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North Dakota's abortion ban will remain on hold during court appeal

North Dakota's abortion ban will remain on hold during court appeal

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota won't be allowed to enforce its near total abortion ban while the state appeals a judge's ruling that struck down the law.
Saskatchewan NDP's Beck says election is bigger than politics, change possible

Saskatchewan NDP's Beck says election is bigger than politics, change possible

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck says she's asking voters to think beyond party politics and support what's best for the province when they go to the polls on Oct. 28.
Alberta company fined after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire

Alberta company fined after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire

EDMONTON — O'Reilly Oilfield Services Ltd. has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect the health and safety of workers under its supervision.
Manitoba government lowers age for self-referral breast cancer screening

Manitoba government lowers age for self-referral breast cancer screening

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has announced a plan to expand breast cancer screening for the second time in a month. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the minimum age for self-referrals will drop to 40 by December 2026.

Manitoba physicians group cites jump in number of doctors, says more work remains

WINNIPEG — The group that represents doctors across Manitoba says the province has seen a bigger-than-ever increase in the number of physicians in the health-care system.
Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination

Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria that can cause illness and death.

Rwanda's Marburg outbreak is under control, Africa's health chief says

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — An outbreak in Rwanda of the Ebola-like Marburg fever is under control and travel bans targeting the East African country are unnecessary, the head of Africa's top public health agency said Thursday.
Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids

Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids

A manufacturer of IV fluids critical to hospitals nationwide said Thursday that its Florida factory and distribution center were left intact after Hurricane Milton tore through the state. B. Braun Medical Inc.
Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

OTTAWA — Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born via cesarean section on Sept.