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'I was terrified I was going to die.' Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A 27-year-old Brazilian woman, who said she became pregnant after being raped in March during Carnival in Brasilia, should have been granted access to a legal abortion.
Jun 20, 2025 7:20 AM
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In Uganda, a tougher bicycle offers hope for better health coverage in rural areas
LIRA, Uganda (AP) — The bicycle parked in Lucy Abalo’s compound doesn’t belong to her. Any one of the hundreds of people in her village can show up and ask to use it. A man might wish to take his pregnant wife for a checkup.
Jun 20, 2025 1:00 AM
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Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she's "thrilled" councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city.
Jun 19, 2025 4:01 PM
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B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke 'questionable' for rematch with Bombers due to injury
SURREY — The B.C. Lions may be without their No. 1 quarterback when they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.
Jun 19, 2025 2:15 PM
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Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal
OTTAWA — Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on medical assistance in dying — something a UN committee called for earlier this spring.
Jun 19, 2025 1:16 PM
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New measles cases increase for third week in northern Ontario public health unit
TORONTO — A northern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection in April is now seeing dozens of new cases for the third week in a row.
Jun 19, 2025 10:17 AM
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Ducks return to a Long Island farm that lost its entire flock to the bird flu
AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Corwin knew there was a problem at his family’s commercial duck farm in Long Island when he spotted scores of dead or lethargic birds during a barn inspection in January.
Jun 19, 2025 4:38 AM
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The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it's unclear how many in the U.S.
Jun 18, 2025 5:33 PM
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Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors , a jolting setback to transgender rights.
Jun 18, 2025 4:47 PM
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Families of trans kids worry about what's next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about the future.
Jun 18, 2025 3:42 PM
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