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FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday its rejection of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD. The decision was based on “significant limitations” that “prevent the agency from concluding that the drug is safe and effective for the proposed indication,” the FDA stated, according to The Associated Press. MDMA, also known as ecstasy...

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Unclaimed Navy veteran to be laid to rest in presence of community

An unclaimed Navy veteran is being laid to rest Wednesday in Wichita, Kansas, in the presence of his community.Stephen J. Morrison, born in 1958, was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in 1977.After no relations claimed him after his death last month, Morrison is being given full military honors for his funeral service at...

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Watchdog claims victory over Pentagon animal testing as lawmakers demand accounting of taxpayer funds

After several lawmakers criticized the Pentagon for sanctioning painful experiments on dogs, an animal-testing watchdog group said the Defense Department is only the latest agency to be exposed. Now, one-by-one, departments have been forced to put a stop to it. One month after Fox News reported on the matter, representatives Young Kim, R-Calif., and Donald...

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On this day in history, July 24, 1998, World War II epic 'Saving Private Ryan' debuts in theaters

“Saving Private Ryan,” a terrifying account of the physical, mental and moral trauma suffered by American GIs during World War II, debuted in theaters on this day in history, July 24, 1998. “Saving Private Ryan,” writes the website CinemaScholars.com, “makes the claim as being the greatest war film of all time.” Steven Spielberg directed the...

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WWII veteran receives standing ovation, 'USA' chants after moving speech

Decorated WWII and D-Day veteran Sgt. William Pekrul, 98, received a standing ovation and loud cheers following his emotional RNC speech on night three of the RNC, which was themed, “Make America Strong Once Again,” as he recalled poignant war experiences and enduring patriotism. “It hurts my heart to see what our current president and...

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Marine veteran amputee forms rock band to perform for patriots around America

The definition of “resilient” might be a rock band by the same name, which includes three combat-wounded veterans playing for patriotic crowds all over America and preparing to release their first album in September. That’s what decorated Marine and drummer Juan Dominguez and his band of brothers are, thanks to a music therapy program called...