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Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species

Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species

Three Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species and whether industry had a hand in drafting it.
How cruise ship passengers can stay safe from the latest version of norovirus

How cruise ship passengers can stay safe from the latest version of norovirus

For Americans planning cruise ship vacations this spring or summer, there could be reason to worry about more than rough seas, experts say. Recent government cuts included top staff at the Vessel Sanitation Program, which is run by the U.S.
Rapid access to psychiatry program wins praise from doctors, patients in Halifax

Rapid access to psychiatry program wins praise from doctors, patients in Halifax

HALIFAX — A pioneering Nova Scotia program that provides patients with basic psychiatric diagnoses is winning praise for slashing wait times for some people struggling to get help. Dr.
Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro leaves hospital after recovering from bowel surgery

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro leaves hospital after recovering from bowel surgery

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from the hospital Sunday three weeks after undergoing surgery for a bowel obstruction .
Organ recipients push Doug Ford government to change donation rules

Organ recipients push Doug Ford government to change donation rules

TORONTO — Hélène Campbell wants others to have a second chance at life now that she's on her third.
Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s motto is “ Make America Healthy Again ,” but government cuts could make it harder to know if that's happening.
A family and a festival: How Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded

A family and a festival: How Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded

VANCOUVER — In January last year, Cirque du Soleil usher Alexander Lo made his final public post on his Facebook timeline, promoting the circus' Kooza show. Four days later, his brother responded.
Hunger and malnutrition are rising across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options

Hunger and malnutrition are rising across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The little boy is in tears and, understandably, irritable. Diarrhea has plagued him for half of his brief life. He is dehydrated and so weak.
A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the study

A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the study

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Denver parents got texts during this winter’s brutal flu season with videos sharing why people in their neighborhoods chose flu shots for their kids, an unusual study about trust and vaccines in a historically Black community.
Manitoba warns of new measles exposure sites south of Winnipeg

Manitoba warns of new measles exposure sites south of Winnipeg

WINKLER — Public health officials in Manitoba are warning of new measles exposure sites in two communities south of Winnipeg, including a medical centre and an elementary school. Officials say people may have been exposed to the virus at the C. W.