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In the news today: Ukrainian president set to address Parliament
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall
Public health officials say the number of COVID-19 infections is climbing again — just in…
New app uses AI to help Calgary medical students practise interacting with patients
CALGARY – A Calgary medical student has developed an app that allows future doctors to…
NHL board of governors approves sale of Ottawa Senators to Andlauer group
OTTAWA – The sale of the Ottawa Senators is finally official. The NHL announced Thursday…
Wisconsin Republicans propose impeaching top elections official after disputed vote to fire her
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of Republican Wisconsin lawmakers on Thursday proposed impeaching the…
California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday sued an anti-abortion group…
Mississippi GOP governor says his plan would aid hospitals; Democrat pushes for Medicaid expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves released a proposal Thursday aimed at…
A look at the numbers and assumptions behind Alberta’s pension report
The Alberta government has released a report that it commissioned on the financial implications of…
Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some people seeking the newest COVID-19 vaccine are running into high demand,…
As mayors, governors scramble to care for more migrants, a look at what’s behind the numbers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A small town on the Texas border declares a state of emergency…
Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors in many states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — About 500,000 people who recently lost Medicaid coverage are regaining…
Former Mississippi Democratic Party chair sues to reinstate himself, saying his ouster was improper
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The former chair of Mississippi’s Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit…
Fighting ‘through hell.’ To reclaim Bakhmut, a Ukrainian brigade must first survive the forest
ANDRIIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian bullet struck the sergeant just above the left ear.…
A toddler lost in the woods is found asleep using family dog as a pillow
FAITHORN, Mich. (AP) — A 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s…
Up to 10 per cent of Quebec health-care workers have experienced long COVID: study
MONTREAL – A study by Quebec’s public health institute has found that between six and…
Vivek Ramaswamy accuses Trump of making a ‘false promise’ in not repealing Obamacare
Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy swiped at former President Donald Trump on Thursday for failing…
COVID-19 lawsuit too broad, paints all Quebec care homes with same brush: lawyer
MONTREAL – A proposed class-action lawsuit against long-term care homes that experienced COVID-19 outbreaks is…
Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina…
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes – the first time he’s admitted blame to a judge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh did something Thursday he hasn’t done in…
Census shows 3.5 million Middle Eastern residents in US, Venezuelans fastest growing Hispanic group
The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African,…
‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud overdosed on meth, cocaine, fentanyl, coroner says
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Actor Angus Cloud died in July of an overdose of cocaine,…
Tests show drinking water is safe at a Minnesota prison, despite inmate concerns
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — State health officials have said that the drinking water at a…
Ahead of abortion vote, Ohio Supreme Court has ordered a rewrite of some misleading ballot language
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A wildly divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled late Tuesday that only…
Candidates in Kentucky governor’s race preview debates on tax cuts, education, and abortion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear declared that now is not the time…