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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids

FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin . The U.S.
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Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving serum 100 years ago

Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving serum 100 years ago

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome faced a bleak winter.
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Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump's executive order

Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia and the nation's capital said Thursday they have paused gender-affirming care for young people as they evaluate President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at cutting federal support for such care.
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Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

CALGARY — The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.

Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sen. Bill Cassidy has emerged as a central figure in the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Calls for major changes to landmark tobacco settlement too late: Imperial Tobacco

Calls for major changes to landmark tobacco settlement too late: Imperial Tobacco

TORONTO — Imperial Tobacco is rejecting what it says are major changes to a landmark $32.5-billion settlement that would see it and two other tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex-smokers in Canada.
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RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance

RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.
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Man charged with attempted murder after three workers attacked in Halifax ER

Man charged with attempted murder after three workers attacked in Halifax ER

HALIFAX — A Halifax man is facing charges including attempted murder after health workers were attacked at the Halifax Infirmary's emergency room on Wednesday.
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Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin says online hate helped push her out of federal politics

Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin says online hate helped push her out of federal politics

FREDERICTON — Jenica Atwin is leaving federal politics for the "time being" in part because of the online hate she receives, saying the level of toxicity she's had to face has been surprising.
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