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New Mexico governor rescinds emergency health order that suspended gun rights in playgrounds

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that she has ended an emergency public health order that suspended the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in New Mexico’s largest metro area.
N.B. election debate: Tory leader forced to defend record on gender policy, housing

N.B. election debate: Tory leader forced to defend record on gender policy, housing

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative leader was targeted by his two main opponents during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, forced to defend his record on issues such as health care, housing and public safety.
Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health to Seniors Ministry

Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health to Seniors Ministry

The Alberta government says long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer be under the purview of the provincial Health Ministry.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi

Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi

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Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

TORONTO — Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes, an expert panel of doctors and researchers say in a new independent report.
What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it

What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows

People with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus, according to a large study that comes as the U.S. government moves to expand the practice.
3 states renew their effort to reduce access to the abortion drug mifepristone

3 states renew their effort to reduce access to the abortion drug mifepristone

Three states are renewing a legal push to restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone, including reinstating requirements it be dispensed in person instead of by mail.
Nova Scotia offers retirement fund top-ups for doctors, hoping they'll stick around

Nova Scotia offers retirement fund top-ups for doctors, hoping they'll stick around

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is offering to pay up to $15,000 a year into a new retirement benefits program for doctors in hopes the public money will keep more physicians in the province.
California health care workers get a pay bump under a new minimum wage law

California health care workers get a pay bump under a new minimum wage law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
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