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FDA says drug makers have recalled a blood pressure medicine tainted with a cancer-causing chemical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug makers have recalled more than a half-million…
Government shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for school leaders…
Trigger for new immigration powers ‘intentionally not defined’ in border bill: Diab
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the definition of a “public interest” event that…
Federal judge in Hawaii rules FDA violated the law by restricting access to abortion medication
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration violated the law by imposing restrictions…
Legault stands firm on doctor payment reform, despite minister’s resignation
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault insists he will not back down on controversial changes…
Judge questions the Trump administration’s plan to suspend SNAP benefits for millions
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Boston on Thursday seemed skeptical of the Trump’s…
Senator tries again to put limits on prisons’ use of solitary confinement
OTTAWA — Sen. Kim Pate has been fighting against prisons’ use of solitary confinement since…
Patients go without needed treatment after the government shutdown disrupts a telehealth program
MINOOKA, Ill. (AP) — Bill Swick has a rare degenerative brain disease that inhibits his…
Maine network ends primary care after losing Medicaid due to Trump defunding Planned Parenthood
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A network of medical clinics that serves low-income residents in Maine…
Senate hearing for Trump’s surgeon general pick is postponed after she goes into labor
NEW YORK (AP) — A Senate hearing for President Donald Trump’s surgeon general pick, Dr.…
How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll
NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, you’ll get a shot at an extra hour’s sleep. But…
World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt puts in the work to return to her sport
World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt has unearthed a few silver linings in her rehabilitation…
Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help
With federal SNAP food assistance set to run dry this weekend amid the protracted U.S.…
Alaska Supreme Court is weighing a case that could decide who can provide abortion care in the state
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court is weighing a case that is expected…
Oilers’ Hyman out at least another week due to wrist injury
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said forward Zach Hyman will need at…