Tag: Children and Childhood
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Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years
Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the death in Lewis County reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness.
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After School Shooting in Bend, Ore., a Community Tries to Recapture Its Identity
Days after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, the community is questioning its resilience — and safety.
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Thousands of Immigrant Children, Alone and in Court, Face Deportation
For years, the government has helped secure lawyers for minors who arrive at the southern border. But a contract dispute has forced many children to face immigration judges on their own.
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Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.
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Brain Science Shows Why 18 Is Too Young for the Death Penalty
Our brains don’t finish developing until we’re well into our 20s. That matters when deciding who gets the death penalty.
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Patrick Clancy Describes Grief in First Interview Since Mistrial
Mr. Clancy said in a ‘60 Minutes’ interview that he dreams “all the time” about his three children, who were strangled to death in 2023 by his former wife, Lindsay Clancy.
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In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?
A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.
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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Leads to an Increase in Vaccinations
As the outbreak grows to more than 700 confirmed cases, the largest in the country, some people remain opposed to vaccines and others are rushing to get the shots.