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Strict Idaho abortion ban loosened by judge's ruling on medical exemptions

Strict Idaho abortion ban loosened by judge's ruling on medical exemptions

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An abortion in Idaho is not prohibited if pregnancy complications could cause a woman's death, even if that death “is neither imminent nor assured,” a state judge said Friday in a ruling that loosens one of the strictest abortion
Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released

Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had an annual physical on Friday and concluded, “I did well,” praising his own heart, soul and cognitive ability while noting medical reports from White House doctors may not be ready until the weekend.
Alberta government and auditor at odds over lawyer involvement in health probe

Alberta government and auditor at odds over lawyer involvement in health probe

EDMONTON — The Alberta government and its auditor general are at odds over the province’s decision to bring lawyers directly into the investigation surrounding multimillion-dollar health contracts.
US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know

US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know

U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases and a third measles-related death was made public. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

EDMONTON — Two of the Alberta Law Foundation's three provincially appointed board members have resigned in protest over proposed legislation that they say amounts to political interference in how vulnerable people access the justice system.
Alberta's top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine

Alberta's top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor for public health says officials are working to contain the spread of measles as case counts continue to rise.
Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze

Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze

BOSTON (AP) — Looking to cut pollution from its fleet of diesel-burning school buses, an Oklahoma school district last year doubled its electric vehicles.

Lawsuit alleging Alabama officials illegally harvested inmates' organs can proceed, judge rules

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A lawsuit that accuses Alabama prisons of illegally harvesting the organs of people who died while incarcerated will be allowed to proceed, a state judge ruled on Tuesday.
Oncologist reflects on cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox's marathon

Oncologist reflects on cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox's marathon

TORONTO — Dr. André Veillette was in medical school when he watched updates on Terry Fox's cross-country run on the evening news. He didn’t realize the impact the 21-year-old, just a year older than he was at the time, would have on his life.
Eric Dane, star of 'Euphoria' and 'Grey's Anatomy,' reveals he has ALS

Eric Dane, star of 'Euphoria' and 'Grey's Anatomy,' reveals he has ALS

“Euphoria” actor and former “Grey’s Anatomy” veteran Eric Dane has announced that he has ALS but will continue working.