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More women are charged with pregnancy-related crimes since Roe's end, study finds

More women are charged with pregnancy-related crimes since Roe's end, study finds

It became more common for authorities to charge women with crimes related to their pregnancies after the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022, a new study found — even if they're almost never accused of violating abortion bans. In the year after the U.S.
How colorful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients

How colorful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients

MIAMI (AP) — When Oliver Burkhardt underwent leukemia treatment at age 9, he'd enter the hospital wearing his patch-covered denim jacket. Pokemon. Superman. NASA. Police, fire, military. Classic rock bands.
Severe obesity is on the rise in the US

Severe obesity is on the rise in the US

Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research . The U.S.
'Scotch Tape and wet paper': Healing fragile B.C. health system is key election issue

'Scotch Tape and wet paper': Healing fragile B.C. health system is key election issue

Mike Goetz has added bill collector to his list of responsibilities as mayor of Merritt in British Columbia's Interior. In June, Goetz sent the province an invoice for $103,831.
Alsobrooks presses the case for national abortion rights in critical Maryland Senate race

Alsobrooks presses the case for national abortion rights in critical Maryland Senate race

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — Angela Alsobrooks sees the erosion of reproductive freedom for women with her 19-year-old daughter in mind.
How colorful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients

How colorful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients

MIAMI (AP) — When Oliver Burkhardt underwent leukemia treatment at age 9, he'd enter the hospital wearing his patch-covered denim jacket. Pokemon. Superman. NASA. Police, fire, military. Classic rock bands.
10 arrested outside Hawaii hospital as labor dispute involving nurses escalates

10 arrested outside Hawaii hospital as labor dispute involving nurses escalates

HONOLULU (AP) — Ten people, including a recently elected state lawmaker, were arrested Monday outside Hawaii’s only women’s and children’s hospital, where unionized nurses have been locked out since going on a one-day strike during contract negotiati
Nurse labor dispute at Hawaii hospital escalates with 10 arrests

Nurse labor dispute at Hawaii hospital escalates with 10 arrests

HONOLULU (AP) — Ten people, including a recently elected state lawmaker, were arrested Monday outside Hawaii’s only women’s and children’s hospital, where unionized nurses have been locked out since going on a one-day strike during contract negotiati
Kane eyes 2025 return to Oilers after successful surgery

Kane eyes 2025 return to Oilers after successful surgery

EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers' forward Evander Kane had successful abdominal surgery last Friday in New York and is expected to take a minimum of five to six months to recover.
California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school

California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — School districts in California will have to create rules restricting student smartphone use under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday.