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Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschools
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Rhode Island has struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing certain federal programs, including Head Start preschools, community health clinics and adult education programs.
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Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials said Tuesday they plan to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare exchanges, alleging that the individuals were fraudulently enrolled in the program, or simply do not exist.
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Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
A coroner has determined that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl. The 36-year-old Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug 16. Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hic...
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China expands export control on drug precursors ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday that it is now requiring permits for exports to the United States, Mexico and Canada of two additional chemicals that can be used to make illegal drugs, expanding controls on shipments to the three countries.
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What to know about hospital deals with the Trump administration to avoid treating transgender minors
At least six major hospitals have agreed to refuse gender-affirming hormones and surgery for transgender young people and agreed to make payments to the federal government, according to deals with the Department of Justice.
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Free operations give hope to children with a neglected but deadly disease in Africa
SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — Ibrahim Dalhatu was just 3 years old when he contracted noma, a severe disease that disfigures the face and kills most of the children it infects.
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What to know about USAID and the deadly impacts of US foreign aid cuts
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The foreign aid landscape has changed dramatically since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dissolved the United States Agency for International Development, once the world’s largest humanitarian donor.
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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO (AP) — Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative.
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her
BOSTON (AP) — A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict the Massachusetts mother of murder in the deaths of her three young children.
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Advocates raise awareness on World Alzheimer's Day
Monday is World Alzheimer's Day, a time to raise awareness about this disease and other dementias that impact more than 55 million people globally.
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Pope Leo XIV in France will find a secular country at odds with Catholic teaching on life
Pope Leo XIV opens a four-day visit to France this weekend that is expected to touch on church teaching about the value of all human life. His visit comes after France in 2024 enshrined abortion as a constitutional right and recently gave final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable il...
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Presley Gerber, model and son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, Presley Gerber has died at age 27. Medical examiner records show Gerber died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. An autopsy was performed, but the medical examiner's website said more testing is required before investigators can give a cause. Santa Monica po...
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WakeMed-Atrium deal approved after protests and tense 5-2 vote by Wake commissioners
Wake County leaders on Monday voted to let a proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health move forward.
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Patrick Clancy gives first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
Patrick Clancy gave his first televised interview on "60 Minutes" on CBS News. The interview that aired Sunday follows a mistrial in the Massachusetts murder case against his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, for killing their three children. Patrick Clancy discussed his grief and addressed social media c...
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Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak
Congo has begun vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history. Health workers and other front-line workers in the Ebola response are being prioritized to receive the Ervebo vaccine. That vaccine was effective in past E...
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Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers' medical data. What should they do?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The appeal of telehealth is easy to explain: Instead of calling a doctor, booking an appointment and hoping to eventually get a prescription, you can log onto an app or website and get approved for a new medication within minutes.
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Italy sees mosquitos spread the West Nile virus farther and longer as Europe warms
ROME (AP) — Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year.
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Panther Creek and Green Level meet for annual game promoting mental health awareness
Panther Creek and Green Level High Schools held their third annual Mental Health Awareness game. Players wore "Live for More" shirts during warm-ups, while the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) shared mental health information and resources with students and families.
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West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection
LOME, Togo (AP) — West African laboratory scientists called on governments Friday to strengthen capacity to detect disease outbreaks to avoid another major outbreak, saying health systems across the region are becoming weaker.
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Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks
NEW YORK (AP) — Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue fever in decades, and the toll now includes a death.
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What does years of PFAS exposure do to your health? NC study seeks answers
After years of PFAS exposure, NC researchers are following nearly 1,200 people to learn how “forever chemicals” may affect their health over time.
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Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
President Donald Trump announced that all 50 states will join a program to provide Most Favored Nation pricing for some Medicaid drugs. The administration claims this plan, called the Medicaid “GENEROUS” model, will save billions on prescription drug costs. Last year, Trump signed an executive or...
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Holdout juror in Clancy trial didn't have 'any doubts' that she was responsible for killing her kids
The lone juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder for killing her three children said he was certain of her guilt, but that other jurors wouldn’t listen to him. That's according to a statement released Friday by juror Michael Desronvil in his first public comments on the case. Eleven ...
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No charges to be filed against Johnston Co. deputies in man's shooting death during crisis call
The DA's office said it will not pursue charges against the now-former deputy who shot and killed Antony Richardson or other deputies who responded. Richardson's wife said he had been experiencing a PTSD episode at the time.
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One thing that hasn’t changed in 250 years: Americans’ willingness to get suckered
NEW YORK (AP) — America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers.
