Pastor Terry Jackson of True Vine Apostolic Church of Christ in Hampton Virginia is at the center of a heated controversy after a video surfaced showing a 15-year-old church member being publicly reprimanded for her pregnancy. The video, which has gone viral, depicts the visibly emotional teenager standing at the altar as she apologizes to the congregation, asking for forgiveness and prayers.
Nearly half of those serving life sentences and more than half of those sentenced to life without parole are Black. The disparities are particularly stark among younger populations, with 70,000 individuals currently serving life sentences for offenses committed before the age of 25.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has awarded $1 million in planning grants to 14 states as part of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program. Funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, the program aims to address the ongoing mental health and substance use crises nationwide.
Federal authorities released new video footage and details on Thursday in the ongoing investigation of a suspect who placed pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
President Joe Biden announced that he would honor 20 Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal during a ceremony at the White House. Among the recipients were Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson and former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who co-led Congress’ investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
It’s common to wonder how a new presidential administration will impact your wallet. As policies and regulations change, many people are left questioning what it means for their money.
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