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Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal

Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health ministry says two proposed private surgery clinics at the centre of allegations of high-level government corruption remain in limbo.
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Major Michigan insurer in talks to settle lawsuits over fired workers and COVID-19 vaccine

DETROIT (AP) — A major Michigan insurance company is in talks to possibly settle more than 100 lawsuits by employees who were fired after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination, court records show.
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Second federal judge pauses Trump’s order against gender-affirming care for youth

Second federal judge pauses Trump’s order against gender-affirming care for youth

SEATTLE (AP) — A second federal judge on Friday paused President Donald Trump’s executive order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19. U.S.
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A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since being elected in 2013, after he was diagnosed with bronchitis last week.
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French group issues Valentine's Day warning that cut flowers have a variety of pesticides

French group issues Valentine's Day warning that cut flowers have a variety of pesticides

PARIS (AP) — Those Valentine flowers might come with a bit more than vivid colors and a nice scent. France’s oldest consumer group is reminding people that any imported cut flower likely also contains pesticides -- even those banned in Europe.
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Mental test ordered for N.B. man charged with first-degree murder in boys' deaths

Mental test ordered for N.B. man charged with first-degree murder in boys' deaths

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A 45-year-old Saint John, N.B., man charged with two counts of first-degree murder is scheduled to undergo a mental assessment next week to determine if he is fit to stand trial. Roman Kamyshnyy was found on Jan.
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Alabama House expedites Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates

Alabama House expedites Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates

MONTOGMERY, Ala. (AP) — A bill that would expedite Medicaid coverage and prenatal health care for low-income pregnant women in Alabama has advanced as lawmakers across the South try to address rising maternal and infant mortality rates.
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Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix for milk allergy risk

Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix for milk allergy risk

The Quaker Oats Co. has recalled 10,000 boxes of pancake mix because it contains milk not declared on the label and could pose a risk of potentially dangerous allergic reactions.
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'Accident waiting to happen': Arteta bemoans heavy schedule amid Arsenal injury crisis

'Accident waiting to happen': Arteta bemoans heavy schedule amid Arsenal injury crisis

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the accumulation of long-term injuries experienced by some clubs is an “accident waiting to happen” because of the increased demands on players in a congested soccer calendar.
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Federal funding freeze disrupts rural organizations supporting foster youth, job growth

Federal funding freeze disrupts rural organizations supporting foster youth, job growth

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After surviving teen homelessness and domestic violence in West Virginia, 23-year-old Ireland Daugherty was finally feeling stable: She had her own apartment, a job and was studying for a four-year degree.
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