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Hospital: Treatment, discharge of woman who died appropriate

Hospital: Treatment, discharge of woman who died appropriate

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

Narrow abortion exemption bill passed by Tennessee lawmakers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's GOP-dominant Senate gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that would add a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States, with it now heading to Gov.
Q&A: Lewis Capaldi feels 'naked' releasing new documentary

Q&A: Lewis Capaldi feels 'naked' releasing new documentary

Lewis Capaldi’s first album went multiplatinum and led to chart-topping hits, sold-out stadiums, and a Grammy nomination for the singer-songwriter.
Ontario to expand list of tests midwives can order; midwives say it's a first step

Ontario to expand list of tests midwives can order; midwives say it's a first step

TORONTO — Ontario is set to expand the list of tests midwives can order and perform, as part of the government's push to increase community care options and ease health system pressures.
South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19

South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves.
Washington stocks up on abortion pills ahead of court ruling

Washington stocks up on abortion pills ahead of court ruling

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Washington state has purchased a three-year supply of a leading abortion medication in anticipation of a court ruling that could limit its availability , Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday.
B.C. nurses contract aims to recruit, retain and increase nurse-to-patient ratio

B.C. nurses contract aims to recruit, retain and increase nurse-to-patient ratio

VICTORIA — British Columbia will become the first Canadian province to adopt a nurse-to-patient ratio as part of its plan to improve workload standards in public health.
Kansas passes trans bathroom bill; Arkansas OKs own version

Kansas passes trans bathroom bill; Arkansas OKs own version

TOPEKA, Kan.
J&J proposes paying $8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits

J&J proposes paying $8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.
Government had 'insufficient evidence' to invoke Emergencies Act, group tells court

Government had 'insufficient evidence' to invoke Emergencies Act, group tells court

OTTAWA — The federal government lacked the evidence to determine protests and barricades across Canada last year were threats to national security, an organization that defends constitutional rights told a federal judge Tuesday.