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Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules

Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday urged Americans to take action during “a critical point in our nation’s history” as thousands of protesters demonstrated across the country against new limits to abortion rights making their
Planning a trip? Oregon's magic mushroom experiment advances

Planning a trip? Oregon's magic mushroom experiment advances

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's pioneering experiment with legalized magic mushrooms took a step closer to reality as the first “facilitators” who will accompany clients as they experience the drug received their state licenses, authorities said Tuesday.
Memo tells Saskatchewan hospital staff not to talk to elected officials: NDP

Memo tells Saskatchewan hospital staff not to talk to elected officials: NDP

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s health minister denies accusations of muzzling health-care workers after employees at a small community hospital were told in an internal memo not to speak with elected officials about their concerns.
Why doesn't Canada make its own baby formula when we have the raw ingredients?

Why doesn't Canada make its own baby formula when we have the raw ingredients?

OTTAWA — If infant formula has become akin to liquid gold for parents stressed about empty store shelves this year, Canada may be sitting on a potential treasure trove — if only it could process the raw elements.
Hamlin says blow to chest caused cardiac arrest on field

Hamlin says blow to chest caused cardiac arrest on field

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin says his doctors have concluded that a hit to the chest caused his heart to stop after a tackle during a game in Cincinnati in early January.
Tenn. lawmakers cut proposed amount to anti-abortion centers

Tenn. lawmakers cut proposed amount to anti-abortion centers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee budget writers on Tuesday said they will funnel $20 million of taxpayer dollars to help fund anti-abortion centers, marking a dramatic reduction from the original $100 million proposed by Gov.
States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — States are increasingly looking to restrict access to a powerful animal tranquilizer showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths.
U.S. crackdown on fentanyl trade underway as Canada vows 'public health approach'

U.S. crackdown on fentanyl trade underway as Canada vows 'public health approach'

WASHINGTON — A new front in America's war on drugs is opening up — and Canada has a seat at the strategy table.
Toronto warming centres would open at -5 C under proposed changes

Toronto warming centres would open at -5 C under proposed changes

TORONTO — Warming centres for those who need shelter should open in Toronto when temperatures drop to -5 C, city staff recommend in a new report, a proposal that would lower a threshold advocates have long criticized as cruel and arbitrary.

South Sudan reports 5 deaths in hepatitis E outbreak

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan on Tuesday reported five deaths and 91 suspected cases from an outbreak of hepatitis E in the northwest of the country. The cases were reported in Wau city which is the capital of Western Bahr el-Ghazal State.