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As leaders convene, the UN pushes toward its crucial global goals. But progress is lagging

As leaders convene, the UN pushes toward its crucial global goals. But progress is lagging

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The commitments were far-reaching and ambitious. Among them: End extreme poverty and hunger. Ensure every child on Earth gets a quality secondary education. Achieve gender equality.
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Manitoba Tories promise $120 million to address health-care staffing shortages

Manitoba Tories promise $120 million to address health-care staffing shortages

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives are promising to put millions toward recruiting health-care workers if they are re-elected on Oct. 3.
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Everything you need to know about this year's meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly

Everything you need to know about this year's meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it was Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Indiana attorney general sues hospital system over privacy of Ohio girl who traveled for abortion

Indiana attorney general sues hospital system over privacy of Ohio girl who traveled for abortion

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's attorney general has sued the state's largest hospital system, claiming it violated patient privacy laws when a doctor publicly shared the story of an Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
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Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home

Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home

Alisha Alderson placed everything she needed for the last month of her pregnancy in various suitcases as she prepared to leave the comfort of her home in rural eastern Oregon.
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Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home

Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home

Alisha Alderson placed her folded clothes and everything she needed for the last month of her pregnancy in various suitcases. She never imagined she would have to leave the comfort of her home in rural eastern Oregon just weeks before her due date.
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Golden Mushroom brand Enoki mushrooms recalled for possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Golden Mushroom brand Enoki mushrooms due to a possible Listeria contamination. The product was sold in 200g packages in Ontario and may also have been distributed nationally.
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Wildfires, opioids, homes on agenda at annual gathering of B.C.'s local leaders

Wildfires, opioids, homes on agenda at annual gathering of B.C.'s local leaders

The triple threats of wildfires, opioids and housing needs facing British Columbia are the focus of a weeklong gathering of elected municipal and provincial leaders in Vancouver at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
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Alberta's top doctor says more sites affected after E. coli outbreak

Alberta's top doctor says more sites affected after E. coli outbreak

CALGARY — Alberta's chief medical officer of health says he has been made aware of additional daycare sites in Calgary where children have tested positive for E.
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Caught in a lie, CEO of embattled firm caring for NYC migrants resigns

NEW YORK (AP) — The chief executive officer of a firm hired by New York City to house and care for hundreds of migrants abruptly resigned Friday after he admitted to lying about his educational record and as DocGo has come under scrutiny for its $432
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