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Poland’s president vetoes law on free access to morning-after pill for ages 15 and above
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s President Andrzej Duda on Friday vetoed a law that would…
Thai court acquits dozens of protesters who shut down Bangkok’s airports in 2008
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Friday acquitted nearly 70 people of all charges…
He didn’t trust police but sought their help anyway. Two days later, he was dead
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — Jameek Lowery entered the dimly lit lobby of the city’s police…
Fluid in eye cells can ‘boil’ if you watch the eclipse without protection: expert
Millions of people in parts of Eastern and Atlantic Canada will be able to see…
A Lebanese nun’s request to pray for Hezbollah fighters highlights schisms over the group’s weapons
BEIRUT (AP) — The nun stood in front of a group of young students at…
New study says fireworks have small effect on air quality, but doctors not impressed
MONTREAL – Almost a year after smog from wildfires led officials in Montreal to cancel…
Being harassed at work? What to consider when deciding what to do next
If you’ve been the victim of workplace harassment, it can be difficult to feel you’re…
What to know about Day of Visibility, designed to show the world ‘trans joy’
Sunday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, observed around the world to bring attention to…
Key findings from AP’s investigation into police force that isn’t supposed to be lethal
Every day, police in the U.S. rely on common use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are…
US military drains fuel from tank facility that leaked fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. military said it’s finished draining millions of gallons of fuel…
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
TORONTO – Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook,…
A decade after deaths of 2 Boston firefighters, senators pass bill to toughen oversight
BOSTON (AP) — A decade after two firefighters died when they became trapped in a…
UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to…
Oklahoma judge rules death row inmate not competent to be executed
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge ruled Thursday that a death row inmate is…
Mississippi Senate passes trimmed Medicaid expansion and sends bill back to the House
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers will try to negotiate on expanding Medicaid in one…
Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel launch impact campaign around pressing issues
The Oscar -nominated documentary “ Food, Inc ” helped change the way many consumers think…
US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in rare bacterial…
Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people
BOSTON (AP) — Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie…
Trump attends wake of slain New York officer, calls for ‘law and order,’ to show contrast with Biden
MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Donald Trump attended Thursday’s wake of a New York City…
GOP-backed bill proposing harsher sentences to combat crime sent to Kentucky’s governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kentucky wrapped up work Thursday on a sweeping…
Manitoba promises move to plastic health cards as part of upcoming budget
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is planning to do away with paper health cards and…
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It’s the first revision in 27 years
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is…
Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of…
US tuberculosis cases were at the highest level in a decade in 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 were the highest…