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Nova Scotia reports student death linked to suspected case of meningitis

HALIFAX — Public health officials in Nova Scotia are investigating a suspected case of meningococcal meningitis after the death of a university student in hospital on the weekend.
Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in study

Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in study

Mindfulness meditation worked as well as a standard drug for treating anxiety in the first head-to-head comparison.

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief on Wednesday said a nearly 90% drop in recent COVID-19 deaths globally compared to nine months ago provides “cause for optimism,” but still urged vigilance against the pandemic as variants continue to
Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in reliably red Kentucky rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any state constitutional protections for abortion while voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state's constitution — joining Dem
Abortion rights boosted with defeat of Kentucky amendment

Abortion rights boosted with defeat of Kentucky amendment

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans

Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans

OTTAWA — When Stephen LaSalle first injured his foot in a military training exercise, he had only heard the stories about what it was like to deal with Veterans Affairs Canada.
Hacker releases Australian health insurer's customer data

Hacker releases Australian health insurer's customer data

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Client data from Medibank, Australia's largest health insurer, was released by an extortionist on Wednesday, including details of HIV diagnoses and drug abuse treatments, after the company refused to pay a ransom for the pe
Democrat or Republican, Canada will work with Congress after midterms: Trudeau

Democrat or Republican, Canada will work with Congress after midterms: Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan governor and Joe Biden ally behind the effort to shut down Canada's cross-border Line 5 pipeline, was re-elected Tuesday in midterm elections that showcased a surprising degree of Democratic resilience.
Voter ID passes in Nebraska as states settle ballot items

Voter ID passes in Nebraska as states settle ballot items

Residents of Nebraska approved a new photo identification requirement for future elections as voters in several states decided measures that could affect the way ballots are cast in the next presidential election.
'Magic mushrooms' vote too early to call in Colorado

'Magic mushrooms' vote too early to call in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — A vote to decide whether Colorado will become the second state, after Oregon , to create a legalized system for the use of psychedelic mushrooms was too early to call Tuesday.
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