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Judge won't halt execution in South Carolina over lethal injection concerns

Judge won't halt execution in South Carolina over lethal injection concerns

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge Wednesday refused to stop the execution of a South Carolina inmate scheduled to die in two days, saying the prisoner's lawyers didn't have evidence there were problems with the state's lethal injection process.
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What will happen to food assistance under Trump's tax cut plan? A look at the numbers

What will happen to food assistance under Trump's tax cut plan? A look at the numbers

President Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes by trillions of dollars could also trim billions in spending from social safety net programs, including food assistance for lower-income people .
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RFK Jr.'s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say

RFK Jr.'s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say

TORONTO — Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s firing of an immunization advisory committee south of the border could bolster anti-vaccine sentiment in Canada.
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Seven hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella

Seven hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella

Seven people have been hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
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Montreal’s Lance Stroll set to race at Canadian Grand Prix after injury setback

Montreal’s Lance Stroll set to race at Canadian Grand Prix after injury setback

MONTREAL — Montreal's Lance Stroll has been cleared to race in this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix after missing the Spanish GP due to pain in his hand and wrist.
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Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)

Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)

It turns out, our furry best friend might be our sleep enemy. Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, which usually disrupts sleep . But many would say it’s worth it. And researchers don't necessarily disagree.
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Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges

Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges

MONTREAL — The criminal case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller came to a halt on Tuesday as a Quebec Superior Court judge stayed sex-related charges against him.
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Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drug

Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drug

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia physicians and other sexual health experts who are calling on the provincial government to fund birth control and increase access to an HIV-prevention medication say the move would improve the lives of many while saving the prov
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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

BATON ROUGE, La.
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Takeaways from AP's report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform

Takeaways from AP's report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform

WASHINGTON (AP) — Calley Means has built a following by railing against the U.S. health system, often hammering on alleged financial conflicts within the medical establishment. Means, a top aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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