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Colombian leader summons intense oratory for a bleak warning: that humanity is making itself extinct

Colombian leader summons intense oratory for a bleak warning: that humanity is making itself extinct

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language on Tuesday, painting a grim picture of what lies ahead if nations fail to swiftly redesign the way humans live on this planet.
Cause still sought, may never be known, in Calgary daycare E. coli breakout

Cause still sought, may never be known, in Calgary daycare E. coli breakout

EDMONTON — The exact cause of a massive E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares may never be known, Alberta's chief medical officer said Tuesday. Dr.
Suspect in University of North Carolina shooting is not competent for trial, his attorneys say

Suspect in University of North Carolina shooting is not competent for trial, his attorneys say

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — Attorneys for a University of North Carolina graduate student accused of killing his academic advisor said in court on Tuesday that a doctor has found their client not competent to proceed with trial.
New Brunswick health authority faces asbestos-related charges linked to hospital

New Brunswick health authority faces asbestos-related charges linked to hospital

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s health authority is facing four workplace safety charges for potentially exposing some employees at a Fredericton hospital to asbestos.
Manitoba Tories make election promise to have more health care at pharmacies

Manitoba Tories make election promise to have more health care at pharmacies

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives say they will ensure more health care services are available at pharmacies if they are re-elected Oct. 3.
BioSteel creditors list shows company owes millions to the who's who of sports

BioSteel creditors list shows company owes millions to the who's who of sports

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. owes a slew of top-ranking sports teams and leagues millions of dollars.

Unlicensed New York City acupuncturist charged after patient's lungs collapsed, prosecutors say

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with performing acupuncture without a license after he punctured a woman's lungs during treatment, sending her to a hospital for emergency surgery, prosecutors announced.
Indiana’s attorney general faces misconduct complaint over remarks about abortion doctor

Indiana’s attorney general faces misconduct complaint over remarks about abortion doctor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A complaint filed Monday alleges that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita violated professional conduct rules in statements he made about a doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim last year.

Manitoba Tories pledge millions for First Nations-run drug treatment centre

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives are promising millions in capital funding to go toward the development of a new First Nations-operated addiction centre if re-elected in next month's provincial election, as all three parties said they
Experts warn against New Brunswick's proposal for forced treatment of drug users

Experts warn against New Brunswick's proposal for forced treatment of drug users

FREDERICTON — A group of experts is sounding the alarm about a proposal from the New Brunswick government that could result in forced treatment for drug users.