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Eby underscores 'fundamental' disagreement with B.C. chief coroner on safe supply
VANCOUVER — B.C. Premier David Eby has rebuffed the province's retiring chief coroner's swansong pleas for non-prescription safe supply of drugs, calling it a "fundamental issue" of disagreement on how to curb the toxic drug crisis.
Jan 25, 2024 5:15 PM
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Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying
OTTAWA — Canada's Health Minister Mark Holland says some provinces will stand opposed to expanding medical assistance in dying for ideological reasons, but the government wants to ensure a majority feel ready.
Jan 25, 2024 4:22 PM
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Minnesota lawmakers kick off debate on joining other states that permit physician-assisted suicide
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature kicked off debate Thursday on whether the state should join the list of those that allow physician-assisted suicide.
Jan 25, 2024 3:04 PM
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Once in the millions, Guinea worm cases numbered 13 in 2023, Carter Center's initial count says
ATLANTA (AP) — Guinea worm disease remains on the cusp of being eradicated, with the global number of cases in 2023 holding steady at 13, according to a provisional account released by The Carter Center.
Jan 25, 2024 2:39 PM
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Former federal agent sentenced to over 8 years for his role in illegal painkiller trafficking
MIAMI (AP) — A former federal agent has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his role in an illegal prescription painkiller operation in South Florida.
Jan 25, 2024 2:28 PM
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Walgreens to pay $275,000 to settle allegations in Vermont about service during pandemic
MONTPELIER, Vt.
Jan 25, 2024 2:26 PM
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A New York dancer with a severe peanut allergy has died from eating mislabeled cookies
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A 25-year-old professional dancer from England who moved to New York City to pursue her career has died after eating a mislabeled cookie containing peanuts, part of a batch that has since been recalled.
Jan 25, 2024 2:23 PM
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'Risky play' can be good for kids, pediatricians say in new guidance
The Canadian Paediatric Society says a little risk can be good for kids' physical and mental well-being.
Jan 25, 2024 2:00 PM
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Transgender veterans sue to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Department of Veteran Affairs
A group of transgender veterans filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to begin providing and paying for gender-affirming surgeries.
Jan 25, 2024 1:54 PM
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Wisconsin Republicans approve bill banning abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill Thursday that would call for a binding statewide referendum to ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Jan 25, 2024 1:25 PM
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