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Mental evaluation ordered for man accused in flight attack

Mental evaluation ordered for man accused in flight attack

BOSTON (AP) — A man charged with attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open an airliner’s emergency door on a cross-country flight over the weekend remained in custody Thursday after a federal court ordered him to undergo a mental health eva
Study shows more pediatric ER visits for suicidal behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic

Study shows more pediatric ER visits for suicidal behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic

CALGARY — A global study shows there was an increase in emergency department visits for attempted suicide among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arkansas Senate advances bill banning affirmative action

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

OTTAWA — A Liberal bill to delay the planned expansion of Canada's medically assisted dying regime has passed third reading in the Senate.
Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province

Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province

WINNIPEG — The family of a woman who died during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing the Manitoba government and health agencies alleging that cuts to health care and improper medical decisions contributed to the death of Krystal Mousseau.
Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

TORONTO — Ontario is considering expanding the scope of what certain health professionals, such as nurses, can do in periods of "high patient volumes.
Missouri voters could restore abortion rights in 2024

Missouri voters could restore abortion rights in 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters could decide on whether to restore abortion rights in the state if constitutional amendments made public Thursday make it to the 2024 ballot.
Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Tammy Brady began her career as an Atlantic City casino dealer at the age of 18. Now 55, she has stage 2 breast cancer.