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Prince Edward Island second province to sign health-care funding deal with Ottawa

Prince Edward Island second province to sign health-care funding deal with Ottawa

OTTAWA — Prince Edward Island signed a $94-million deal with the federal government to fund improvements to the province's health-care system. This makes P.E.
Alberta ethics commissioner says rules followed in firing of ex-public health officer

Alberta ethics commissioner says rules followed in firing of ex-public health officer

EDMONTON — Alberta’s ethics commissioner says no rules were broken when the former chief medical officer of health was hired for — then promptly fired from — a new job with the province.
These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork

These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork

ATLANTA (AP) — It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children became unenrolled from Atlanta Public Schools. But it was traumatic when, in fall 2021, they figured out it had happened.
Reproductive rights group urges Ohio prosecutor to drop criminal charge against woman who miscarried

Reproductive rights group urges Ohio prosecutor to drop criminal charge against woman who miscarried

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The physicians' group behind Ohio's newly passed reproductive rights amendment is urging a prosecutor to drop criminal charges against a woman who miscarried in the restroom at her home.
Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors

Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors

WASHINGTON (AP) — In only two years, a small, colorful vaping device called Elf Bar has become the most popular disposable e-cigarette in the world, generating billions in sales and quickly emerging as the overwhelming favorite of underage U.S.
Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors

Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors

WASHINGTON (AP) — In only two years, a small, colorful vaping device called Elf Bar has become the most popular disposable e-cigarette in the world, generating billions in sales and quickly emerging as the overwhelming favorite of underage U.S.
Vice President Harris announces nationwide events focused on abortion

Vice President Harris announces nationwide events focused on abortion

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is redoubling her focus on abortion rights as the election year begins, planning a nationwide series of events as Democrats try to rally voters to give President Joe Biden a second term and regain full c
These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork

These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork

ATLANTA (AP) — It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children became unenrolled from Atlanta Public Schools. But it was traumatic when, in fall 2021, they figured out it had happened.
Quebec doctors say emergency room overcrowding is putting patient health at risk

Quebec doctors say emergency room overcrowding is putting patient health at risk

MONTREAL — Overcrowding in Quebec hospitals is "out of control" and putting the lives of patients at risk, says a group representing chief doctors in the province's emergency departments.
FDA finds 'extremely high' lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches

FDA finds 'extremely high' lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches

U.S. food inspectors found “extremely high” levels of lead in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the metal, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday.
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