High speed rail. California is moving forward with a project that will create jobs and connect los angeles and San Francisco. How do you convince kids to stay in class . In alaska a School District is trying what some call bribery. Well take a closer look. Clues clues [ music ] across the United States over the past 24 hours there has been deadly shootings in new york, rowley north carolina, houston texas, Hollywood California to name a few. When theres a shooting in a place with a lot of people and major security it will get a lot of attention. That was the case at Los Angeles International airport. A tsa agent was killed when a shooter opened fire at term nal 3, and ran towards a gate before being subdued. Brian rooney is at lax and has the latest. The airport is reopening to a traffic jam. Nothing took off or landed all day long at lax. 700 flights were affected. In the last couple of hours we learnt a few more details about what happened today. Conversation cell phone video obtaine
Children s advocates are pressing California lawmakers to pass a bill that would increase oversight on health plans when they deny mental health services for children. Right now, parents have to ask their health plan for a review when a child s mental health condition isn t covered by their insurance - and if service is still denied, they can ask the state for an independent medical review. Lishaun Francis, senior director of behavioral health with the nonprofit Children Now, a sponsor of the bill, said this is a critical issue. .
Human services leaders say Minnesota is in a mental-health crisis, complicating efforts to manage behavioral health facilities. Closure plans for certain locations have been avoided, but staff want comprehensive improvements to the care system. The Department of Human Services recently floated plans to close two addiction treatment centers, and repurpose one of them for more patients with serious mental-health needs. .
Across the nation, 70% of parents say they re now more concerned about their child s mental health than physical health, according to a new survey by CVS Health-Morning Consult. Nearly half of families say social media is impacting their children s development, from body image to self-perception. Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Psychiatric Officer for CVS Health, Dr. .
Colorado lawmakers are investing more than $15 million to ensure children experiencing complex behavioral challenges, including trauma, major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, get the residential-based care they need. Colorado has faced numerous lawsuits for not providing adequate support. Rep. .