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Lawsuit seeks records of toxic exposures at Uzbek air base

Lawsuit seeks records of toxic exposures at Uzbek air base

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Veterans' advocacy groups sued the U.S.
Manitoba Opposition to delay bill that would license some addiction centres

Manitoba Opposition to delay bill that would license some addiction centres

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats said Monday they will delay passage of a bill governing supervised drug consumption sites and some other addictions centres — a move that would almost certainly prevent the proposed legislation from beco
Medical examiners group steps away from 'excited delirium'

Medical examiners group steps away from 'excited delirium'

A leading group of medical experts says the term “excited delirium” should not be listed as a cause of death. Critics have said the term has been used to justify excessive force by police.
Veto stands: Transgender pronouns OK in North Dakota schools

Veto stands: Transgender pronouns OK in North Dakota schools

Teachers in North Dakota can still refer to transgender students by the personal pronouns they use, after lawmakers on Monday failed to override the governor’s veto of a controversial bill to place restrictions on educators.
No legal justification for use of Emergencies Act, civil liberties group tells court

No legal justification for use of Emergencies Act, civil liberties group tells court

OTTAWA — A national civil liberties group told a federal judge Monday the federal government has not clearly spelled out proper legal justification for its use of the Emergencies Act early last year in response to protests in the national capital and
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

OTTAWA — The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain — particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt.

Businessman gets 8 years in prison for theft of COVID funds

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut businessman who conspired with a now-former state lawmaker to steal federal coronavirus relief funds from the city of West Haven was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison for his role in the scheme.

University facing class-action over COVID campus lockdown

DOVER, Del.
New York OKs 99 more pot shop licenses after court ruling

New York OKs 99 more pot shop licenses after court ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — New York regulators approved 99 new provisional licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries Monday as they try to speed up the rollout of a legal market that had been impeded by a court ruling.
Spring COVID-19 booster vaccine available in New Brunswick for those at risk

Spring COVID-19 booster vaccine available in New Brunswick for those at risk

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick residents at risk of severe illnesses can now get a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.