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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched in July 2022, a transition from the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Missouri among best in nation for 988 crisis hotline call response, but falls short with treatment

The federal government debuted the 988 mental health crisis hotline in 2022. While Missouri answers more than 9 out of 10 calls, a report finds the state needs more follow-up care.

'My Ears Are Open': Novelist Elizabeth Strout Finds Inspiration In Everyday Life

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Olive Kitteridgesays she was a "bad lawyer" before turning her energies to writing. Her latest novel, My Name is Lucy Barton, isabout an aspiring writer.

Key Taliban Figures Killed In Afghan Army Operation

In the attack on Sunday, a dozen Taliban militants were reportedly killed, including the militant group's shadow governor for Kapisa province.

Police block off the area around the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro's capital, Podgorica. An unknown assailant hurled a hand grenade toward the embassy at around midnight local time on Thursday and then killed himself with another explosive device.

Hand Grenade Thrown At U.S. Embassy In Montenegro; Attacker Killed

An unidentified man threw a hand grenade at the compound in Podgorica before reportedly killing himself with another explosive. U.S. citizens are being asked to avoid the area until further notice.

Afghan security personnel patrol at the site of twin suicide bombings near the Defense Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday.

Two Dozen Dead, More Than 90 Wounded In Twin Bombings In Kabul

The blast struck near the Defense Ministry in the Afghan capital. Reporter Jennifer Glasse says that, according to witnesses, the second explosion targeted those aiding victims of the first.

Chris Gethard co-stars in Comedy Central's <em>Broad City</em> and in Mike Birbiglia's film<em> Don't Think Twice. </em>His one-man show, <em>Career Suicide,</em> details his experiences with depression.

Fresh Air Weekend: Comic Chris Gethard; Anthony Bourdain

Gethard tells personal stories of depression and mania in his new one-man off-Broadway show. Bourdain's new cookbook features comfort food he cooks for his 9-year-old daughter.

Critics Blast Proposed Rule Change They Say Targets Transgender Kansans

Critics of a proposed rule change regarding birth certificates criticized the policy at a public hearing Thursday. The proposal would make it virtually…

Ray Romano plays Zak Yankovich, a record company's head of promotions, in HBO's <em>Vinyl</em>.

Fresh Air Weekend: Ray Romano; Internet Etiquette; Baseball Injuries

The comedian tackles a dramatic role in HBO's Vinyl, author Sarah Hepola reflects on a careless Facebook post and columnist Jeff Passan explains why young pitchers are more vulnerable to injury.

Mental Health Workers Help Cops, Courts Meet Needs Of The Mentally Ill

In a roundtable conversation on Thursday, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon heard from police and mental health workers about their collaboration in efforts to…

ISIS claimed responsibility for Thursday's deadly attack on a Shiite cultural center in Kabul. The Taliban issued its own statement, saying it had nothing to do with the attack.

Bombing Attack Kills 41 In Kabul; ISIS Claims Responsibility

The attack struck on the third anniversary of the day that the U.S.-led NATO coalition officially ended its combat mission in Afghanistan.

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