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W.Va. Officials Warn Of Increased Cases Of Human Trafficking

Wednesday, January 03, 2018

Drug addiction in West Virginia may be causing an increase in sex trafficking. Sometimes family members traffic their children. Officials say the problem is under reported — making it tough to fight.

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High School Students Build Tiny Houses For Flood Victims

Monday, February 06, 2017

Since floods in West Virginia destroyed thousands of homes, residents have struggled to find housing. Vocational students are constructing tiny homes, rather than bookshelves or birdhouses.

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Obamacare Repeal Threatens A Health Benefit Popular In Coal Country

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The Affordable Care Act made it faster and easier for a coal miner with black lung to get compensation benefits. Many in coal country want that provision retained, even if the larger law is repealed.

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Retired Coal Miners At Risk Of Losing Promised Health Coverage And Pensions

Thursday, December 08, 2016

A fund guaranteeing health coverage and pensions to retired mine workers is about to run dry. Congress has been reluctant to pick up the tab. Democrats from coal country say it's time to act.

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West Virginia Grapples With High Drug Costs

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Climbing drug prices are taking a toll on West Virginia's budget, some state legislators say. Expensive drugs fuel an increase in Medicaid spending, which leaves less money for schools and roads.

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Emotional Healing After A Flood Can Take Just As Long As Rebuilding

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Three weeks after the flooding in West Virginia, the phrase "West Virginia Strong" is painted everywhere. But no matter how strong the community, emotional healing after a disaster takes a long time.

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Few Young Doctors Are Training To Care For U.S. Elderly

Sunday, July 03, 2016

Only about half of geriatric fellowships for medical residents in the U.S. are filled each year. Some students blame overwhelming medical school debt, which grows with every extra year of training.

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Locals Provide Disaster Assist After West Virginia Floods Kill At Least 24

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Search and rescue operations are underway in West Virginia after flooding killed at least 24 people. Clean up has begun but some things can't be saved.

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At Least 23 Dead From Severe Flooding In West Virginia

Saturday, June 25, 2016

West Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency in 44 counties after severe flooding that damaged homes and stranded people across the state.

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Trauma Workers Find Solace In A Pause That Honors Life After A Death

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Sometimes, no matter how hard an emergency team works to save a life, the patient dies. A nurse finds that pausing after the frenzy to honor the loss helps him and others cope — and avoid burnout.

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