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Pope falls and hurts his arm, the second time in a month that he falls

Pope falls and hurts his arm, the second time in a month that he falls

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.
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Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows

Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Worries about everyday expenses helped return President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. But with his second term quickly approaching, many U.S. adults are skeptical about his ability to bring down costs.
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Battle over 'conversion therapy' ban, separation of powers before Wisconsin Supreme Court

Battle over 'conversion therapy' ban, separation of powers before Wisconsin Supreme Court

MADISON, Wis.
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How does New West plan to address cooling in rental buildings?

How does New West plan to address cooling in rental buildings?

2021 heat dome sparks action in New Westminster: ‘We know that it’s a matter of time before we have another one.’
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Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working

Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday he wants to let low-income parents with young kids enroll without working in a Medicaid program that provides coverage for some able-bodied adults.
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Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working

Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday he wants to let low-income parents with young kids enroll without working in a Medicaid program that provides coverage for some able-bodied adults.
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Nello Altomare, Manitoba education minister and legislature member, dies at 61

Nello Altomare, Manitoba education minister and legislature member, dies at 61

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Education Minister Nello Altomare has died after a battle with cancer.
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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.
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What products contain Red 3 dye? Checking ingredient labels is the best way to find out

What products contain Red 3 dye? Checking ingredient labels is the best way to find out

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
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New research says mental health program in high schools reduces drug disorders

New research says mental health program in high schools reduces drug disorders

MONTREAL — New research suggests that students who participate in two mental health workshops in their first year of high school develop fewer substance abuse disorders by the time they graduate, compared to students who didn't attend the sessions.
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