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Measles is popping up in the US. Here's how to avoid one of the world's most contagious viruses

Measles is popping up in the US. Here's how to avoid one of the world's most contagious viruses

Measles is not often seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas .
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The Pope has now been in the hospital for 3 weeks battling double pneumonia. How serious is that?

The Pope has now been in the hospital for 3 weeks battling double pneumonia. How serious is that?

LONDON (AP) — Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia.
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Strike postponed as Manitoba health-care workers vote on tentative agreement

Strike postponed as Manitoba health-care workers vote on tentative agreement

WINNIPEG — A strike by thousands of health-care workers in Manitoba has been called off after their union says it reached a tentative deal on a new contract.
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First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate

First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.
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North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda

North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda

RALEIGH, N.C.
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B.C. to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

B.C. to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

British Columbia's share of a landmark settlement for health damages from the big tobacco firms will be about $3.7 billion, the province's attorney general said Thursday, with the money to be distributed over at least 18 years. It's part of a $32.
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B.C. health officials confirm another travel-related measles case in Lower Mainland

B.C. health officials confirm another travel-related measles case in Lower Mainland

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia health officials say another travel-related measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland, in a resident who visited Southeast Asia.
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RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

EDMONTON — Mounties in Alberta have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding the province’s front-line medical care provider, Alberta Health Services.
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FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues

FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration largely sidestepped questions Thursday from senators about how he would handle numerous pressing issues before the agency, including recent layoffs , a canceled vaccine meeting an
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New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, state health officials announced Thursday, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause.
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