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FDA authorizes combination flu-COVID test for home use

FDA authorizes combination flu-COVID test for home use

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first combination test for flu and C OVID-19 that can be used at home, giving consumers an easy way to determine if a runny nose is caused by either disease.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs

Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioi
Lawsuit accuses B.C. government of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization

Lawsuit accuses B.C. government of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization

VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the British Columbia government of "sexism and genocide" over a decades-long practice of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization and abortions. The lawsuit filed in B.C.
Beijing official in Hong Kong warns US envoy after speech

Beijing official in Hong Kong warns US envoy after speech

HONG KONG (AP) — A Chinese diplomat accused the U.S. consul general in Hong Kong of interfering in its affairs after he said the city's freedoms were eroding and warned the American not to cross political “red lines.
After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checks

After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday directed federal agencies to go door-to-door in East Palestine, Ohio, to check on families affected by the toxic train derailment that has morphed into a heated political controversy.
N. Carolina magnate accused of scheme to skim company funds

N. Carolina magnate accused of scheme to skim company funds

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Biden unveils new Ukraine weapons package, Russia sanctions

Biden unveils new Ukraine weapons package, Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration declared its Ukraine solidarity with fresh action as well as strong words on Friday, piling sweeping new sanctions on Moscow and approving a new $2 billion weapons package to re-arm Kyiv a year after Russia’
The AP Interview: Biden ready to run, US first lady says

The AP Interview: Biden ready to run, US first lady says

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.S.
West Virginians clash over religious freedom bill at hearing

West Virginians clash over religious freedom bill at hearing

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Some people said West Virginia needs a law to codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs because of growing threats to their constitutional freedoms.
New Mexico governor pans Forest Service amid wild cow fight

New Mexico governor pans Forest Service amid wild cow fight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor has stepped into the fight over how federal land managers are eradicating wild cows in the Gila Wilderness. Democratic Gov.