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Man charged with murder after allegedly assaulting his mother in Pickering: police

Man charged with murder after allegedly assaulting his mother in Pickering: police

PICKERING, Ont. — Durham Regional Police say a man has been charged with murder after allegedly assaulting his mother in Pickering on Sunday morning. Officers were called for reports of a collision on Weyburn Square at around 5 a.m.
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Quebec launches new health-care agency in bid to improve services

Quebec launches new health-care agency in bid to improve services

MONTREAL — A new Crown corporation has officially taken the reins of Quebec's health-care system as part of the provincial government's effort to reduce emergency room wait times and surgery wait lists.
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Ghana activists warn an anti-gay bill threatens the young democracy's institutions

Ghana activists warn an anti-gay bill threatens the young democracy's institutions

ACCRA — Frank gets disturbing flashbacks every time he sees a police officer. As a staff member of the group LGBT+ Rights Ghana, he knew police could intimidate people for bribes, or say homophobic things.
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Supreme Court clears way for B.C. to include other governments in opioid lawsuit

Supreme Court clears way for B.C. to include other governments in opioid lawsuit

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says a Supreme Court of Canada victory has cleared a "pathway" for governments across the country to go after opioid makers and distributors for damages arising from the opioid crisis.
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Missouri's GOP attorney general says abortions after viability remain illegal under new amendment

Missouri's GOP attorney general says abortions after viability remain illegal under new amendment

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's Republican attorney general has pledged to enforce some laws restricting abortion despite a new constitutional amendment widely expected to undo the state's near-total ban on the procedure.
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Missouri's GOP attorney general says abortions after viability remain illegal under new amendment

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's Republican attorney general has pledged to enforce some laws restricting abortion despite a new constitutional amendment widely expected to undo the state's near-total ban on the procedure.
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SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada, and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states, were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination.
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Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US

Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Aurora Health Care Mobile Medical Clinic team waited patiently at a table in the main hallway of the Milwaukee Public Library’s sprawling downtown branch, a blood pressure cuff and mental health questionnaire at the ready as they
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British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers gave initial approval on Friday to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, following an impassioned debate that saw people sharing personal stories of loss and suffering.
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Vancouver Canucks defenceman Hronek being evaluated for undisclosed injury

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Hronek being evaluated for undisclosed injury

BUFFALO — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek has been sidelined by an undisclosed injury.
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