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Flu starting to wane in US after brutal start to season

Flu starting to wane in US after brutal start to season

NEW YORK (AP) — Flu is decreasing in many parts of the U.S. after an alarmingly early and strong start to the season.

Some lots of Janod Sweet Cocoon Activity Table recalled due to choking hazard

Health Canada is recalling about a thousand activity tables for toddlers sold by the brand Janod. The agency says the recall involves some lots of the Janod Sweet Cocoon Activity Table as it may be a choking hazard.
Migrants near US border face cold wait for key asylum ruling

Migrants near US border face cold wait for key asylum ruling

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Hairdresser Grisel Garcés survived a harrowing, four-month journey from her native Venezuela through tropical jungles, migrant detention centers in southern Mexico and then jolting railcar rides north toward the U.S. border.
Group urges feds to investigate Snapchat over fentanyl sales

Group urges feds to investigate Snapchat over fentanyl sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S.
Abortion ban changes split Wisconsin GOP under veto threat

Abortion ban changes split Wisconsin GOP under veto threat

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans who control the Legislature are divided over whether to push for rape and incest abortion exceptions in the face of Democratic Gov.
Experts clash on whether medically assisted dying system ready for expansion by March

Experts clash on whether medically assisted dying system ready for expansion by March

OTTAWA — Leading experts involved in developing an expansion of Canada's medically assisted dying regime to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder are at odds over whether the expansion should be delayed.
'A very hard road ahead' for China as COVID-19 cases spiral

'A very hard road ahead' for China as COVID-19 cases spiral

BAZHOU, China (AP) — Nearly three years after it was first identified in China, the coronavirus is now spreading through the vast country. Experts predict difficult months ahead for its 1.4 billion people.
India randomly testing international visitors for COVID-19

India randomly testing international visitors for COVID-19

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has begun randomly testing international passengers arriving at its airports for COVID-19, the country’s health minister said Thursday, citing an increase in cases in neighboring China.
Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding

Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding

HELENA, Mont.
Have a safe trip: Oregon trains magic mushroom facilitators

Have a safe trip: Oregon trains magic mushroom facilitators

DAMASCUS, Oregon (AP) — At a woodsy retreat center in Oregon, some 30 men and women are seated or lying down, masks covering their eyes and listening to serene music.