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UK family doctors vote to limit services to patients in a dispute over funding

LONDON (AP) — Family doctors in England have voted to limit the number of patients they see and refuse extra work to protest a “broken” funding model, their union said Thursday. The British Medical Association said 98.
Jets' McCutcheon has made mental health awareness his mission since best friend's death in 8th grade

Jets' McCutcheon has made mental health awareness his mission since best friend's death in 8th grade

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Lance McCutcheon can't remember what caused the sudden rift between him and his best friend. The details don't really matter now to the New York Jets wide receiver.
Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread

Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa’s health officials race to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines.
Proposal to block casino plans OK'd for Arkansas ballot; medical marijuana backers given more time

Proposal to block casino plans OK'd for Arkansas ballot; medical marijuana backers given more time

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify.

Nursing home inspections across New Mexico find at least one violation in 88% of facilities

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Recent unannounced inspections of nursing homes across New Mexico found at least one violation in 88% of them, authorities said Wednesday.

Woman denied abortion at a Kansas hospital sues, alleging her life was put at risk

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A woman who was denied an abortion at a Kansas hospital after suffering a pregnancy complication that her attorneys say put her at risk of sepsis and even death is suing in a case that already prompted a federal investigation.
Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer

Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Crystal Ripolio had tears in her eyes as she walked the produce line at the Good News Outreach food bank in Tallahassee. It was the bags of ripe peaches that did her in. “We don’t have anything in our fridge,” Ripolio said.
Conservatives launch attack ads on NDP, calling leader 'Sellout Singh'

Conservatives launch attack ads on NDP, calling leader 'Sellout Singh'

OTTAWA — The Conservative party released two new ads this week attacking NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh as a "sellout," blaming him for a national rise in crime, housing prices and costly living.

North Carolina Medicaid recipients can obtain OTC birth control pills at pharmacies at no cost

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Medicaid recipients can begin receiving over-the-counter birth control pills at no cost this week through hundreds of participating pharmacies.

South Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina can execute death row inmates by firing squad, lethal injection or the electric chair, the state’s high court ruled Wednesday , opening the door to restart executions after more than a decade.