California trying to find, compensate sterilization victims
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — About 600 people alive today can’t have children because California’s government sterilized them either against their will or without their knowledge, and now the state is trying…
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Abortion, spending likely battles in new Nebraska session
The Nebraska Legislature began its new session Wednesday with several new members, a new incoming governor and nearly $1 billion in cash. But it faces some of the same perpetual…
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Oklahoma AG announces 4 new opioid settlements worth $226M
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma entered settlement agreements with three major pharmacy chains and an opioid manufacturer totaling more than $226 million, Attorney General John O’Connor announced Wednesday. Including the new…
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WHO worried about surge of COVID in China amid lack of info
GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country…
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Damar Hamlin’s collapse is the latest in history of medical emergencies in sports
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical condition after he collapsed Monday night during a game…
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EU moving toward joint measures to face China’s COVID crisis
BRUSSELS — European Union nations were fine-tuning a coordinated response to China‘s COVID-19 crisis on Wednesday, zeroing in on travel restrictions that would upset both Beijing and the global airline…
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What you need to know about medication abortion after the overturning of Roe v. Wade
After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, many pregnant people living in states where abortion is now illegal are expected to turn to medication abortion, also…
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EU moving toward joint measures to face China COVID crisis
BRUSSELS — European Union nations are fine-tuning a coordinated response to China‘s COVID-19 crisis on Wednesday and are zeroing in on travel restrictions that would upset both Beijing and the…
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Best of CES 2023: Electric skates, pet tech and AI for birds
Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show
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California seeks sterilization victims to pay reparations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — About 600 people alive today can’t have children because California’s government sterilized them either against their will or without their knowledge, and now the state is trying…
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