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DNA privacy rights, new attention on the rape kit backlog, a day for good ol' fashioned board games
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Apr 27, 2018
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DNA privacy rights, new attention on the rape kit backlog, a day for good ol' fashioned board games

The capture of the suspected Golden State killer shines a light on both DNA privacy rights and the rape kit backlog. Plus, unplug and enjoy some board games.

This Feb. 8, 2017, photo, sexual assault evidence collection kit are shown during committee meeting at the Utah State Capitol, in Salt Lake City. Utah crime lab officials are feeling optimistic as they work to speed up the time it takes to process sexual assault evidence kits, after lawmakers approved a measure last month that sends more than $1 million to go toward this effort.
This Feb. 8, 2017, photo, sexual assault evidence collection kit are shown during committee meeting at the Utah State Capitol, in Salt Lake City. Utah crime lab officials are feeling optimistic as they work to speed up the time it takes to process sexual assault evidence kits, after lawmakers approved a measure last month that sends more than $1 million to go toward this effort.
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The capture of the suspected Golden State killer shines a light on both DNA privacy rights and the rape kit backlog. Plus, unplug and enjoy some board games.

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A familial DNA match from a genealogy website led to the arrest of suspect Joseph DeAngelo. That technique may become more common and that has serious implications for medical privacy.
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DNA was the key to finding the suspected Golden State Killer, but similar evidence from thousands of rapes in California have never been tested. Here's how that may change for future victims.
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Cost of living and political climate are some of the recent factors contributing to the increased need for mental health services on college campuses.
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The Game Haus board game cafe has more than 1,700 games to choose from. Customers pay for a seat and often play for hours.
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