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After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — It takes water to flush a toilet and tens of thousands…
Older patients, non-English speakers more likely to be harmed in hospital: report
Patients who are older, don’t speak English, and don’t have a high school education are…
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass
Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion…
After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — It takes water to flush a toilet and tens of thousands…
Australian woman unknowingly gives birth to a stranger’s baby after IVF clinic error
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A woman in Australia unknowingly gave birth to a stranger’s…
Saskatchewan Party’s Moe pledges change room ban in schools; Beck calls it desperate
REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising a directive banning “biological boys” from…
15-year-old Kansas football player’s death is blamed on heat
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Outdoor conditioning while a heat advisory was in effect during the…
15-year-old Kansas football player’s death is blamed on heat
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Outdoor conditioning while a heat advisory was in effect during the…
Tennessee judges say doctors can’t be disciplined for providing emergency abortions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Thursday ruled that Tennessee doctors who provide…
Tennessee judges say doctors can’t be disciplined for providing emergency abortions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Thursday ruled that Tennessee doctors who provide…
Canadiens’ Matheson exits in loss to Kings, Hutson logs big minutes
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens fell 4-1 to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. They…
B.C. faces a rain-soaked election day after a campaign drenched in negativity
VANCOUVER — British Columbians go to the polls on Saturday after a too-close-to-call campaign that…
‘I wish my father was here’: Tobacco victims hail bittersweet $32.5-billion deal
MONTREAL — After nearly three decades fighting Canada’s tobacco giants, Lise Blais is close to…
Quebec nurses union votes in favour of new collective agreement
MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest nurses union has reached a deal with the provincial government more…
Tobacco settlement will not protect future generations from addiction: advocates
The Canadian Cancer Society and other health advocates say a proposed settlement that may see…
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals…
Canadiens call up Mailloux ahead of Islanders tilt as team struggles with injuries
BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenceman Logan Mailloux from the American Hockey League…
Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof
Tobacco policy experts say without further pressure, major companies are unlikely to shift their business…
Judge tells Florida’s top doctor not to threaten TV stations over abortion-rights ads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A judge has blocked the head of Florida’s state health department…
With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The blast shook the ground and its red flash of fire covered…
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being…
Here’s the latest on British Columbia’s wet and wild election
British Columbians went to the polls on Saturday, with election day marked by torrential rain…
In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the right
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Democrats pushed to get a constitutional amendment on New York’s ballot…
New Brunswick election campaign offered voters sharp contrast in visions for province
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s election campaign has offered voters a sharp division in viewpoints for…