asian women in Oakland, CA AsAmNews
U.N. says human trafficking into Asian scam centers is surging - The Japan Times
U.N. says human trafficking into Asian scam centers is surging The Japan Times
Battling wildfires across Europe
Fires continue to rage across Europe, including in France’s wine country. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez was with firefighters and volunteers in the region as they battled the flames.
Actor Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
The women spoke to the BBC about how they say Leto pursued them sexually when they were teens and he was in his 30s and 40s. In a statement, Leto said, “I have never sexually assa…
Pope Leo XIV reflects on being the first American pope
In a visit with “Nightly News” anchor Tom Llamas, Pope Leo XIV described his role as the first American pontiff. “I have great love for America,” he said. “But I understand my mis…
Trump vows retaliatory strike after failed Iranian attack
President Trump is vowing a retaliatory strike against Iran after the Iranian regime unsuccessfully attempted to attack U.S. troops. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Fauci pleads fifth during Covid hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer lawmaker questions as he was grilled over his actions during the pandemic. NBC News’ Monica Alba reports.
St. Paul’s first female mayor under investigation after police chief’s sexual harassment complaint
The city has hired an outside law firm to investigate the allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her, who has been in office for just seven months.
Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we dig into the uncertain paths forward for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination and the Iran war.
Pope Leo details family’s slavery history in visit with Tom Llamas
For the first time on camera, Pope Leo XIV discussed his family’s history with slavery. “I come from a family that my grandparents were immigrants. On my mother’s side we have peo…
Trump says he wants tariffs on Iran to be added to Russia sanctions bill
President Trump told reporters that he wants tariffs on Iran to be added to the Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
Trump’s IRS carveout threatens to hold up Todd Blanche attorney general nomination
WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche’s path to confirmation as the next attorney general of the United States faced a setback Wednesday as two key Republicans pressed the Justice Department …
Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct
Multiple women accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct in a new BBC documentary. In a statement, Leto responded that he has “never sexually assaulted anyo…
Deodorant for kids: Derms talk the right age for deodorant and the best ones for young skin
Kids are hitting puberty earlier — and needing deodorant sooner. Dermatologists share the best kids’ deodorants for sensitive skin, plus when and how kids should start using them.
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment over 100 times during Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right 106 times during a Senate hearing on the Covid pandemic response. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports on the questions Fauci was as…