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US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 crisis line

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Most people in Santa Clara Pueblo in northern New Mexico know each other.
Planned Parenthood maps strategy to protect abortion rights

Planned Parenthood maps strategy to protect abortion rights

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Michigan Dems hope for boost from abortion ballot initiative

Michigan Dems hope for boost from abortion ballot initiative

LANSING, Mich.
US counts millionth organ transplant while pushing for more

US counts millionth organ transplant while pushing for more

The U.S. counted its millionth organ transplant on Friday, a milestone that comes at a critical time for Americans still desperately waiting for that chance at survival.

Judge tosses suit against Missouri recreational pot measure

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Friday tossed out a lawsuit that sought to knock a recreational marijuana proposal off the Nov. 8 ballot.
This tiny care bank in New West offers personal care items for free

This tiny care bank in New West offers personal care items for free

The owner of New Westminster's Good Omen, Lia Hood, has set up a care bank outside her store to make sure that everyone in the community has access to basic personal care products.

Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York City

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday the state was stepping up its polio-fighting efforts as the virus that causes the life-threatening disease was detected in the wastewater of yet another county in the New York City area.
Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids six months to four years old

Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids six months to four years old

OTTAWA — Health Canada approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine today for use in children between six months and four years old.
Staffing shortages, more complex disease pushing up surgery wait times in Nova Scotia

Staffing shortages, more complex disease pushing up surgery wait times in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as staffing shortages and a rise in disease complexity, are responsible for an increase in surgery wait times across Nova Scotia this year, according to the head of surgery in the central
South Carolina senators reject a near-total abortion ban

South Carolina senators reject a near-total abortion ban

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators rejected a ban on almost all abortions Thursday in a special session called in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v.