988 suicide hotline made 5 million contacts in first year
The three-digit hotline replaced the old 1-800 number in July 2022 as the main source of contact for individuals in crisis.
LEARN MOREThe feature is available now through 988lifeline.org and through videophones. Direct calling from videophones will be added soon.
COVID-19 continues to lead U.S. hospitalizations, the CDC says. Flu cases are climbing, and officials are hopeful RSV cases have now peaked.
Pfizer said its vaccine was 95% effective following its Phase 3 trial, but Texas' attorney general said the data was too premature.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician and whistleblower who dealt with the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, says the plan will help protect kids.
40% of engagements take place between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day, according to industry experts.
CBP officials say the Tucson area, including Nogales, is already seeing the highest number of migrants coming into the country.
25 million U.S. students use diesel-powered school buses daily, prompting debates on cleaner alternatives.