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Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says

Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Human Rights Watch said Monday that Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls , jeopardizing the right to healt
Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of a 9-year-old who died of the virus

Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of a 9-year-old who died of the virus

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus, Cambodia’s Health Ministry said Monday.
Virginia's Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic

Virginia's Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic

RICHMOND, Va.
Dispute among Alberta physicians now in second year, draws new counter-allegations

Dispute among Alberta physicians now in second year, draws new counter-allegations

EDMONTON — An Alberta Health Services investigation into a long-running dispute involving six physicians and conflict of interest allegations has been animated by new counter-accusations and legal warnings. The dispute involving Dr.
Heavy snow falling off roof onto propane line caused Cape Breton seniors home blast

Heavy snow falling off roof onto propane line caused Cape Breton seniors home blast

An explosion that blew a hole in a seniors residence and seriously injured one person was linked Saturday to the massive storm that brought 150 centimetres of wet, heavy snow to Cape Breton's largest municipality last weekend.
Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast's Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment

Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast's Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — One year after returning from cancer treatment, Sébastien Haller could lead Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup of Nations title.
'A bit more meaningful': Econoline Crush singer describes nursing career

'A bit more meaningful': Econoline Crush singer describes nursing career

Trevor Hurst is out the door and navigating the barren, prairie landscape of southwestern Manitoba before the clock strikes 7 a.m.
Verbal gaffe or sign of trouble? Mixing up names like Biden and Trump have done is pretty common

Verbal gaffe or sign of trouble? Mixing up names like Biden and Trump have done is pretty common

WASHINGTON (AP) — Any parent who’s ever called one of their children by the other’s name — or even the family pet’s name — likely could empathize when President Joe Biden mixed up the names of French leaders Macron and Mitterrand.

How to defend against food poisoning at your Super Bowl party

When Americans gather to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, the culinary choices may be as important as the final score.

Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on board

NEW YORK (AP) — Derry Oliver was in fifth grade when she first talked to her mom about seeing a therapist. She was living in Georgia with her brother while her mom was in New York scoping out jobs and apartments ahead of moving the family.