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The implications of Walgreens' decision on abortion pills

The implications of Walgreens' decision on abortion pills

Walgreens says it will not start selling an abortion pill in 20 states that had warned of legal consequences if it did so.
Nevada crash is 3rd fatal one tied to air medical service

Nevada crash is 3rd fatal one tied to air medical service

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The company that owns the medical transport aircraft that crashed in northern Nevada last week, killing all five people aboard, has been tied to two other fatal crashes in the last four years.

Officials: Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (AP) — A person in southwest Florida has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba, health officials said. The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County confirmed the death Thursday.
Alberta health minister says $1,400 car ride pricey, but value for money

Alberta health minister says $1,400 car ride pricey, but value for money

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says he appreciates that a $1,400 round-trip car service trip by his top administrator looks pricey, but it’s actually value for money.
Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome

Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome

BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to keep praying and to keep showing up. Some responded with a hug. A few grimaced as they squeezed past.
Nan Goldin is going to the Oscars, and she wants to win

Nan Goldin is going to the Oscars, and she wants to win

NEW YORK (AP) — It's not always emphasized, given that she's one of the most groundbreaking still photographers of the past 50 years. But Nan Goldin is a movie buff. Big time.
At-risk Canadians should get additional COVID-19 bivalent booster this spring: NACI

At-risk Canadians should get additional COVID-19 bivalent booster this spring: NACI

Canadians at risk of severe illness due to COVID-19 are being advised to get an additional booster dose this spring.
Ontario Nurses' Association says bargaining with hospitals has broken down

Ontario Nurses' Association says bargaining with hospitals has broken down

TORONTO — Contract talks between nurses and the Ontario Hospital Association have broken down and will now head to arbitration, the nurses' union said Friday.
Ontario expanding firefighter cancer coverage for WSIB claims

Ontario expanding firefighter cancer coverage for WSIB claims

TORONTO — Ontario is expanding workplace coverage of cancers for firefighters. Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton says pancreatic and thyroid cancers in firefighters will now be presumed to be work related.

Walgreens won't sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Walgreens on Thursday said it won't sell an abortion pill by mail in 20 conservative-led states.
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