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North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans sought extensive legislation Tuesday that would weaken the…
North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans advanced extensive legislation Tuesday that would weaken the…
Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid
EPWORTH, Zimbabwe (AP) — Carrying her infant daughter, 19-year-old Sithulisiwe Moyo waited two hours to…
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their…
Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan,…
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their…
Dallas doctor gets 190 years for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries
DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas anesthesiologist was sentenced Wednesday to 190 years in prison for…
Coroner’s inquest into 2016 death of Ottawa man hears from ex-cop involved in arrest
A former police officer involved in the violent arrest of an Ottawa man who later…
Dallas doctor gets 190 years for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries
DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas anesthesiologist was sentenced Wednesday to 190 years in prison for…
Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island
NEW YORK (AP) — In 2022, New York City’s jails commissioner, Louis Molina, issued a…
Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island
NEW YORK (AP) — In 2022, New York City’s jails commissioner, Louis Molina, issued a…
Top health official in New Mexico leaves after less than 2 years on the job
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving…
Former doctor is sentenced to life in prison after conviction for sexually abusing patients
NEW YORK (AP) — A former doctor was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after…
Our Lady Peace, Mike Weir among Canada’s Walk of Fame honourees for 2025
TORONTO — Rock band Our Lady Peace, golf star Mike Weir and actress Tonya Williams…
Prosecutors say alleged smugglers at Manitoba border cared more for money than lives
FERGUS FALLS — A prosecutor urged a jury Thursday to find two accused human smugglers…
Tense cross-examination of former cop at inquest into 2016 death of Ottawa man
A former police officer involved in the case of an Ottawa man who died after…
Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridation
MONTREAL — Municipal officials have opted to end water fluoridation on the Island of Montreal…
Third deer infected with chronic wasting disease in B.C.
A new case of chronic wasting disease, an incurable illness that has the potential to…
States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A new Kansas law and a Florida bill outline policies backed…
Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with…
Georgia disbands current maternal mortality committee over leaked abortion information
Georgia’s top health official dismissed all members of a state committee that investigates pregnancy-related maternal…
A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it…
Many in Gaza are eating just once a day, as hunger spreads amid aid issues
DEIR AL-BALAH, The Gaza Strip (AP) — Yasmin Eid coughs and covers her face, cooking…
Athletes see climate change as threatening their sports and their health. Some are speaking up
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Pragnya Mohan has been a professional triathlete for nearly a decade,…