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Abortion ban changes split Wisconsin GOP under veto threat

Abortion ban changes split Wisconsin GOP under veto threat

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans who control the Legislature are divided over whether to push for rape and incest abortion exceptions in the face of Democratic Gov.
Experts clash on whether medically assisted dying system ready for expansion by March

Experts clash on whether medically assisted dying system ready for expansion by March

OTTAWA — Leading experts involved in developing an expansion of Canada's medically assisted dying regime to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder are at odds over whether the expansion should be delayed.
'A very hard road ahead' for China as COVID-19 cases spiral

'A very hard road ahead' for China as COVID-19 cases spiral

BAZHOU, China (AP) — Nearly three years after it was first identified in China, the coronavirus is now spreading through the vast country. Experts predict difficult months ahead for its 1.4 billion people.
India randomly testing international visitors for COVID-19

India randomly testing international visitors for COVID-19

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has begun randomly testing international passengers arriving at its airports for COVID-19, the country’s health minister said Thursday, citing an increase in cases in neighboring China.
Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding

Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding

HELENA, Mont.
Have a safe trip: Oregon trains magic mushroom facilitators

Have a safe trip: Oregon trains magic mushroom facilitators

DAMASCUS, Oregon (AP) — At a woodsy retreat center in Oregon, some 30 men and women are seated or lying down, masks covering their eyes and listening to serene music.
Ransomware attack delays SickKids lab results, systems could be offline for weeks

Ransomware attack delays SickKids lab results, systems could be offline for weeks

TORONTO, Ohio — A ransomware attack has delayed lab and imaging results at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and could lead to longer wait times, the hospital said Thursday, noting that some of its systems could be offline for weeks.

Florida high court OKs grand jury probe of COVID-19 vaccines

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court will convene a grand jury at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to investigate any wrongdoing with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines, the court announced Thursday.
California university apologizes for prisoner experiments

California university apologizes for prisoner experiments

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A prominent California medical school has apologized for conducting dozens of unethical medical experiments on at least 2,600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1970s, including putting pesticides and herbicides on the men's skin

Appeals court halts Louisville abortion clinic buffer zone

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal appeals court has temporarily barred the enforcement of a Louisville city ordinance that creates a buffer zone around health care centers, including a downtown abortion clinic that attracts protests.
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