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UK parliamentarian admits lying about lucrative pandemic contracts but says she's done nothing wrong

UK parliamentarian admits lying about lucrative pandemic contracts but says she's done nothing wrong

LONDON (AP) — A member of Britain’s House of Lords has acknowledged that she repeatedly lied about her links to a company that was awarded lucrative government contracts to supply protective masks and gowns during the coronavirus pandemic .
Critics caution against plan to expand medical assistance in dying to those with mental illness

Critics caution against plan to expand medical assistance in dying to those with mental illness

Hope is what kept Laurel Walker alive as thoughts of suicide overwhelmed her, and that is exactly what she says would be stripped from people battling the same darkness if Canada forges ahead with plans to expand medical assistance in dying to those
Families say autism therapy helped their kids. Indiana's Medicaid cuts could put it out of reach

Families say autism therapy helped their kids. Indiana's Medicaid cuts could put it out of reach

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shaunna Thompson was running out of childcare options. Her daughter Abbie was expelled from daycare in 2022 because of “all over the place” behavior.
Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination

Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination

CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella.
Order blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appeal

Order blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appeal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the state’s challenge to a judge’s order that has blocked enforcement of Ohio's near-ban on abortions for the past 14 months.
A Black woman was criminally charged after a miscarriage. It shows the perils of pregnancy post-Roe

A Black woman was criminally charged after a miscarriage. It shows the perils of pregnancy post-Roe

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio was in the throes of a bitter debate over abortion rights this fall when Brittany Watts, 21 weeks and 5 days pregnant, began passing thick blood clots.
A Black woman was criminally charged after a miscarriage. It shows the perils of pregnancy post-Roe

A Black woman was criminally charged after a miscarriage. It shows the perils of pregnancy post-Roe

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio was in the throes of a bitter debate over abortion rights this fall when Brittany Watts, 21 weeks and 5 days pregnant, began passing thick blood clots.
As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up

As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up

MIAMI (AP) — Salsa music blares from the food court in a rundown Miami shopping center as Latinos head to a kiosk and an office showing signs for “ Obamacare ,” where they hope to renew their health coverage plans before the year ends.

Six deaths now reported in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak

OTTAWA — Six people have now died in a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes sold in at least nine provinces.
Catholic activists in Mexico help women reconcile their faith with abortion rights

Catholic activists in Mexico help women reconcile their faith with abortion rights

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In a corner of their Mexico City office, activists from Catholics for the Right to Decide keep an image of the Virgin Mary close to a green scarf that reads: “Mary was consulted to be mother of God.
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