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These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork

These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork

ATLANTA (AP) — It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children became unenrolled from Atlanta Public Schools. But it was traumatic when, in fall 2021, they figured out it had happened.
Quebec doctors say emergency room overcrowding is putting patient health at risk

Quebec doctors say emergency room overcrowding is putting patient health at risk

MONTREAL — Overcrowding in Quebec hospitals is "out of control" and putting the lives of patients at risk, says a group representing chief doctors in the province's emergency departments.
FDA finds 'extremely high' lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches

FDA finds 'extremely high' lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches

U.S. food inspectors found “extremely high” levels of lead in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the metal, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday.
Smith says it wasn't her decision to nix job offer to Alberta public health doctor

Smith says it wasn't her decision to nix job offer to Alberta public health doctor

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is denying it was her decision to quash the hiring of Alberta's former chief medical officer to a new job at the province's health agency.
Largest nursing home in St. Louis closes suddenly, forcing out 170 residents

Largest nursing home in St. Louis closes suddenly, forcing out 170 residents

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The largest skilled nursing facility in St. Louis has closed suddenly, forcing about 170 residents to be bused to other care centers. Many left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing.
Here's what you need to know about the deadly salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes

Here's what you need to know about the deadly salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes

Hundreds of people in the U.S. and Canada have been sickened and at least 10 people have died in a growing outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe.

Attorneys for Kentucky woman seeking abortion withdraw lawsuit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for a Kentucky woman who filed a lawsuit demanding the right to an abortion have withdrawn the lawsuit after the woman learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity.
Canopy Growth sells This Works skin care brand to U.K. investment firm

Canopy Growth sells This Works skin care brand to U.K. investment firm

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says it has sold its This Works skin care and wellness brand to a U.K. investment firm. The Smiths Falls, Ont.-based cannabis company says the deal with Inspirit Capital is valued at up to $15.9 million.
Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids

Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids

NEW YORK (AP) — A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children.

Biotech giant Illumina will unwind takeover of cancer-screening company Grail

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — Biotech giant Illumina says it will undo its $7.1 billion purchase of the cancer-screening company Grail after losing legal battles with antitrust enforcers in the U.S. and Europe.