Vikram Patel is working to bring better mental health care to low-resource communities, He accomplishes this by teaching ordinary people to deliver basic psychiatric services.
State Department Warns Americans: Get Out of Yemen ASAP
There are even more reasons for the increased concerns for the security of Americans abroad.
California City Passes Landmark ‘Ban the Box’ Ordinance to Assist Former Inmates Looking for Employment
Former inmates will have a much better chance of finding honest employment now that the new “ban-the-box” ordinance has been approved in Richmond, California.
David Anderson Explains: Your Brain is More Than a Bag of Chemicals (TEDTalks)
Neurobiologist David Anderson says, “The brain is not a bag of chemical soup, and it’s a mistake to try to treat complex psychiatric disorders just by changing the flavor.”
Staten Island Man Who Rescued Over 200 People During Hurricane Sandy, Now Homeless
Neighbor Kelly Lotz said, “Pete Vadola saved our lives. He was a hero who saved over 200 people.”
Interpol Issues Global Security Alert
The international policing agency is urging countries around the world to show “increased vigilance,” following prison breakouts over the past month in nine countries, including Iraq, Libya and Pakistan.
Man Pushes Elderly Couple’s Car Off Tracks Seconds Before Freight Train Arrives
When he returned to work after lunch on Wednesday and saw the car stalled on the tracks, Chris Ihle had no idea he was about to become a real life hero.
Saudi Web Activist Sentenced to 600 Lashes and 7 Years in Prison for Posting Liberal Content
Raif Badawi was originally charged with apostasy, or abandonment of religion, which is a crime in Saudi Arabia that is punishable by the death penalty.
Pennsylvania Health Department Sues to Stop County From Issuing Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples
Pennsylvania is the only northeastern state without same-sex marriages or civil unions.
WWII Airman’s Remains Identified and Returned to His Family
Mort Licari, the airman’s brother said, “There was the period in which we didn’t know what happened to him. All we know now is that he’s on his way back to us.”
US to Return Two Guantanamo Detainees to Algeria
Is this the beginning of the end for Guantanamo?
BREAKING NEWS: Bradley Manning Verdict Announced
Bradley Manning found not guilty on charge of aiding the enemy.
Florida Deputies Shoot Unarmed Man in His Driveway
Roy Middleton was unarmed and in his own driveway when deputies opened fire on him Saturday morning.
Terminally Ill Sam Simon, Co-Creator of The Simpsons is Donating His Entire Fortune to Charity
Sam Simon, who has only months to live, will donate to organizations tackling homelessness and cruelty to animals, particularly dogs.
New Survey: 80% Of U.S. Adults Face Near-Poverty, Unemployment
The findings come as President Barack Obama tries to renew his administration’s emphasis on the economy.
Reports Seem to Indicate the US Prison Population is Declining
It is happening slowly, but the prison population in the US is steadily declining.