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Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

LONDON (AP) — Roy Calne, a pioneer of organ transplantation who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation in 1968, has died aged 93.
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Senior Biden leaders, Pentagon officials unaware for days that defense secretary was hospitalized

Senior Biden leaders, Pentagon officials unaware for days that defense secretary was hospitalized

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior Biden administration leaders, top Pentagon officials and members of Congress were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday, U.S.
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Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet

Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, his press secretary said, in the Defense Department’s first acknowledgement that Austin had been ad
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A push to expand Medicaid has Kansas governor embracing politics and cutting against her brand

A push to expand Medicaid has Kansas governor embracing politics and cutting against her brand

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
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New Mexico legislators back slower, sustained growth in government programs with budget plan

New Mexico legislators back slower, sustained growth in government programs with budget plan

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Leading New Mexico lawmakers on Friday recommended a 5.
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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.
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Move to allow Canadian drugs to be imported by U.S. creates shortage fears

Move to allow Canadian drugs to be imported by U.S. creates shortage fears

OTTAWA — A major shift in U.S. policy about buying medication from Canada has caused fears north of the border about a potential supply crunch.
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Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says

Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it's too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to a likely spike in illnesses.
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Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say

Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared the way for Florida's first-in-the-nation plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, a long-sought approach to accessing cheaper medications that follows decades of frustration
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Wisconsin governor who called for marijuana legalization says he'll back limited GOP proposal

Wisconsin governor who called for marijuana legalization says he'll back limited GOP proposal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushed for full legalization of recreational marijuana, said Wednesday that he is open to a more limited medical marijuana legalization being promoted by Republicans.
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