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Connecticut woman found dead hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband

Connecticut woman found dead hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband

A 76-year-old Connecticut woman was found dead at her home Wednesday, hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband and hiding his body for months while continuing to collect his paychecks.

Tennessee woman gets over 3 years in prison for blocking clinic access during protest

NEW YORK (AP) — A Tennessee woman was sentenced Wednesday to over three years in prison for using threats and violence to interfere with the operation of a New York City reproductive health center in the early days of the pandemic in 2020.
Democrats hope Harris' bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House

Democrats hope Harris' bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Vice President Kamala Harris sure does.
1 dose of HPV vaccine now recommended for younger groups, immunization committee says

1 dose of HPV vaccine now recommended for younger groups, immunization committee says

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now recommending one dose of HPV vaccine for children and youth between nine and 20 years old. It is maintaining its two-dose recommendation for people 21 to 26 years old.
Ontario considering expanding pharmacists' powers to treat more common ailments

Ontario considering expanding pharmacists' powers to treat more common ailments

TORONTO — Ontario is looking to expand the responsibilities of pharmacists to allow them to treat more illnesses.
Canadian team tracking for another strong Olympic Games after Tokyo record

Canadian team tracking for another strong Olympic Games after Tokyo record

PARIS — Canada's team is poised for a banner Olympic Games in Paris despite safe-sport and financial turmoil since a record performance in Tokyo.
Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure

Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'

Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.
Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does

Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does

After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue.
New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit

New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit

How to look for a volunteer opportunity that is a good fit for you: Know yourself Assess your goals, skills and passions .