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Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) 鈥� Authorities in Sierra Leone on Thursday started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine, the first such campaign in West Africa where a deadly outbreak 10 years ago resulted in the death of thousands.
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Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) 鈥� Congo鈥檚 health minister said Thursday the government is on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people, nearly half of which were children.
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Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street

Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare鈥檚 CEO on Wednesday in a 鈥渂razen, targeted attack鈥� outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assai
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Judge considers first lawsuit to overturn Missouri's near-total abortion ban

Judge considers first lawsuit to overturn Missouri's near-total abortion ban

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) 鈥� Abortion-rights advocates on Wednesday asked a judge to overturn Missouri鈥檚 near-total ban on the procedure, less than a month after voters backed an abortion-rights constitutional amendment .
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Edmonton zoo elephant Lucy gets medical OK as she approaches 50th birthday

Edmonton zoo elephant Lucy gets medical OK as she approaches 50th birthday

EDMONTON 鈥� The latest checkup on famed Edmonton elephant Lucy finds her in good shape ahead of her 50th birthday 鈥� but not healthy enough to be relocated to join a herd.
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Manitoba's supervised drug consumption site proposed for core area

Manitoba's supervised drug consumption site proposed for core area

WINNIPEG 鈥� The Manitoba government has chosen a location for the province's first proposed supervised drug consumption site, but critics say there are safety concerns for the surrounding area that includes a high school and child-care centre.
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Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills

Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills

EDMONTON 鈥� Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn鈥檛 believe she鈥檒l need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's three transgender bills from legal challenges.
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Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be

Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be

Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected 鈥� hints of a hidden cancer in the woman.
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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors .
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Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert

Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert

MONTREAL 鈥� Proposed Quebec legislation to force new doctors to practise in the province's public system for five years after they graduate could potentially violate Charter-guaranteed rights to freedom of movement, a constitutional lawyer said Wednes
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