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On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Sal Almanza has worked 24-hour shifts in grueling terrain, cutting fire…
Eggs in B.C., Ont., Man., recalled over salmonella concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to a possible salmonella contamination…
Missouri lawmakers are going after voter-approved abortion rights. Voters will likely reelect them
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Voters in Missouri last election approved a constitutional amendment that…
More than 60 ill, 17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
The Public Health Agency of Canada says 61 cases of salmonella across the country, including…
This federal rule helped clear air over America’s most beloved parks. Trump’s EPA wants to kill it
During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed…
Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president, pardoned Dr.…
A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears
ARUSHA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s president said Monday that one sample from a remote part…
Biden pardons Fauci and Milley in an effort to guard against potential retribution by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley…
A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears
ARUSHA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s president said Monday that one sample from a remote part…
Former Planned Parenthood president, women’s rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Cecile Richards, a national leader for abortion access and women’s rights…
New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments
MONTREAL — In Montreal, municipal politicians, health officials and community groups can’t agree on what…
Former Planned Parenthood president, women’s rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Cecile Richards, a national leader for abortion access and women’s rights…
Jump in number of respiratory cases at B.C. Children’s Hospital emergency room
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital says it’s seen a steady rise in the number…
CFLPA ‘strongly protests’ suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy
TORONTO — The CFL Players’ Association says it “strongly protests” the CFL’s suspension of defensive…
Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used one of the flurry of executive actions that…
More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll
A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice…
Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used one of the flurry of executive actions that…
Canadian doctor says WHO headquarters ‘stressed, devastated’ as Trump orders U.S. exit
TORONTO — Staff at the World Health Organization are “devastated” by President Donald Trump’s executive…
GOP-led states are emboldened to keep rolling back trans rights. Democrats struggle with a response
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats in Kansas agree that concerns about the economy…
CAF updates entry medical standards to aid recruitment efforts
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is no longer automatically disqualifying applicants with certain medical…
CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it’s possible that investigators will be sent to Italy…
Nearly 500 B.C. residents received an organ transplant in 2024
VANCOUVER — Health authorities in British Columbia say nearly 500 people in the province received…
Aesthetician charged with injecting customers with counterfeit Botox
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City aesthetician was charged Wednesday with injecting customers…
Condemned inmate worried South Carolina needed 2 lethal injections doses at last execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s latest execution should be halted so that lawyers for…