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After Heather Abbott lost a limb in the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, 2013, she had help of an $81 million fund for the victims to pay for multiple prostheses, which are not covered by insurance if they are cosmetic or not deemed medically necessary. Now her foundation is helping other amputees get special prosthetic limbs they can use...

While the pandemic closed many casinos last year, the rise of legal online betting gave gamblers easy outlets to pursue this addictive activity during lockdowns. And the stress and anxiety of the pandemic drove many problem gamblers even deeper into addiction. NBCLX storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo explores why the “hidden addiction” has become an even bigger problem during the isolation of...

In the movie “Vanquish,” Ruby Rose stars alongside Morgan Freeman and plays a mother trying to retrieve her daughter from the clutches of a violent gang. We asked: what would the real Ruby Rose do in that situation? She brought up some combat training from past film roles and also discussed working with Freeman, and her time on Netflix show...

The jury in the Derek Chauvin trial should get the case Monday after closing arguments. And they will need to be unanimous to find Chauvin guilty on the charges. The more time passes with no verdict, the more likely there could be a hung jury, attorney Michael Starr Hopkins tells LX News.

Amy Downs fell three stories and was trapped under rubble for hours in April 1995, after a truck full of explosives blew up in front of a federal building in Oklahoma City. The blast killed 168 people. Downs recalls her experience of life flashing before her eyes, and her journey through grief to now becoming the CEO of the credit...

Before visiting Las Vegas in 2007, Andy Bellatti had never been interested in gambling. But the first time he tried it, he was “instantly hooked,” mainly with slot machines. They were a way for him to escape and numb. Soon, he was planning at least one trip a year to Sin City to get his fix. Eventually, those trips weren’t...

Los Angeles has a policy for dealing with its feral cat population: trap, neuter and return. That’s where Krip Kimmer Hines comes in. Hines, who goes by Kritter Kim, is a cat trapper. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories gets a lesson in how to trap cats and then is introduced to Crumbs & Whiskers, a high end cat cafe...

April Hernandez Castillo has a number of high-profile acting credits under her belt, including guest spots on hit shows like “New Amsterdam,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “30 Rock,” and “Dexter.” In 2007, Castillo starred opposite Oscar-winner Hilary Swank in the drama “Freedom Writers.” But before her success, there was life-threatening trauma. Like a regrettably large number of women,…

COVID cases spiked in Michigan as the nation looks for its way out of the pandemic. But many people still need to be vaccinated before it’s safe. Nurse Lydia Mobley has seen more crowds in hospitals in ICUs as cases rise, and is urging Americans to stay vigilant in fighting the pandemic and following safety measures.

DO: have a nature walk and a good time. DO NOT: eat a poisonous mushroom with a rocket fuel ingredient in it.

Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, facing allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, has tapped into a reliable source of funds to subsidize his legal tab: campaign donors’ contributions.

Creators on TikTok are enamored with an early-2000s fashion trend: low-rise jeans. It’s not a welcome return for millennials who remember the fashion world’s emphasis on the style and idealization of thin bodies. NBC News Youth and Internet Culture Reporter Kalhan Rosenblatt explains the trend and the generational clash playing out online.

John Stamos isn’t a sports fan in real life, but he plays basketball coach Marvyn Korn in the Disney+ series “Big Shot,” premiering Friday, April 16. Stamos tells LX News about his character learning to coach high school girls, and co-star Jessalyn Gilsig explains the show’s ties into current storylines around gender and sports.

The defense rested and Derek Chauvin decided not to testify. When could a verdict come in the trial? MSNBC/NBC News legal expert Katie Phang says she could see one as soon as next week.

Watch out if you go mushroom hunting! It may look similar to an edible mushroom, but the “false morel” contains the toxin monomethylhydrazine which is found in rocket fuel. Mycologist Andy Miller from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explains.

The artist Demi Lovato used the term “California sober” in a recent song and interview about her recovery. The term popularized by writer Michelle Lhooq refers to an addiction recovery without 100% abstinence from all substances – usually, continuing to use marijuana.

College education during incarceration helps people become less likely to re-offend upon leaving prison, and gives access to better job opportunities. By 2023, formerly incarcerated people will be able to access Pell Grants toward their education. Margaret Dizerega of the Vera Institute of Justice explains.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause gives medical authorities time to investigate the rare cases of blood clots and determine the cause. Dr. Jennifer Haythe, co-director of Columbia Women’s Heart Center, explains that this type of blood clot requires a different treatment than a typical clot, and symptoms to look out for.

The pandemic closed many public spaces like libraries where homeless people could wash their hands, a way to stay safe and reduce the spread of germs. So Love Beyond Walls began distributing portable sinks across 56 cities and 3 countries. Hear from Terence Lester, the group’s founder.

Derek Chauvin’s defense brought in former Maryland chief medical examiner David Fowler to mention possible causes of George Floyd’s death other than Chauvin’s restraint on his neck. Prosecutors were able to poke holes in some of those arguments, outside defense attorney Lakai Vinson explains.