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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates.
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Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say

Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ben Phillips’ childhood memories include basketball games with friends, and neighbors gathering in the summer shade at their St. Louis housing complex.
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Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

What does it mean to be human? For a long time, the answer seemed clear. Our species, Homo sapiens — with our complex thoughts and deep emotions — were the only true humans to ever walk the Earth.
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Pakistan recalls an injectable medicine causing eye infection, sight loss and orders a probe

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's health minister said Sunday that an injectable medicine that was causing a severe eye infection and sight loss in diabetic patients in the province of Punjab has been recalled and an investigation ordered while police are
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Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says

Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu shot , the White House said Saturday. The White House physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, said in a memo that Biden received both shots on Friday.
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At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined

At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — If you listen to the African leaders addressing the U.N. General Assembly this year, the message is emphatic and unanimous: The continent is done being a victim of a post-World War II order.
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Some providers are dropping gender-affirming care for kids even in cases where it's legal

Some providers are dropping gender-affirming care for kids even in cases where it's legal

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Nikki Haley's approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics

Nikki Haley's approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As a state representative running a longshot campaign for South Carolina governor, Nikki Haley would often explain her opposition to abortion with a story about her family.
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Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov.
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Concerns about drop in Alberta food inspections after E. coli outbreak at daycares

Concerns about drop in Alberta food inspections after E. coli outbreak at daycares

CALGARY — The Opposition NDP is raising concerns about an Alberta Health Services report that shows a decline in the number of annual food safety inspections since 2018, as six children remain in hospital due to an E.
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