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A GOP Nebraska bill would criminalize hemp-based THC. Opponents say it could make grandma a felon

A GOP Nebraska bill would criminalize hemp-based THC. Opponents say it could make grandma a felon

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Kind Life Dispensary has been offering cannabinoid gummies, tinctures, ointments, now even canned beverages for seven years as one of the first businesses in Nebraska to offer such products.
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Columbia, New York-Presbyterian Hospital settle hundreds of sex abuse claims involving ex-doctor

Columbia, New York-Presbyterian Hospital settle hundreds of sex abuse claims involving ex-doctor

Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to a $750 million settlement of hundreds of sexual abuse claims by patients of disgraced and imprisoned former gynecologist Robert Hadden, bringing total legal payouts in civil cases
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Under pressure, Quebec finds money to pay for renovations to major Montreal hospital

Under pressure, Quebec finds money to pay for renovations to major Montreal hospital

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs this year to a major Quebec hospital, following severe criticism from the opposition.
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UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as funding by US and other big donors disappears

UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as funding by US and other big donors disappears

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.
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Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication

Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone .
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Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access

Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access

LANSING, Mich.
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Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands

Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump’s administration, the Education Department announced Monday.
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'We will emerge stronger': Legislator praises resilience after festival attack

'We will emerge stronger': Legislator praises resilience after festival attack

We must "continue to wrap our arms around" the Filipino community as it deals with the burden of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy that killed 11 people, British Columbia legislator Mable Elmore said on Monday.
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Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

EDMONTON — Alberta's government says three children are in intensive care in hospital after contracting measles. A health ministry spokesperson declined to disclose their ages, citing privacy concerns. At a news conference Monday, Dr.
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New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — A new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least seven people in six states, health officials said Monday.
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