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US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients

US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S.
Animal sedative xylazine in fentanyl is causing wounds and scrambling efforts to stop overdoses

Animal sedative xylazine in fentanyl is causing wounds and scrambling efforts to stop overdoses

WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful animal sedative in the illicit drug supply is complicating the U.S. response to the opioid crisis, scrambling longstanding methods for reversing overdoses and treating addiction.
New York doctors get legal protection to prescribe abortion pills across state lines

New York doctors get legal protection to prescribe abortion pills across state lines

NEW YORK (AP) — A law to protect doctors in New York who prescribe abortion pills to patients in states where the procedure is outlawed was signed Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, who said the measure would serve women living in states with bans .
Passing North Carolina budget before new year looks out of reach for GOP legislators

Passing North Carolina budget before new year looks out of reach for GOP legislators

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers are preparing for extra time again in order to pass a state government budget and to reach other substantial policy agreements before adjourning for the summer.

After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fights

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Ontario cannabis regulator wants feedback on rules restricting window displays

Ontario cannabis regulator wants feedback on rules restricting window displays

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is considering amending regulations that require cannabis stores to ensure pot can't be seen from the exterior of their shop.
Why some doctors stay in US states with restrictive abortion laws and others leave

Why some doctors stay in US states with restrictive abortion laws and others leave

Dr. Kylie Cooper chokes up thinking about the patients she left behind in Idaho. One who often comes to mind is Kayla Smith.
As LBGTQ community girds for battle, advocates say time and the law are on their side

As LBGTQ community girds for battle, advocates say time and the law are on their side

WASHINGTON — Harleigh Walker is just an ordinary American high school kid, but with one important difference: how she's spending her summer vacation.
Maine bill proposing one of country's least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote

Maine bill proposing one of country's least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote

AUGUSTA, Maine — A proposal to expand access to abortions narrowly passed Thursday night in the Maine House, clearing the first hurdle after lawmakers kicked off an emotional floor debate.
North Carolina GOP legislators making changes to new abortion law days before enforcement

North Carolina GOP legislators making changes to new abortion law days before enforcement

RALEIGH, N.C.