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Paperwork problems drive surge in people losing Medicaid health coverage

Paperwork problems drive surge in people losing Medicaid health coverage

JEFERSON CITY, Mo.

Judge allows suit alleging that hospital ignored parents and performed fetal autopsy without consent

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that a Delaware hospital system performed an autopsy on a 16-week-old fetus despite the parents refusing to give their consent.
Alberta premier threatens sanctions against Calgary clinic set to charge fees

Alberta premier threatens sanctions against Calgary clinic set to charge fees

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says if a Calgary medical clinic begins charging a fee for faster access to a family doctor, it will be shut down, fined or have medicare payments from the province withheld.
White House escalates extreme-heat efforts as record July marks 'global boiling' era

White House escalates extreme-heat efforts as record July marks 'global boiling' era

WASHINGTON — The hottest month in recorded history is going out with a bang in the United States. Much of the eastern half of the U.S.
IR, PUP, NFI. What do all of those NFL roster designations mean?

IR, PUP, NFI. What do all of those NFL roster designations mean?

NFL players compete all offseason and through training camp to make the active roster of their current team — or perhaps even elsewhere. But staying there isn't easy. Especially with injuries a constant factor in such a physical sport.
Fukushima official says release of treated water is a milestone in nuclear plant's decommissioning

Fukushima official says release of treated water is a milestone in nuclear plant's decommissioning

TOKYO (AP) — An official in charge of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant says the upcoming release of treated radioactive water into the sea more than 12 years after the reactors' meltdown marks “a milestone,” but is still only an initial step

Merger talks end between large health care systems in Minnesota, South Dakota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A merger that would have created one of the largest health service companies in the Upper Midwest has been scrapped.
What to know as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1

What to know as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesotans can legally possess and grow their own marijuana for recreational purposes starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, subject to limits meant to keep a lid on things while the state sets up a full-blown legal cannabis industry.
Gleaning, produce rescue at food banks helps feed communities, reduce waste

Gleaning, produce rescue at food banks helps feed communities, reduce waste

EDMONTON — Half-price strawberries in stacked palletsand freshly gleaned spinach from a farm sit in a food bank's walk-in fridge waiting to be redistributed. "There might be a few blemishes but you can just cut that off.
Teen was sexually abused at therapeutic boarding school, lawsuit says as parents advocate oversight

Teen was sexually abused at therapeutic boarding school, lawsuit says as parents advocate oversight

A teenager with special needs was repeatedly sexually assaulted by an employee at a small private boarding school in South Carolina, his parents said in a lawsuit as they advocate for more oversight of similar therapeutic facilities.
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