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Rural America Finally Gets Mental Health Help

People in remote areas have long lacked access to mental health services. The movement to fix that is showing signs of life.

States May Downshift Regulations for Driverless Cars

The federal government told states to take a backseat. While some will likely listen, others may push their plans full speed ahead anyway.

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Community paramedicine, which can drastically reduce unnecessary ER visits, could be the future of emergency care.

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Amid Governor's Scandal, Alabama Voters Will Have Say on Impeachment Rules

A constitutional tweak has now become embroiled in talk of impeachment, misuse of funds and an alleged affair by Gov. Robert Bentley.

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Rural America Finally Gets Mental Health Help

States May Downshift Regulations for Driverless Cars

States May Downshift Regulations for Driverless Cars

A New Kind of Paramedic for Less Urgent 911 Calls

A New Kind of Paramedic for Less Urgent 911 Calls

Amid Governor's Scandal, Alabama Voters Will Have Say on Impeachment Rules

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