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Judge overturns Michigan's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion

DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Tuesday struck down Michigan's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion, saying it conflicts with a voter-approved amendment that locked abortion rights in the state constitution in 2022.
N.W.T. closely monitoring measles vaccine supply as top docs in North face down virus

N.W.T. closely monitoring measles vaccine supply as top docs in North face down virus

Health officials in Northwest Territories are closely monitoring measles vaccine supply, while those in Nunavut work to boost immunization in low-uptake areas amid concern the virus could spread in Canada's North. Dr.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program

ANNAPOLIS, Md.
Facing lawsuit, USDA says it will restore climate change-related webpages

Facing lawsuit, USDA says it will restore climate change-related webpages

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to restore climate change-related webpages to its websites after it was sued over the deletions in February.
Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over proposed building burn legislation

Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over proposed building burn legislation

REGINA — Saskatchewan firefighters say they are opposed to proposed legislation that would allow local governments to order fire departments to burn down derelict buildings owned by municipalities.
UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal reasons and the nation's largest health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies

Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies

For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up.
Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump's big priority bill, tallying at least $4.
What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's governor called upon the state's cities and counties to ban homeless encampments this week, even providing blueprint legislation for dismantling the tents lining streets, parks and waterways throughout much of the st
UN agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

UN agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — International aid agencies warned Friday that Israeli plans to control aid distribution in Gaza, including a U.S.