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Biden to seek more than $2.8B from Congress for cancer fight

Biden to seek more than $2.8B from Congress for cancer fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget he's sending to Capitol Hill on Thursday to help advance his cancer-fighting goals. More than half of the money, $1.
Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

HAMILTON — Ontario is launching a pilot program at three children's hospitals to offer more services to kids with complex needs, such as developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns.
More mental health resilience during COVID-19 than previously thought, study suggests

More mental health resilience during COVID-19 than previously thought, study suggests

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have taken a relatively limited toll on overall global mental health, Canadian researchers say in a new study published in the British Medical Journal.
With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo

With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The sight of a red bloodstain on Kenyan Senator Gloria Orwoba's white pantsuit was so startling that a female security guard rushed over to hide it. It was an accident, Orwoba said.
Arkansas House sends governor trans care malpractice bill

Arkansas House sends governor trans care malpractice bill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House sent the GOP governor a bill Wednesday to make it easier to sue doctors who provide gender-affirming treatment to minors, moving to effectively reinstate the state's blocked ban on such care.
California to end Walgreens contract after abortion dispute

California to end Walgreens contract after abortion dispute

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states.
Mississippi advances initiative process but not for abortion

Mississippi advances initiative process but not for abortion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi might revive an initiative process, but people would be banned from putting abortion laws or budget proposals on the statewide ballot under a measure moving forward at the state Capitol.
EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution

EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed tighter limits on wastewater pollution from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers across the nation.
Atlanta hospital closure inquiry sought by Georgia Democrats

Atlanta hospital closure inquiry sought by Georgia Democrats

ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Georgia lawmakers, local officials and the NAACP are asking federal officials to investigate a health care system that closed hospitals in downtown Atlanta and a southern suburb, claiming Wellstar Health System has illegally
Maker of unproven birth drug Makena to pull from US market

Maker of unproven birth drug Makena to pull from US market

WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of an unproven drug intended to prevent premature births says it will voluntarily remove the product from the U.S., after regulators signaled plans to follow through on a long-delayed effort to force it from the market .