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After yearslong delay, DEA revokes license of drug distributor over opioid crisis failures

After yearslong delay, DEA revokes license of drug distributor over opioid crisis failures

The U.S.
Oregon man died waiting for an ambulance, highlighting lack of emergency responders

Oregon man died waiting for an ambulance, highlighting lack of emergency responders

PORTLAND, Ore.
Doctor's supporters, hospital at odds with Indiana penalty for talking about 10-year-old's abortion

Doctor's supporters, hospital at odds with Indiana penalty for talking about 10-year-old's abortion

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Supporters of an Indianapolis doctor voiced frustration Friday with the Indiana medical board’s decision that she violated patient privacy laws when she talked with a newspaper reporter about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old
Competition Bureau recommends changing THC limits for edibles, easing pot packaging

Competition Bureau recommends changing THC limits for edibles, easing pot packaging

Canada's competition watchdog is putting its weight behind some longtime cannabis industry asks including easing restrictions on cannabis packaging and adjusting limits on how much of pot’s psychoactive component can be in edible products.
Central Vancouver Island to get cancer centre at Nanaimo hospital, says B.C. premier

Central Vancouver Island to get cancer centre at Nanaimo hospital, says B.C. premier

NANAIMO, B.C. — The city of Nanaimo on central Vancouver Island is the latest British Columbia community to receive government approval for a cancer care centre, Premier David Eby said Friday.
Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink says it has US approval to begin trials in people

Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink says it has US approval to begin trials in people

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink says it's gotten permission from U.S. regulators to begin testing its device in people.
Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries

Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa teachers will be banned from raising gender identity and sexual orientation issues with students through grade six, and all books depicting sex acts will be removed from school libraries, under a bill Republican Iowa Gov.
Céline Dion is suffering from 'stiff person syndrome.' Here's what that means

Céline Dion is suffering from 'stiff person syndrome.' Here's what that means

Canadian superstar Céline Dion cancelled the rest of her "Courage" world tour Friday, citing ongoing health problems due to a rare neurological disorder called "stiff person syndrome."
Céline Dion cancels 'Courage' world tour dates citing medical condition

Céline Dion cancels 'Courage' world tour dates citing medical condition

Céline Dion apologized to fans as she cancelled the remaining dates of her "Courage" world tour Friday, citing ongoing health woes that her team said "prevent her from performing."

Maine governor suggests making paid leave proposal easier on businesses

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills is pumping the brakes on a paid family and medical leave proposal promoted by her fellow Democrats, seeking compromises to reduce the burden on businesses in an effort to win broader support.
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