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Massachusetts governor: Pharmacies must stock abortion pills

Massachusetts governor: Pharmacies must stock abortion pills

BOSTON (AP) — The governor of Massachusetts reminded pharmacies Wednesday that they are required to stock a key abortion pill, despite a nationwide effort by anti-abortion activists to ban the medication.
Saskatchewan First Nation says B.C. willing to keep talking to resolve concerns

Saskatchewan First Nation says B.C. willing to keep talking to resolve concerns

VANCOUVER — Leaders of Saskatchewan's Key First Nation say they held a "productive discussion" with senior officials from British Columbia and have agreed to keep talking about critical outstanding issues.
Under oath, Boris Johnson denies he lied over 'partygate'

Under oath, Boris Johnson denies he lied over 'partygate'

LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted “hand on heart” Wednesday that he never lied to lawmakers about rule-breaking government parties during the COVID-19 pandemic, mounting a robust defense at a hearing that could damage
More deaths, injuries linked to recalled eyedrops

More deaths, injuries linked to recalled eyedrops

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are reporting two more deaths and additional cases of vision loss linked to eyedrops tainted with a drug-resistant bacteria.
Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27,000 after push to procure them

Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27,000 after push to procure them

Canada's race to procure ventilators for COVID-19 patients in the early days of the pandemic had researchers, scientists, industry and a notable astrophysicist working "night and day"to design machines that could be quickly manufactured domestically.
Oklahoma court OK's abortion to preserve mother's life

Oklahoma court OK's abortion to preserve mother's life

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s near total ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to abortion when pregnancy risks their health, not just in a medical emergency.
Doctors question aspects of Missouri transgender care limits

Doctors question aspects of Missouri transgender care limits

Missouri’s attorney general has said he will issue an emergency regulation that at least temporarily puts strict limits on transgender medical treatment for youth.
Lawsuit seeks to block abortion pill ban in Wyoming

Lawsuit seeks to block abortion pill ban in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Abortion-rights supporters filed an amended lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block Wyoming's new abortion pill ban from taking effect.
Manitoba service for sexual assault victims sees more staffing trouble as nurses quit

Manitoba service for sexual assault victims sees more staffing trouble as nurses quit

WINNIPEG — Four of 13 nurses working on a casual basis to help examine victims of sexual assault in Manitoba resigned Tuesday, and their union blamed a lack of staffing and support.
Saskatchewan First Nation comes to B.C. to talk about taking over child welfare

Saskatchewan First Nation comes to B.C. to talk about taking over child welfare

VANCOUVER — Solomon Reece spent a decade in Vancouver before being elected as a councillor to the Key First Nation in Saskatchewan last year.