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Edmonton pathologist sanctioned for COVID-19 comments, ordered to take course

Edmonton pathologist sanctioned for COVID-19 comments, ordered to take course

EDMONTON — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has sanctioned an Edmonton pathologist for comments and public statements he made during the COVID-19 pandemic. It says Dr.
What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity

What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry's surprising resignation from an African charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, came this week amid allegations of bullying, harassment, sexism and racism made by the organization's
Vaccines group Gavi says U.S. has not confirmed it will end funding

Vaccines group Gavi says U.S. has not confirmed it will end funding

GENEVA (AP) — The head of leading vaccines group Gavi alliance said Thursday it has not received confirmation from the U.S. government that it might be losing more than $1 billion in pledged funding as part of a reported proposal by U.S.
New poll suggests Canadians' fear of losing their jobs to a trade war is fading

New poll suggests Canadians' fear of losing their jobs to a trade war is fading

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that Canadians are feeling less anxious about losing their jobs as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pursue his trade war with Canada and much of the world.
Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding

Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding

NEW YORK (AP) — When President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza, much of the financial pain fell on researchers a train ride away from the school's
States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal

States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia's Capitol

A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia's Capitol

ATLANTA (AP) — A crowd of protesters on each side of the abortion debate flooded a windowless Georgia Capitol hallway Wednesday with chants and signs as lawmakers held a hearing on a bill that would ban the procedure in almost all cases.
Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses

Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses

British Columbia's former chief coroner is cautioning against a “jump to conclusions” after a new study found safer supply and drug decriminalization policies were associated with significant increases in opioid overdose hospitalizations in the provi
Pediatric care in Alberta underfunded and putting kids at risk: medical association

Pediatric care in Alberta underfunded and putting kids at risk: medical association

CALGARY — Alberta doctors are warning of "catastrophic" consequences for children's physical and mental health if the province doesn't boost funding for pediatric care.
Kansas measles cases double to 23 and new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

Kansas measles cases double to 23 and new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

A measles outbreak in Kansas doubled in less than a week to 23 cases and has "a possible link” to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico that have sickened more than 370 , the state health department said Wednesday.