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The Latest: UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect contests his extradition back to New York

The Latest: UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect contests his extradition back to New York

Manhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione , suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson .
Parents plead guilty in 2021 death of burned, emaciated toddler in Calgary

Parents plead guilty in 2021 death of burned, emaciated toddler in Calgary

CALGARY — The parents of a badly burned and emaciated Calgary toddler have pleaded guilty in his death. Court heard on Monday horrific details about the 2021 death of Gabriel Sinclair-Pasqua.
Bringing awareness to Black Canadian men's health important to Ogbongbemiga

Bringing awareness to Black Canadian men's health important to Ogbongbemiga

It's a cause near and dear to Amen Ogbongbemiga and his family. When the Chicago Bears linebacker had an opportunity to participate in the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program, he took it to promote the Walnut Foundation, a Brampton, Ont.
For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states

For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 U.S.
Auditor general flags problems with mental health care in New Brunswick

Auditor general flags problems with mental health care in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Health Department is failing to provide timely treatment for those struggling with addictions and mental health problems, the province's auditor general says.
Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief

Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations says the ongoing postal strike is delaying supplies of medicine and other necessities to rural and remote communities.
For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states

For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 U.S.
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.
Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence

Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence

COLUMBIA, S.C.
US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

Women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening, an influential health panel said Tuesday. Draft recommendations from the U.S.