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Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades

Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades

CHICAGO (AP) — One called abortion a “barbaric practice.” Another referred to himself as a “zealot” for the anti-abortion movement.
CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police

CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man who opened fire on the U.S.
Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza

Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — International condemnation grew Saturday over Israel's decision for a military takeover of Gaza City , while tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in what local media called one of the largest anti-government protests
Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuclear ban in the hands of youth

Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuclear ban in the hands of youth

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the U.S.
Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall

Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall

TORONTO — Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some health officials say that doesn’t mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut.
Nurses discouraged from working at Manitoba's largest hospital due to safety

Nurses discouraged from working at Manitoba's largest hospital due to safety

WINNIPEG — Nurses in Manitoba have made the rare move of declaring the province's largest hospital too dangerous to work in and plan to discourage work there until safety concerns are addressed.
Former Alberta health agency CEO says false claims may compromise investigation

Former Alberta health agency CEO says false claims may compromise investigation

EDMONTON — The former head of Alberta’s front-line health agency says she's aware of misinformation that may compromise a third-party investigation into a multimillion-dollar health contracting scandal.
Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella

Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella

TORONTO — Baklava pastries containing pistachios are being recalled over salmonella concerns. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online.
Alberta government appeals injunction of transgender health-care law

Alberta government appeals injunction of transgender health-care law

CALGARY — Alberta is appealing a temporary injunction of a law banning doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
Previous sexual assault convict whose killing of a nurse led to safety changes sentenced to 50 years

Previous sexual assault convict whose killing of a nurse led to safety changes sentenced to 50 years

A man previously convicted of sexual assault who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a halfway house pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison in a case that reignited calls for better protections for home health care