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Alert issued on potential measles exposure after case confirmed in Calgary

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services is warning the public about a possible exposure to measles after a case was confirmed in the Calgary area.
Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

COULEE DAM, Wash. (AP) — Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S.
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state's restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to clarify medical exceptions allowed under the law, representing a pivot from Republican legislators who have defended the sta
Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions

Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions

TORONTO — Advocacy groups are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney for eliminating the cabinet positions dedicated to people with disabilities and women and gender equality issues.
Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes returns from injury hungry for playoff push

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes returns from injury hungry for playoff push

VANCOUVER — Watching games from afar hasn’t been easy for Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. The 25-year-old star defenceman has remained remarkably healthy for much of his career — until this season.
Alberta health agency, in lawsuit, says it fired its CEO for 'alarming' incompetence

Alberta health agency, in lawsuit, says it fired its CEO for 'alarming' incompetence

EDMONTON — Alberta’s front line health agency says it fired its leader earlier this year not because she was investigating corruption but because she was an “alarming” failure at her job.
FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters

FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of nitrous oxide , or laughing gas, including some brands that are sold in small canisters containing flavors like blueberry, strawberry and watermelon.
Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts

Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz promised senators on Friday to fight health care fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Friday passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadly drug.
Judge won't review case involving officer who kicked teen's head like a soccer ball

Judge won't review case involving officer who kicked teen's head like a soccer ball

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge won't review the Crown's decision not to charge an Edmonton police officer who kicked an Indigenous teenager five years ago.