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CHICAGO (AP) - Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported Monday in the most extensive study of its kind. The disorders include problems such as obsessive or compulsive tendencies and anti-social behavior that can sometimes lead to violence. The study also found that fewer than 25 percent of college-aged Americans with mental problems get treatment. One expert said personality disorders may be overdiagnosed. But others said the results were not surprising since previous, less rigorous evidence has suggested mental problems are common...

JUNCTION CITY, Ore. (AP) — Two teenagers recorded their beating of a Junction City High School student, set it to music, and distributed the DVD in school, the authorities said. One of the alleged assailants, a 17-year-old boy, has been charged with assault, and Police Chief Ken Hancock has vowed to "hold people accountable." The footage shows one boy punching the student in the face and the other boy chasing him down, punching him in the head and body, and slamming his head into a car window as a crowd watched, police officer Corey Mertz said. A soundtrack of rap...

Dear Fellow American, MTV, the network that brought us the infamous Super Bowl halftime show, has announced that they are beginning a cable TV network to push the homosexual lifestyle. The new network will be advertiser-supported and will be offered as part of the “basic” package by cable networks. You will be forced to pay for it whether you want it or not. The network is scheduled to begin operating next February. MTV plans to really promote the network. "We have big plans and hopes for LOGO (the new homosexual network)," said Tom Freston, CEO of MTV networks. MTV is...

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The laundry list against 46 year-old Eric Longstreth is growing. He's facing fifteen charges. Among them, selling a minor for pornography, using a minor for prostitution, and living off the earnings of child prostitute. That's why investigators say it's important we show you 14 year-old Tiffany Gomez. They want to find her to help break this child porn ring once and for all. Investigators think she may be the tip of the iceberg. Detectives believe there may be several other young girls involved -- all under the age of 18. They say they were enticed into...