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Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria, according to results from laboratory samples of infected people, authorities said Wednesday.
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Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care

Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care

TORONTO — Ontario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead of physicians, a move applauded by nurses and the homes but not supported by doctors.
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Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon

Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood's most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left
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Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO shouts on way into courthouse and fights extradition

Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO shouts on way into courthouse and fights extradition

ALTOONA, Pa.
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Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon

Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood's most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left
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Idaho's strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing

Idaho's strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing

PASADENA, Calif.
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MPs approve $21.6B in supplementary spending; Conservatives vote against

MPs approve $21.6B in supplementary spending; Conservatives vote against

OTTAWA — Parliament has approved $21.6 billion in government spending, in a late Tuesday vote in the House of Commons.
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Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind the ambush.
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More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines

More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines

Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.
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'Should never have happened': Indigenous man's braids cut off in Edmonton hospital

'Should never have happened': Indigenous man's braids cut off in Edmonton hospital

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services says it has taken a number of steps to better train staff, after an Indigenous man's braids were cut off and thrown away while he was in an Edmonton hospital.
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