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Fredericton police investigating 2022 death of former diplomat in hospital ER

Fredericton police investigating 2022 death of former diplomat in hospital ER

Fredericton police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a patient last year in the emergency room of a local hospital.
Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

VICTORIA — Avian flu is spreading rapidly through British Columbia poultry farms, including half a dozen diagnosed in commercial flocks this week alone. The fall migration of wild birds is considered the primary cause of infection for B.C.
Minnesota agency had data on iron foundry's pollution violations but failed to act, report says

Minnesota agency had data on iron foundry's pollution violations but failed to act, report says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota iron foundry has been violating air emissions laws for at least five years, but the state agency responsible for enforcing air permits didn't take action against the company, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Wednes
Parents of a terminally ill baby lose UK legal battle to bring her home

Parents of a terminally ill baby lose UK legal battle to bring her home

LONDON (AP) — A judge at Britain's High Court ruled Wednesday that life support for a terminally ill 8-month-old baby should be withdrawn in a hospice or hospital, despite efforts by the infant's parents and the Italian government to transport her to

Missouri Supreme Court hears case on latest effort to block Planned Parenthood funding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
After Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots

After Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots

After Ohio voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive healthcare, advocates on both sides of the issue are looking at how they can get support on 2024 ballots in at least a d
Lung cancer death rates decreasing but still biggest cancer killer, report says

Lung cancer death rates decreasing but still biggest cancer killer, report says

MaryAnn Bradley was bracing herself for a heart disease diagnosis when her cardiologist told her an X-ray showed a shadow on her right lung. "I just thought I was going to die. That was it," she said.
Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall ill

Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall ill

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Authorities in Croatia recommended Wednesday that people drink only tap water as they investigated reports of several people sickened or suffering throat injuries allegedly after consuming bottled beverages.
Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights

Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care, the latest victory for abortion rights supporters since the U.S.

Peace Corps agrees to pay $750,000 to family of dead volunteer

The Peace Corps has agreed to pay $750,000 to the family of a 24-year-old volunteer from Illinois who died in 2018 in East Africa after the agency’s doctors misdiagnosed a case of malaria, a law firm announced Tuesday.