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Indonesia launches free meals program to feed children and pregnant women to fight stunting

Indonesia launches free meals program to feed children and pregnant women to fight stunting

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's new government started an ambitious $28 million project Monday to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting although critics question whether the nationwide program is
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Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down

Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down

MONTREAL — Conservative MP Luc Berthold announced on Sunday that he has prostate cancer, but still plans to run in the next federal election despite requiring an operation.
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'Our country ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't

'Our country ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa. He once called helping with Zimbabwe’s transition from white rule to independence “our greatest single success.
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'Our county ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't

'Our county ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa. He once called helping with Zimbabwe’s transition from white rule to independence “our greatest single success.
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Matthew Knies nets hat trick as Leafs beat Bruins 6-4 in Auston Matthews return

Matthew Knies nets hat trick as Leafs beat Bruins 6-4 in Auston Matthews return

TORONTO — The return from injury of Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews proved to be quite the tonic for linemates Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner on Saturday night.
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Quebec confirms 4 new cases in measles outbreak, warns of possible exposure

Quebec confirms 4 new cases in measles outbreak, warns of possible exposure

MONTREAL — Quebec’s health department is warning people who may have been exposed to measles in several regions of the province to monitor for symptoms amid a new outbreak of the disease.
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'Support better care': Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service

'Support better care': Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service

Khalil Dorival knows what it's like to feel lonely. The Toronto-based mental health advocate has struggled with social anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.
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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
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Soldier who died by suicide in Las Vegas told ex-girlfriend of pain and exhaustion after Afghanistan

Soldier who died by suicide in Las Vegas told ex-girlfriend of pain and exhaustion after Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The highly decorated Special Forces soldier who died by suicide in a Cybertruck explosion on New Year's Day confided to a former girlfriend who had served as an Army nurse that he faced significant pain and exhaustion that she says
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