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Kansas vote could allow ban, but abortion foes mum on plans

Kansas vote could allow ban, but abortion foes mum on plans

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Republicans have spent more than three decades making it as hard as possible to get an abortion in Kansas, and now that their chance to ban the procedure is in sight, they’re reluctant to tell voters whether that's their goal.
Alberta MLA charged in hacking case won't return to NDP caucus or seek re-election

Alberta MLA charged in hacking case won't return to NDP caucus or seek re-election

EDMONTON — An Alberta legislature member who left the Opposition NDP caucus over a computer hacking investigation says he will remain in the house as an Independent and not seek re-election in 2023.
YouTube to remove videos spreading abortion falsehoods

YouTube to remove videos spreading abortion falsehoods

SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — YouTube will begin removing misleading videos about abortion in response to falsehoods being spread about the procedure that is being banned or restricted across a broad swath of the U.S.
New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade

New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade

NEW YORK (AP) — An unvaccinated young adult from New York recently contracted polio, the first U.S. case in nearly a decade, health officials said Thursday. Officials said the patient, who lives in Rockland County, had developed paralysis.
At least 37,800 people affected by cyberattack last year on N.L. health-care system

At least 37,800 people affected by cyberattack last year on N.L. health-care system

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — About 37,800 people in Newfoundland and Labrador have been sent privacy breach notices stemming from a cyberattack last year on the province's health-care system, a spokesperson with the Eastern Health authority said Thursday.
Ontario opening pediatric COVID-19 vaccine bookings for youngest kids on July 28

Ontario opening pediatric COVID-19 vaccine bookings for youngest kids on July 28

Ontario parents expressed excitement and relief on Thursday after the province announced that COVID-19 vaccinations for infants and preschoolers could start being booked late next week.
CVS seeks verification on drugs with possible abortion use

CVS seeks verification on drugs with possible abortion use

CVS Health is asking pharmacists in some states to verify that a few of the prescriptions they provide will not be used end a pregnancy.
N.W.T. to begin vaccinating children between six months and five years of age

N.W.T. to begin vaccinating children between six months and five years of age

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government says it plans to begin rolling out COVID-19 vaccines for young children next week.
Outside review planned for New York's COVID-19 response

Outside review planned for New York's COVID-19 response

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A third-party auditor will review the New York state government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including efforts by the administration of the previous governor to downplay the number of deaths of nursing home residents.
West Virginia foster care system lawsuit revived by court

West Virginia foster care system lawsuit revived by court

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — An appeals court has revived a federal lawsuit that a lower court dismissed accusing the state of West Virginia of failing to protect children and fix its overwhelmed foster care system. The 4th U.S.