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CVS Health eyes kidney patients for next expansion into care
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Health is now planning to treat kidney failure patients, as the…
Aretha Franklin cancels Toronto concert in June on doctor’s orders
TORONTO – Aretha Franklin is cancelling her rescheduled Toronto concert on doctor’s orders. The 76-year-old…
The Latest: Britain’s Prince Philip recovering from surgery
LONDON – The Latest on the health of Prince Philip, husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth…
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ April 2 The New…
Visa difficulties force Cuban symphony to cancel US tour
CHICAGO – The difficulties that Cubans are having getting visas to travel to the United…
Court weighs hospital’s blame in killing by ex-patient
BOSTON – In 2012, a judge ordered Tu Nguyen to be civilly committed for up…
Sri Lankan prime minister easily overcomes no-faith vote
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s prime minister comfortably overcame a no-faith vote on…
Boston sued over 2016 police shooting of mentally ill man
BOSTON – The mother of a black man fatally shot by Boston police filed a…
Maryland lawmakers vote to ban ‘gay conversion therapy’
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland lawmakers voted Wednesday to prohibit health professionals from practicing “gay conversion…
TSX ends down, U.S. markets recover from early losses after Chinese tariff action
Escalating promises of tariffs by the U.S. and China had markets open lower Wednesday, only…
Senior living community resident likely dead for 2 days
EAGAN, Minn. – Minnesota health officials say operators of a senior living community neglected to…
Florida school shooting hero released from hospital
PARKLAND, Fla. – A student credited with saving his classmates’ lives by using his body…
Cynthia Nixon: Democrats need to let black women lead party
ALBANY, N.Y. – “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon said Wednesday black women are…
Home invasion survivor eyes departing congresswoman’s seat
HARTFORD, Conn. – The sole survivor of a deadly 2007 home invasion is considering running…
Alberta set to introduce bill for no-go zones around abortion clinics
EDMONTON – The Alberta government says it will introduce legislation Thursday to establish no-go zones…
In the news today, April 4
Seven stories in the news for Thursday, April 5 ——— PM TRUDEAU HEADS WEST TO…
New French unrest: Students, medics protest Macron reforms
ROUEN, France – Students and medical workers are facing off against riot police in a…
Frenchman won’t be tried for killing Britons in Australia
BRISBANE, Australia – A judge ruled Thursday that a Frenchman will not be tried for…
Admirers mourn King, pledge to carry on unfinished work
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Fifty years after a shot rang out in Memphis, killing the Rev.…
AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans see drug addiction as a disease
WASHINGTON – A slim majority of Americans see prescription drug addiction as a disease that…
Hungary’s Orban seeks re-election on anti-migrant platform
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is betting that his relentless campaign against…
Convicted British man tries to pin 1986 killings on cartel
MIAMI – Someone gunned down businessman Derrick Moo Young and his adult son in room…
Correction: Black Holes story
WASHINGTON – In a story April 4 about black holes, The Associated Press reported erroneously…
The Latest: Midwife board nominee says she has no agenda
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Latest on Alaska legislative confirmations (all times local): 12:40 p.m. A…