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Utah man sues Alaska troopers, says his job offer was yanked after revealing HIV status

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Salt Lake City man who says his job offer to become an Alaska State Trooper was rescinded after he disclosed he was HIV positive filed a lawsuit in state court Thursday to get his position on the statewide police force and

Nursing home resident pleads guilty to murder, rape of 80-year-old invalid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 61-year-old Indianapolis nursing home resident pleaded guilty to murder and rape Thursday in the death of an 80-year-old invalid last year .
Wildfires still causing smoke problems in much of Canada, though weekend may improve

Wildfires still causing smoke problems in much of Canada, though weekend may improve

OTTAWA — Air pollution from wildfires remained well above healthy levels across much of southern and northern Ontario and several communities in British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday.
Dispute erupts over a section of Kentucky's transgender law that hinges on one word

Dispute erupts over a section of Kentucky's transgender law that hinges on one word

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A new dispute has erupted over Kentucky's sweeping transgender law, revolving around one word in a section banning sex education topics — including sexual orientation — from discussion in classrooms.
Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital

Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital

WASHINGTON — A fiery orange sun rose over the iconic landmarks of Washington, D.C., before all but vanishing into a grey Canadian haze Thursday as wildfire smoke from Ontario and Quebec arrived in earnest in the U.S. capital.
Ashish Jha, White House COVID-19 coordinator, to leave post next week

Ashish Jha, White House COVID-19 coordinator, to leave post next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ashish Jha, the White House’s point person on the COVID-19 response, will depart from the administration next week.
Federal Liberals want to make hybrid work permanent for members of Parliament

Federal Liberals want to make hybrid work permanent for members of Parliament

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals want to make virtual participation in the House of Commons a permanent option for members of Parliament and they are vowing to make sure that happens before any can go home for the summer.
How safe is the air? Here's how to check and what the numbers mean

How safe is the air? Here's how to check and what the numbers mean

NEW YORK (AP) — How can you check the air quality in your area and what do the numbers mean? The Environmental Protection Agency monitors the air around the country and compiles an air quality index, or AQI .
Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

OTTAWA — A letter from the federal health minister sparked discord and division at the agency tasked with regulating the price of patented drugs in Canada, internal emails show, culminating in an indefinite pause on major drug-price reforms and sever
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.
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