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Jill Biden promotes cancer research in New Orleans

Jill Biden promotes cancer research in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — First lady Jill Biden visited a medical center in New Orleans on Friday to stress the importance of cancer research, a priority in the budget proposal President Joe Biden sent to Congress.
B.C. to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for public workers as it launches booster campaign

B.C. to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for public workers as it launches booster campaign

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is rescinding its policy requiring provincial public servants to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and is planning a spring booster program that will focus on the elderly and vulnerable. Provincial health officer Dr.
Texas women sued for wrongful death after aiding in abortion

Texas women sued for wrongful death after aiding in abortion

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three women in Texas are being sued for wrongful death by a man who claims they helped his now-ex-wife obtain medication for an abortion. It's another test of state-enforced bans since the U.S. Supreme court overturned the Roe v.
Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual health care

Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual health care

OTTAWA — Provinces that continue to allow private clinics to charge patients directly for virtual health care could see their future federal funding clawed back, as the government moved Friday to put an end to a proliferation of for-profit virtual ca
House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19

House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted unanimously Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the start of the deadly pandemic.
Maryland House OKs recreational marijuana framework bill

Maryland House OKs recreational marijuana framework bill

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House voted Friday for a measure that would create a legal framework and tax structure to enable recreational marijuana to be sold in stores as soon as July 1.

Some Yeti coolers recalled over faulty magnets, Health Canada says

OTTAWA — Health Canada says several soft-sided Yeti-brand coolers have been recalled due to faulty magnets. The government department says the detached magnets can fall into food that may be stored in the coolers, which presents a choking hazard.

Calico Critters recalled due to choking hazard on bottle, pacifier accessories

Health Canada is recalling Calico Critters animal toys that are sold with pacifier and bottle accessories. There have been two reports of children choking on the pacifiers or bottles in the U.S. One of those children died.
COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US

COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US

WASHINGTON (AP) — A requirement that travelers to the U.S. from China present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flights expired Friday after more than two months as cases in China have fallen. The restrictions were put in place Dec.
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program

Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program

WASHINGTON (AP) — If you get health care coverage through Medicaid , you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.