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What it means if you're randomly selected at the airport for a COVID-19 test

What it means if you're randomly selected at the airport for a COVID-19 test

OTTAWA — You've just returned from a fabulous trip abroad. You make it through Canadian customs, ready to get home and settle back into normal life, or at least the new normal you've established since the pandemic.
COVID-19 deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador surpass 200

COVID-19 deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador surpass 200

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — COVID-19 has killed four more people in Newfoundland and Labrador in the past week. Data posted to the government's online dashboard shows that 202 people in the province have now died from the disease since the pandemic began.
Crowd protests relocation of abortion clinic to New Mexico

Crowd protests relocation of abortion clinic to New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Anti-abortion activists from across the U.S. converged in southern New Mexico on Tuesday to protest relocation plans by the Mississippi clinic at the center of the court battle that overturned the Roe v.
Audit critical of Oklahoma's use of education relief funds

Audit critical of Oklahoma's use of education relief funds

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal audit report sharply criticizes Oklahoma officials for a lack of transparency, oversight and accountability in the use of coronavirus relief funds that were intended for education.
N.L. minister to meet with frustrated Ukrainian doctors in the province who fled war

N.L. minister to meet with frustrated Ukrainian doctors in the province who fled war

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Health Minister Tom Osborne will meet with Ukrainian doctors who fled the Russian invasion of their country, following reports they feel ignored by the government since arriving in the province.
Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rise above 2,000 for first time since May

Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rise above 2,000 for first time since May

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting more than 2,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations for the first time since early May. The Health Department is also reporting another 14 deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus and a rise of 97 COVID-19 patients.
Micronesia last of bigger nations to have COVID-19 outbreak

Micronesia last of bigger nations to have COVID-19 outbreak

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Micronesia has likely become the final nation in the world with a population of more than 100,000 to experience an outbreak of COVID-19.

Crowd protests relocation of abortion clinic to New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Anti-abortion activists from across the country converged in southern New Mexico on Tuesday to protest relocation plans by the Mississippi clinic at the center of the court battle that overturned Roe v.
Abortion doctor signals she'll sue Indiana AG over comments

Abortion doctor signals she'll sue Indiana AG over comments

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana's attorney general for defamation. Dr.
FDA weighs oversight changes after formula, Juul troubles

FDA weighs oversight changes after formula, Juul troubles

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration has asked for a review of the agency's food and tobacco programs following months of criticism over their handling of the baby formula shortage and e-cigarette reviews.