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A Berlin doctor goes on trial, accused of murdering 15 patients

A Berlin doctor goes on trial, accused of murdering 15 patients

BERLIN (AP) — A German doctor went on trial in Berlin Monday, accused of murdering 15 of his patients who were under palliative care.
US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact

US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Just a week had remained before scientists in South Africa were to begin clinical trials of an HIV vaccine, and hopes were high for another step toward limiting one of history's deadliest pandemics. Then the email arrived.
Obesity rates in Canada increased faster during pandemic than in previous 11 years

Obesity rates in Canada increased faster during pandemic than in previous 11 years

TORONTO — A new report says the prevalence of obesity increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did over the course of more than a decade beforehand, specifically in young adults.
Horse euthanized after injury during chuckwagon race at Calgary Stampede

Horse euthanized after injury during chuckwagon race at Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — Officials from the Calgary Stampede say a horse that was hurt during a chuckwagon race on Saturday has been euthanized. A Stampede spokesperson says a horse on Chad Fike’s team sustained a racing injury during the eighth heat.
Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses

Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses

The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines , giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards. U.S.
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds

Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds

MONTREAL — A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada. The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.
Scrutiny for supervised drug consumption site in Victoria's 'Downtown Eastside'

Scrutiny for supervised drug consumption site in Victoria's 'Downtown Eastside'

VICTORIA — The value of a supervised consumption site in the heart of Victoria’s most downtrodden neighbourhood is under debate — is it a life-saving tool, or a magnet for drug dealers victimizing those in an encampment on the site's doorstep? Victor
'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversy

'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversy

LONDON (AP) — “The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured the hearts of millions and was subsequently adapted for the big screen, with actors Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs taking the lead roles.
Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

You can only sit in front of the fridge with the door open for so long.
Northern Arizona resident dies from plague

Northern Arizona resident dies from plague

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said Friday. Plague is rare to humans, with on average about seven cases reported annually in the U.S.
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