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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill more than a dozen as health workers press on with polio vaccines

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill more than a dozen as health workers press on with polio vaccines

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli air raids in the Gaza Strip killed more than a dozen people overnight into Saturday morning, hospital and local authorities said, as health workers were wrapping up the second phase of an urgent polio vaccinat
Missouri abortion-rights amendment could be axed from the ballot after ruling

Missouri abortion-rights amendment could be axed from the ballot after ruling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Friday ruled that an abortion-rights campaign did not meet legal requirements to qualify for the November ballot, potentially thwarting a yearslong effort to undo the state's near-total abortion ban.

Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota blast state's video of abortion laws

A newly released, state-produced video intended to help doctors comply with South Dakota’s strict abortion law isn’t specific enough to ensure health care professionals don’t violate the regulations and open themselves up for prosecution, a group of
Involuntary mental health care must be 'dignified and humane,' СÀ¶ÊÓƵ premier says

Involuntary mental health care must be 'dignified and humane,' СÀ¶ÊÓƵ premier says

VANCOUVER — People struggling with brain injuries, addictions and mental health issues need "dignified and humane" support services if they're committed against their will, and СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
El Comandante Hernández leads ‘Tree Army’ in defense of Mexico City’s trees

El Comandante Hernández leads ‘Tree Army’ in defense of Mexico City’s trees

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Scooting on his electric skateboard through a southern Mexico City neighborhood, Arturo Hernández spots a likely target for his next action and uploads a photo to social media calling his followers to help.
Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals

Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals

A hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with an ongoing outbreak, health officials said Friday. This is the 14th person in the U.S.
Person hospitalized for Ontario's first human case of rabies since 1967

Person hospitalized for Ontario's first human case of rabies since 1967

BRANT, Ont. — Ontario is reporting the first human case of rabies contracted in the province in more than half a century. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.
Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court

Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers seeking to ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos on Friday asked an appeals court to consider their request, saying a lower court judge who dismissed their lawsuit did so in error.

Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota blast state's video of abortion laws

A newly released, state-produced video intended to help doctors comply with South Dakota’s strict abortion law isn’t specific enough to ensure health care professionals don’t violate the regulations and open themselves up for prosecution, a group of
Federal Liberal joins call for investigation into mysterious N.B. brain illness

Federal Liberal joins call for investigation into mysterious N.B. brain illness

FREDERICTON — A Liberal member of Parliament has called for a federal investigation into a cluster of mysterious neurological illnesses in New Brunswick linked to 39 deaths.
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