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Blinken seeks Palestinian governance reform for postwar Gaza as deadly Israeli strikes continue
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed the Palestinian president…
Quebec ER overcrowding will ‘continue to be difficult,’ says health minister
MONTREAL – Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé had mostly bad news Wednesday as he provided…
Cardona praises Dartmouth culture in allowing freedom of expression, keeping students safe
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s education chief praised Dartmouth College’s culture Wednesday for…
Canada silent on Israel genocide court case, Liberal MPs split over what to do
OTTAWA – Liberal members of Parliament are divided about the position Canada should take on…
The largest great ape to ever live went extinct because of climate change, says new study
WASHINGTON (AP) — An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds…
Court sends case of prosecutor suspended by DeSantis back to trial judge over First Amendment issues
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Democratic Florida prosecutor suspended by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding masks and other…
‘Obamacare’ sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some 20 million people have signed up for health insurance this year…
New Mexico Legislature confronts gun violence, braces for future with less oil wealth
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Legislature convenes Tuesday for a rapid-fire 30-day session…
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos targeted for recall for not supporting Trump
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Backers of former President Donald Trump filed a petition Wednesday seeking…
Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into ‘forever chemical’ contamination at military bases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Hundreds of residents and personnel stationed at a U.S. Air Force…
Engine maker Cummins to repair, replace 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal
The Department of Justice has ordered a recall of 600,000 Ram trucks as part of…
California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday…
Somali extremists kill 1 person and capture 5 others from UN helicopter after its emergency landing
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Fighters with al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate al-Shabab attacked a United Nations…
Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary’s hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from Day One to restore truth and…
NHLPA announces First Line program meant to support mental health of NHL players
TORONTO – Former NHL defenceman Jay Harrison sees an advantage in using his experiences to…
Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa
OTTAWA – Nova Scotia is the fourth province to sign a new health accord with…
Do I really need supplemental insurance (Medigap) with Medicare?
About 41% of Original Medicare beneficiaries had Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, in 2021, according…
More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages
Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering…
Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of…
France’s youngest prime minister is a rising political star who follows in Macron’s footsteps
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint a 34-year-old prime minister surprised…
Program to provide cash for pregnant women in Flint, Michigan, and families with newborns
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A program aimed at helping remove families and infants in Flint,…
NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs
Whenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when…
Edmonton holds off on clearing final ‘high risk’ homeless encampment
EDMONTON – Police detailed the health and safety dangers of homeless camps in Alberta’s capital,…