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LGBTQ+ groups pushing for speedy court process, halt to Alberta transgender bill
EDMONTON — LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they’re working as quickly as possible to ask a…
Idaho’s strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court is expected to hear arguments Tuesday afternoon…
MPs approve $21.6B in supplementary spending; Conservatives vote against
OTTAWA — Parliament has approved $21.6 billion in government spending, in a late Tuesday vote…
UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan’s protection and prosperity
The U.N. mission in Afghanistan urged the country’s Taliban rulers on Tuesday to embrace global…
Death toll in contaminated infant IV bags has risen to 17, after 4 more cases identified
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico said Tuesday that a total of 17 children…
Death toll from contaminated infant IV feeding bags in Mexico rises to 17
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico said Tuesday that a total of 17 children…
Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations says the ongoing postal strike is delaying supplies…
Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has sued South Carolina, saying the state has…
Idaho’s strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A federal appeals court scrutinized the impact of Idaho’s strict abortion…
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the…
For now, ‘Dreamers’ will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 U.S. states will…
Bringing awareness to Black Canadian men’s health important to Ogbongbemiga
It’s a cause near and dear to Amen Ogbongbemiga and his family. When the Chicago…
For now, ‘Dreamers’ will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 U.S. states will…
‘Should never have happened’: Indigenous man’s braids cut off in Edmonton hospital
EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services says it has taken a number of steps to better…
Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women’s Luncheon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia…
Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women’s Luncheon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia…
Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in…
Britain indefinitely bans puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Wednesday indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with…
Montana Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that allows gender-affirming care for minors
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors will…
Montana Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that allows gender-affirming care for minors
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors will…
Biden says healthy women helps US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is “so proud” that a…
Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is “so proud” that a…
B.C. falls behind in meeting needs of seniors as population grows, says advocate
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the…
Slovakia’s parliament passes legislation that could ban doctors from protesting low pay
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s parliament on Wednesday approved legislation drafted by the government of…