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Multiple Fatal Crashes Reported in Delaware
accidents2 years ago

Multiple Fatal Crashes Reported in Delaware

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in the Dover area early this morning, leaving one man dead. The driver of the 2015 GMC Acadia has yet to be identified and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident and is asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline.

Iowa denies coverage for rape victims' abortion and contraception costs.
politics2 years ago

Iowa denies coverage for rape victims' abortion and contraception costs.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception and abortions for victims of sexual assault, drawing criticism from victim advocates. The payments are on hold as part of a review of victim services. Federal regulations and state law require Iowa to pay many of the expenses for sexual assault victims who seek medical help, such as the costs of forensic exams and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. Victim advocates were caught off guard by the pause, calling it "deplorable and reprehensible."