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Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that…
Marineland decries Ottawa decision to bar export of remaining beluga whales to China
TORONTO — Marineland says it is “profoundly” disappointed by the federal government’s decision to deny…
Maine clinics also hit by cuts that targeted Planned Parenthood plan to halt primary care
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A network of medical clinics that serves low-income residents in Maine…
Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any…
A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college
CHICAGO (AP) — College student Maya Roman has the handoff down to a science: a…
After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Johnson’s career took him from the White House to newspaper…
Former judge is likely the next leader of the Mormon church and its 17 million members
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice known…
Justice Department sues New Jersey synagogue protesters using law meant to protect abortion clinics
Federal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest outside a New Jersey…
Planned Parenthood closes Louisiana clinics after 40 years due to financial and political pressure
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Planned Parenthood on Tuesday shuttered its two clinics in Louisiana…
Trump says a U.S. government shutdown is ‘likely’ — here’s what could happen
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a federal government shutdown is “likely,”…
Kentucky has kicked people off food benefits using data that doesn’t tell the full story
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A single mother who relied on federal food assistance lost her…
Louisiana issues a warrant to arrest California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is pursuing a criminal case against another out-of-state doctor…
Flu shot rollout begins this week as doctors urge vaccination for people at risk
TORONTO — Flu and COVID-19 vaccine shots are available in parts of the country this…
Madagascar’s president fires the government following days of deadly Gen Z protests
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina fired the prime minister and the rest…
Maine’s food pantries stare down volunteer shortage while anticipating cuts
WINTERPORT, Maine (AP) — Phylis Allen spends her days looking for things. She searches for…
Pakistan’s polio fight suffers a blow with 2 new cases reported in the south
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan reported two new polio cases in the southern province of…
Trump’s comments on autism evoke anger and hope among autistic people and their families
An Indiana woman with an autistic son says President Donald Trump was blaming moms when…
Issues remain in Quebec health system, 5 years after Joyce Echaquan’s death: advocate
MONTRÉAL — Five years after Joyce Echaquan died tragically in a Quebec hospital room, there…
B.C. Premier David Eby announces new involuntary care beds, North Coast power line
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby came prepared with announcements as he spoke to leaders of…
Stay of ostrich cull in southeast B.C. an ongoing potential health risk, CFIA says
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the “ongoing delay” in carrying out the cull of…
Here’s what to know about CTE, the brain disease the NYC shooter blamed for his mental health issues
BOSTON (AP) — The degenerative brain disease that has besieged the National Football League for…
Pakistan vaccinates 9 million girls against cervical cancer despite online backlash
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan has vaccinated about 9 million adolescent girls against the virus…
PWHL foundational player Erica Howe sees hockey parallels with her cancer journey
Erica Howe paid it forward in hockey. She wants to do the same in her…
Photos show the efforts to curb a measles outbreak in Indonesia
SUMENEP, Indonesia (AP) — Health workers in Sumenep, Indonesia, are delivering measles vaccines to curb…