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6 days after fuel spill reported, most in Tennessee city still can't drink the tap water

6 days after fuel spill reported, most in Tennessee city still can't drink the tap water

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — It's been six days since residents of a Tennessee city were told that diesel fuel spilled into a local reservoir, and most of them still can't drink their tap water.
Michigan bans use of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth under measure signed by governor

Michigan bans use of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth under measure signed by governor

LANSING, Mich.
NYC plans to set up a shelter for 1,000 migrants in the parking lot of a psychiatric hospital

NYC plans to set up a shelter for 1,000 migrants in the parking lot of a psychiatric hospital

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will set up a shelter for up to 1,000 migrants in the parking lot of a state psychiatric hospital as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive in the city weekly, officials said Wednesday.

GOP nominee says he would renew push for Medicaid work requirement if elected governor in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican candidate Daniel Cameron said Wednesday that he would move quickly as Kentucky's governor to revive a push to require some able-bodied adults to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid.
Nigerian doctors walk off the job again. Overstretched and underpaid, many have left for overseas

Nigerian doctors walk off the job again. Overstretched and underpaid, many have left for overseas

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Resident doctors in Nigerian public hospitals on Wednesday launched their second strike this year to protest unpaid salaries and demand improvements in pay and working conditions.
Sun Life to acquire victual care provider Dialogue Health Technologies

Sun Life to acquire victual care provider Dialogue Health Technologies

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. has reached a deal to acquire virtual care provider Dialogue for about $277 million.
Lawsuit over Kansas IDs would be a 'morass' if transgender people intervene, attorney general says

Lawsuit over Kansas IDs would be a 'morass' if transgender people intervene, attorney general says

TOPEKA, Kan.
Michigan 'Hockey Doc' to stand trial on sexual assault charges connected to youth hockey physicals

Michigan 'Hockey Doc' to stand trial on sexual assault charges connected to youth hockey physicals

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.
UK prime minister urged to speed up compensation for infected blood scandal victims

UK prime minister urged to speed up compensation for infected blood scandal victims

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Wednesday he was committed to paying out compensation swiftly to thousands of people affected by the country's infected blood scandal , which saw more than 2,000 patients die after contracting HIV
Manitoba lacks capacity for addiction treatment: auditor general report

Manitoba lacks capacity for addiction treatment: auditor general report

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's auditor general says many in the province don't have access to appropriate addiction treatment, especially in rural and northern areas.
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