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Largest health care strike in Oregon history begins as thousands picket Providence hospitals

PORTLAND, Ore.
No surgery, but rehab for Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary

No surgery, but rehab for Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary

CALGARY — Forward Connor Zary doesn't require surgery after ugly knee-on-knee contact in a game earlier this week, but he's out of the Calgary Flames' lineup indefinitely.
Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower court

Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider reinstating some preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by a lower court.
DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia on Friday filed a lawsuit against the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, arguing it has inflicted “catastrophic harm” on the mostly poor and minority communities living along the urban waterway.
US finds no 'Havana syndrome' link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it's possible

US finds no 'Havana syndrome' link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it's possible

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence has found no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious “Havana syndrome” injuries reported by some U.S.
Ottawa signs $40M deal with Saskatchewan to offer drug coverage for rare diseases

Ottawa signs $40M deal with Saskatchewan to offer drug coverage for rare diseases

SASKATOON, Sask. — The Saskatchewan and federal governments have announced an agreement for coverage of select new drugs for rare diseases.
Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

TORONTO — Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives starting next year, federal health minister Mark Holland announced on Friday, which those professionals say will allow
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane undergoes successful knee surgery

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane undergoes successful knee surgery

Edmonton Oilers power forward Evander Kane remains intent on returning to NHL action this season. He’s just not sure exactly when that will be.

Largest health care strike in Oregon history begins as thousands picket Providence hospitals

PORTLAND, Ore.
Earth breaks yearly heat record and lurches past dangerous warming threshold

Earth breaks yearly heat record and lurches past dangerous warming threshold

Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold , weather monitoring agencies announced Friday.