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Louisiana AG investigating CVS for sending mass text messages lobbying against legislation

Louisiana AG investigating CVS for sending mass text messages lobbying against legislation

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday she is investigating whether pharmaceutical giant CVS improperly used customers' personal information to send out text messages lobbying against a proposed state law.
Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, dies

Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ananda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died. She was 52.
Former Alberta health agency CEO asks for speedy ruling in lawsuit against government

Former Alberta health agency CEO asks for speedy ruling in lawsuit against government

EDMONTON — A former health-care agency leader is asking a judge to deliver a quick decision on her wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Alberta government, but the province says it will push back.
Illinois officials investigate license-plate data shared with police seeking woman who had abortion

Illinois officials investigate license-plate data shared with police seeking woman who had abortion

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.
Supreme Court win for girl with epilepsy expected to make disability lawsuits against schools easier

Supreme Court win for girl with epilepsy expected to make disability lawsuits against schools easier

WASHINGTON (AP) — A teenage girl with a rare form of epilepsy won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that's expected to make it easier for families of children with disabilities to sue schools over access to education.
'I forgot how tall I was': Injured Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki walks using exoskeleton

'I forgot how tall I was': Injured Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki walks using exoskeleton

CALGARY — It's been a while since Ryan Straschnitzki looked at the world from a different perspective.
Ontario reports 74 new measles cases, including 28 more in the northern region

Ontario reports 74 new measles cases, including 28 more in the northern region

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 74 new measles cases over the last week, bringing the total number of people in the province who have fallen ill to 2,083 since October.
How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing Alison C. Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she’s grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally.
Kennedy's new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation

Kennedy's new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week .
OB/GYN patient complaints up 29% over previous year: Ontario’s patient ombudsman

OB/GYN patient complaints up 29% over previous year: Ontario’s patient ombudsman

TORONTO — New data shows more people are filing complaints about obstetrical and gynecological care in Ontario, with insensitivity, poor communication and lack of trauma awareness among the most common grievances.