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Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states

Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states

A federal judge will temporarily block President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support COVID-19 initiatives and public health projects throughout the country. U.S.
Nominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger

Nominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate committee rejected the Republican governor's nominee to be the state's top doctor after hours of hearings dominated by the state's response to the COVID pandemic.
Not simple for Saskatchewan to end contract with American lab company: minister

Not simple for Saskatchewan to end contract with American lab company: minister

REGINA — Saskatchewan's health minister says he can't pull the plug on a contract with an American company offering lab services in the province.
New York man charged after authorities say he botched a medical procedure performed in his home

New York man charged after authorities say he botched a medical procedure performed in his home

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with performing medical procedures without a license after a patient was left near death during a procedure in his home, prosecutors said.
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency

Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz became the agency's administrator in a party line 53-45 vote.
Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks

Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks

Texas , Oklahoma and New Mexico reported new measles cases this week, with the outbreak expanding for the first time into central Texas. Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S.
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first

Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first

A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police.
Report logs abuse, overdose and feces-strewn walls at private care homes in N.L.

Report logs abuse, overdose and feces-strewn walls at private care homes in N.L.

ST. JOHN'S — Abuse, missing residents, deaths and feces-strewn walls are among the findings in a new auditor general's report about personal care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ontario reports 'small decline' in measles, 89 new cases

Ontario reports 'small decline' in measles, 89 new cases

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 89 new measles cases over the last week, bringing the province's case count to 661 since an outbreak began in the fall. That’s compared to just over 100 new cases last week and 120 the week before. Dr.
What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance.