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Maine lawmakers are a single vote from approval of bill to allow later abortions

Maine lawmakers are a single vote from approval of bill to allow later abortions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine House voted Tuesday night to enact a bill to expand access to abortions, putting the proposal one final vote away from going to the governor for her signature.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of different electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S.
Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

EDMONTON — Experts say Alberta's model for combating drug poisoning in the province is not working as opioid-related deaths reached an all-time high this April.
The Great Grift: More than $200 billion in COVID-19 aid may have been stolen, federal watchdog says

The Great Grift: More than $200 billion in COVID-19 aid may have been stolen, federal watchdog says

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than $200 billion may have been stolen from two large COVID-19 relief initiatives, according to new estimates from a federal watchdog investigating federally funded programs that helped small businesses survive the worst public

Audit shows Oklahoma likely misspent millions in federal relief funds

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Improper oversight by state officials led to more than $29 million in federal funds being misspent that may have to be repaid to the federal government, Oklahoma Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd said Tuesday.
'Rage giving' prompted by the end of Roe has dropped off, abortion access groups say

'Rage giving' prompted by the end of Roe has dropped off, abortion access groups say

The “ rage giving ” did not last. Abortion access groups who received a windfall of donations following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v.
6 dead in a meningitis outbreak tied to Mexico clinics as officials struggle to reach more patients

6 dead in a meningitis outbreak tied to Mexico clinics as officials struggle to reach more patients

The death toll has risen to six in an outbreak of fungal meningitis that's tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border, and health officials say they have not been able to reach everyone who may be at risk of infection.
Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

OTTAWA — Provinces that already cover dental-care services for children have been given a smaller share of federal dollars from the Canada Dental Benefit, further driving concerns that governments will end that coverage as the program expands.
Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy

Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco could become the first city in the country to require every pharmacy within its boundaries to always carry naloxone, a drug that reverses overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids .
Free pilot program to train Nova Scotia continuing care assistants as nurses

Free pilot program to train Nova Scotia continuing care assistants as nurses

HALIFAX — A pilot program in Nova Scotia will offer free practical nursing training for 25 continuing care assistants.