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Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state

Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state

TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — Less than a year after Florida Gov.
Pandemic 3 years later: Has the COVID-19 virus won?

Pandemic 3 years later: Has the COVID-19 virus won?

On the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is still spreading and the death toll is nearing 7 million worldwide. Yet most people have resumed their normal lives, thanks to a wall of immunity built from infections and vaccines.
Colorado Democrats to bolster haven against abortion bans

Colorado Democrats to bolster haven against abortion bans

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are looking to strengthen the state's role as a safe haven for abortion rights in a region largely dominated by conservative states that have restricted the practice since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
Mental evaluation ordered for man accused in flight attack

Mental evaluation ordered for man accused in flight attack

BOSTON (AP) — A man charged with attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open an airliner’s emergency door on a cross-country flight over the weekend remained in custody Thursday after a federal court ordered him to undergo a mental health eva
Study shows more pediatric ER visits for suicidal behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic

Study shows more pediatric ER visits for suicidal behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic

CALGARY — A global study shows there was an increase in emergency department visits for attempted suicide among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arkansas Senate advances bill banning affirmative action

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

OTTAWA — A Liberal bill to delay the planned expansion of Canada's medically assisted dying regime has passed third reading in the Senate.
Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province

Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province

WINNIPEG — The family of a woman who died during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing the Manitoba government and health agencies alleging that cuts to health care and improper medical decisions contributed to the death of Krystal Mousseau.
Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.