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Judge strikes down one North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

RALEIGH, N.C.
North Carolina regulators says nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K

North Carolina regulators says nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov.
Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones dies after battle with ALS

Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones dies after battle with ALS

OTTAWA — Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has died following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — the disease commonly known as ALS. He was 54. Both the Senators and the NHL Coaches' Association confirmed the Sault Ste.
Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.
B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

VICTORIA — After four years that included mask mandates, vaccination requirements, gathering restrictions, surging hospitalizations and thousands of deaths, British Columbia’s top doctor has ended the province's public-health emergency for COVID-19.
How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.
Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Boar’s Head Provisions Co.

Steward Health Care announces closure of 2 Massachusetts hospitals

BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care announced Friday that is it closing two hospitals in Massachusetts because it received no qualified bids for the facilities after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year.
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion

OMAHA, Neb.
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application

Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application

NEW YORK (AP) — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement : The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs .