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Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief

Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations says the ongoing postal strike is delaying supplies of medicine and other necessities to rural and remote communities.
For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states

For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 U.S.
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.
Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence

Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence

COLUMBIA, S.C.
US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

Women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening, an influential health panel said Tuesday. Draft recommendations from the U.S.

Death toll from contaminated infant IV feeding bags in Mexico rises to 17

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico said Tuesday that a total of 17 children have died in central Mexico from suspected contamination of IV feeding bags after four more deaths were confirmed.

Death toll in contaminated infant IV bags has risen to 17, after 4 more cases identified

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico said Tuesday that a total of 17 children have died in central Mexico from suspected contamination of IV feeding bags after four more deaths were confirmed.

UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for Afghanistan’s protection and prosperity

The U.N. mission in Afghanistan urged the country’s Taliban rulers on Tuesday to embrace global human rights obligations for the protection and prosperity of future generations.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing charged with murder in New York, court records show

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing charged with murder in New York, court records show

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — After UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was gunned down on a New York sidewalk, police searched for the masked gunman with dogs, drones and scuba divers. Officers used the city's muscular surveillance system .
Idaho's strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing

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

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court is expected to hear arguments Tuesday afternoon over whether Idaho should be prohibited from enforcing a strict abortion ban during medical emergencies when a pregnant patient's life or health is at risk.
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