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Wisconsin prosecutor appeals ruling that cleared way for abortions to resume in state
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican district attorney has appealed a court ruling that determined that an 1849 Wisconsin law does not ban abortions , a decision that cleared the way for abortions to resume in the state.
Dec 20, 2023 11:27 AM
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Some state abortion bans stir confusion, and it's uncertain if lawmakers will clarify them
Ever since the nation’s highest court ended abortion rights more than a year ago, vaguely worded bans enacted in some Republican-controlled states have caused bewilderment over how exceptions should be applied.
Dec 20, 2023 11:09 AM
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Health officials push to get schoolchildren vaccinated as more US parents opt out
When Idaho had a rare measles outbreak a few months ago, health officials scrambled to keep it from spreading. In the end, 10 people, all in one family, were infected, all unvaccinated.
Dec 20, 2023 11:00 AM
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States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., states scrambled for masks and other protective gear.
Dec 20, 2023 10:47 AM
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States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear.
Dec 20, 2023 10:45 AM
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Indiana underestimated Medicaid cost by nearly $1 billion, new report says
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's initial estimate for Medicaid expenses is nearly $1 billion short of its now-predicted need, state lawmakers learned in a report that ignited concern over the state's budget and access to the low-income healthcare progra
Dec 20, 2023 10:14 AM
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CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 185 employees have been fired to date for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit when they were not eligible for it. That's an increase of 65 since the CRA last updated the public on its review in September.
Dec 20, 2023 9:58 AM
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Pharmacare not the top health priority for most Canadians: survey
OTTAWA — As Liberals and New Democrats negotiate what a future national drug plan should look like, a new survey suggests pharmacare is not at the top of the priority list for most Canadians.
Dec 20, 2023 8:53 AM
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Drilling under Pennsylvania's 'Gasland' town has been banned since 2010. It's coming back.
A year after pleading no contest to criminal charges, one of Pennsylvania’s leading natural gas companies is poised to drill and frack in the rural community where it was banned for a dozen years for polluting the water supply. Coterra Energy Inc.
Dec 20, 2023 8:31 AM
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Parents of children sickened by lead linked to tainted fruit pouches fear for kids' future
When Cora Dibert went for a routine blood test in October, the toddler brought along her favorite new snack: a squeeze pouch of WanaBana cinnamon-flavored apple puree.
Dec 20, 2023 8:30 AM
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