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Wisconsin Republicans' medical marijuana plan gets lukewarm reception from Evers, lawmakers

Wisconsin Republicans' medical marijuana plan gets lukewarm reception from Evers, lawmakers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Republicans' highly restrictive plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state drew a lukewarm response from Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday.
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Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for bomb that killed 6 police guarding anti-polio campaign

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for bomb that killed 6 police guarding anti-polio campaign

KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — A roadside bomb exploded Monday near a van carrying police assigned to protect workers in an anti-polio immunization campaign in restive northwestern Pakistan, killing at least six officers and wounding 10 others, officials said
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Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

LONDON (AP) — Roy Calne, a pioneer of organ transplantation who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation in 1968, has died aged 93.
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Senior Biden leaders, Pentagon officials unaware for days that defense secretary was hospitalized

Senior Biden leaders, Pentagon officials unaware for days that defense secretary was hospitalized

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior Biden administration leaders, top Pentagon officials and members of Congress were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday, U.S.
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Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet

Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, his press secretary said, in the Defense Department’s first acknowledgement that Austin had been ad
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A push to expand Medicaid has Kansas governor embracing politics and cutting against her brand

A push to expand Medicaid has Kansas governor embracing politics and cutting against her brand

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
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New Mexico legislators back slower, sustained growth in government programs with budget plan

New Mexico legislators back slower, sustained growth in government programs with budget plan

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Leading New Mexico lawmakers on Friday recommended a 5.
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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.
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Move to allow Canadian drugs to be imported by U.S. creates shortage fears

Move to allow Canadian drugs to be imported by U.S. creates shortage fears

OTTAWA — A major shift in U.S. policy about buying medication from Canada has caused fears north of the border about a potential supply crunch.
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Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says

Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it's too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to a likely spike in illnesses.
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