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Melania Trump launches new ‘Fostering the Future’ effort to support foster youth with jobs, school
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump is spearheading a new initiative aimed at improving…
Ethiopia investigates possible outbreak of new viral hemorrhagic fever after 8 people are infected
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — African health authorities on Thursday confirmed a possible outbreak of an…
PHOTO ESSAY: Scientists trying to unravel one of the body’s biggest mysteries
A peek inside some leading research labs shows how scientists-turned-detectives are painstakingly decoding what causes…
A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration
WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with…
These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his $300 million White House ballroom will be…
US bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
U.S. Catholic bishops voted Wednesday to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender…
At ‘Make America Healthy Again’ summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
Federal prison service ‘ill-equipped’ for long-term mental health care: watchdog
OTTAWA — Weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the…
Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Attorneys representing Planned Parenthood argued Wednesday that Congress cannot strip the nation’s largest abortion provider…
Sick of sick notes: B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has brought in new rules that limit when an…
Sudan’s worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says
CAIRO (AP) — Two out of three people in war-torn Sudan are in dire need…
Budget signals lower increases to health transfers, end of funding deals
OTTAWA — The federal budget signals there is no room for the premiers to negotiate…
Corrective to Nov. 11 story on federal health transfers
OTTAWA — In a Nov. 11 story about federal health funding in the budget, The…
Alabama promised to improve psychiatric care for men charged with crimes. They still wait years
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Fernando Clark spent the last 10 months of his life in…
Mentally ill people are stuck in jail because they can’t get treatment. Here’s what’s to know
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Fernando Clark spent the last 10 months of his life in…
Biovac starts trials on South Africa’s first domestically developed cholera vaccine
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Researchers and scientists in South Africa on Tuesday launched clinical trials on…
Israel’s longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers, with suicides also on the rise
SDOT YAM, Israel (AP) — Wrapped tightly around his forearms, the former Israeli soldier feels…
Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus, and the country, into…
How Canada can regain its measles elimination status
TORONTO — Infectious disease experts say Canada’s loss of measles elimination status shows how badly…
Canada fullback Alistair Johnston faces longer injury layoff after hamstring surgery
Canadian international fullback Alistair Johnston underwent hamstring surgery Tuesday after suffering a setback in his…
Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned Tennessee Republican Rep. Diana Harshbarger’s husband, who…
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to…
Former CFL star, Denver Bronco LB Alex Singleton has surgery for testicular cancer
CALGARY — Former CFL star and current Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton underwent testicular cancer…
New website raises awareness about available cancer clinical trials
Canadians now have access to a public listing of active cancer clinical trials across the…