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Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas could set new record

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas are on track to set a new record this year, state officials said.
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Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

WINNIPEG — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing when it comes to some of the big issues in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous health care.
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Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

The majority of U.S.
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Baseball players are staying mindful on the diamond with barefoot walks in the grass

Baseball players are staying mindful on the diamond with barefoot walks in the grass

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shoes off and dropped near the visitor’s dugout in San Francisco, Christian Walker begins his barefoot stroll through the perfectly manicured grass and makes his way into right field, where he plops down for a much-needed dose of
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Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause.
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Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong will ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released

Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong will ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will immediately ban the import of aquatic products from Fukushima and other Japanese prefectures if Tokyo discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a top official in the city said Wednesday.
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Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause.
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EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail

EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Wednesday slapped a $475 million fine on U.S. biotech giant Illumina for buying cancer-screening company Grail without regulators' approval, the latest setback for the deal. Illumina announced an $7.
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Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday

Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon special session Tuesday that continued late into the night. Gov.
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ACL injuries are keeping stars out of the Women's World Cup

ACL injuries are keeping stars out of the Women's World Cup

Some of the biggest names in the game won't be playing in the Women's World Cup because of what feels like an epidemic of ACL injuries — and players are asking why.
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