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Oregon Gov. Kotek directs state police to crack down on fentanyl distribution

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said Tuesday she has directed state police to launch new strategies aimed at disrupting the fentanyl supply chain and holding sellers of the frequently deadly drug accountable.
Alberta government appears to extend E. coli compensation program to more daycares

Alberta government appears to extend E. coli compensation program to more daycares

CALGARY — The Alberta government appears to have extended a one-time payment of $2,000 for each child affected by an E. coli outbreak in Calgary to 19 daycares as it is set to provide an update on the investigation.
Quebec nurses union says job postings requiring bilingualism are discriminatory

Quebec nurses union says job postings requiring bilingualism are discriminatory

MONTREAL — A nurses union on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula says job postings by the local health-care network discriminate against francophones because they require that applicants speak English.
Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling

Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling

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Nova Scotia ambulance service plagued by continuing poor response times, says auditor

Nova Scotia ambulance service plagued by continuing poor response times, says auditor

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s ambulance service is in a “critical state” and is failing to meet mandated response times for emergency calls and for patient transfers at hospitals, auditor general Kim Adair reported Tuesday.
More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of additional students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on

UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on

CAIRO (AP) — Outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever have been reported in eastern Sudan, where thousands of people are sheltering in crowded camps amid deadly fighting between the country's military and a rival paramilitary force , the U.N.
After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer's drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen

After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer's drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s disease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies.
New cars are supposed to be getting safer. So why are fatalities on the rise?

New cars are supposed to be getting safer. So why are fatalities on the rise?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alyssa Milligan was someone who intuitively knew when another person needed help, encouragement or a kind word.
Report from seniors advocate blasts for-profit long-term care delivery in B.C.

Report from seniors advocate blasts for-profit long-term care delivery in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's advocate for seniors is calling for "fundamental reform" in how the province funds contracted long-term care providers, after a study found for-profit facilities routinely under-delivered care for the funding they receiv