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Flight attack raises questions about security, mental health

Flight attack raises questions about security, mental health

LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — The music was blaring on a February afternoon when Francisco Torres stopped by a Massachusetts barbershop, proclaiming he was half-angel, half-devil.
Kentucky Senate passes bill to legalize medical marijuana

Kentucky Senate passes bill to legalize medical marijuana

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate voted Thursday to legalize medical marijuana in the state, delivering a breakthrough endorsement after years of resisting access to cannabis for people suffering from a series of debilitating illnesses.
Kansas push for medical marijuana appears done for this year

Kansas push for medical marijuana appears done for this year

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators aren't likely to legalize marijuana for medical uses this year following a vote Thursday.
Yukon First Nation declares state of emergency over opioids 'terrorizing' community

Yukon First Nation declares state of emergency over opioids 'terrorizing' community

MAYO, YUKON — A small Yukon First Nation says it's dealing with an "opioid emergency" that is terrorizing citizens and families with violence, crime, overdoses and death.
Kentucky lawmakers pass ban on youth gender-affirming care

Kentucky lawmakers pass ban on youth gender-affirming care

FRANKFORT, Ky.
Regulators monitor tritium leak at Minnesota nuclear plant

Regulators monitor tritium leak at Minnesota nuclear plant

ST.. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators said Thursday they're monitoring the cleanup of a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from Xcel Energy's Monticello nuclear power plant, and the company said there's no danger to the public.
Mississippi governor OKs longer postpartum Medicaid coverage

Mississippi governor OKs longer postpartum Medicaid coverage

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov.
Abortion ban injunction upheld by N. Dakota Supreme Court

Abortion ban injunction upheld by N. Dakota Supreme Court

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds. The ban was designed to take effect once the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval

COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid won another vote of confidence from U.S. health advisers Thursday, clearing the way for its full regulatory approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Proposal to ban abortions at six weeks advances in Florida

Proposal to ban abortions at six weeks advances in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A proposal to ban abortions at six weeks in Florida received overwhelming approval from a state House committee Thursday with Democrats acknowledging there was nothing they could do to stop it from eventually becoming law.