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Plastic surgeon who livestreamed procedures on TikTok banned from practicing medicine in Ohio

Plastic surgeon who livestreamed procedures on TikTok banned from practicing medicine in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio plastic surgeon's state medical license was permanently revoked Wednesday after a medical board determined she harmed patients while livestreaming their surgeries on the social media app TikTok.
Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

LONDON (AP) — Concerns are growing that Russia will not extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to parts of the world struggling with hunger, with ships no longer heading to the war-torn country's Black Sea ports
Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says

Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match on TV, a perso
Iowa Republicans passed a strict abortion bill last night. A legal challenge was filed by morning

Iowa Republicans passed a strict abortion bill last night. A legal challenge was filed by morning

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's new ban on most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy was challenged in court on Wednesday, launching what will likely be a lengthy and emotional legal battle just hours after the Legislature approved it in a l

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas could set new record

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas are on track to set a new record this year, state officials said.
Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

WINNIPEG — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing when it comes to some of the big issues in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous health care.
Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

The majority of U.S.
Baseball players are staying mindful on the diamond with barefoot walks in the grass

Baseball players are staying mindful on the diamond with barefoot walks in the grass

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shoes off and dropped near the visitor’s dugout in San Francisco, Christian Walker begins his barefoot stroll through the perfectly manicured grass and makes his way into right field, where he plops down for a much-needed dose of
Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause.
Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong will ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released

Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong will ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will immediately ban the import of aquatic products from Fukushima and other Japanese prefectures if Tokyo discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a top official in the city said Wednesday.