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Yesterday at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Women shopping at United Supermarket Saturday received more than just your typical groceries and toiletries. All month long, the Breast Center For Excellence is teaming up with United Supermarkets to provide women with breast cancer screenings.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation are urging federal officials and utility companies to find ways to prevent wildfires.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Teen birth rates dip in all but 2 states, national figure at record low, CDC report says

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Monday morning at approximately 11:05 a.m. Amarillo Police Officers responded to an armed robbery call in the 1800 block of south Georgia at a Wells Fargo ATM.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Amarillo Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition held a meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss the issue of teen pregnancy in the area. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five teen births is a repeat birth.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Amarillo Fire Department offers fire prevention tips.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Texas Prevention Impact Index shows a steady decline in substance abuse and bullying, and increase in school safety, since 2006.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Child abuse has continued to be an issue in the Texas Panhandle. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Texas Panhandle had some of the highest reported cases of child abuse in the state last year.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Autism is something that touches the lives of millions throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism affects 1-in-88 children. While the number may seem like a small ratio, for families living with Autism, it's a journey that they struggle with every day.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Crimes throughout the Panhandle differ depending where you may live and what kind of issues affect your area.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The state auditor for Texas says a troubled $3 billion cancer-fighting agency unraveled because of poor leadership.