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Judge blocks Michigan's abortion waiting period, 2 years after voters approved abortion rights

DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Tuesday blocked Michigan's 24-hour waiting period for abortions, saying it conflicts with a 2022 voter-approved amendment to the state constitution that guarantees abortion rights.

Bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide approved by Delaware lawmakers

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware won final passage in the state Senate on Tuesday after failing to clear that chamber last week. The measure, which now goes to Democratic Gov.
Former sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ premier John Horgan, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s ambassador to Germany, has cancer again

Former sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ premier John Horgan, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s ambassador to Germany, has cancer again

LANGFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Former British Columbia premier and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s ambassador to Germany John Horgan is staying positive about his health and sends healing thoughts to people battling cancer as he faces his third bout with the disease,
Bill to ensure access to contraception advances in Pennsylvania, aided by dozens of GOP House votes

Bill to ensure access to contraception advances in Pennsylvania, aided by dozens of GOP House votes

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A proposal to ensure access to contraceptives cleared the Democratic majority Pennsylvania House on Tuesday, drawing dozens of Republican votes but facing an uncertain future in the GOP-controlled state Senate.
Quebec coroner to probe death of man who requested assisted death due to bedsores

Quebec coroner to probe death of man who requested assisted death due to bedsores

MONTREAL — Quebec's chief coroner has called an inquest into the death of a quadriplegic man who had requested and received medical assistance in dying after developing severe bedsores during a hospital stay.
Doctors treat thousands of heatstroke victims in southern Pakistan as temperatures soar

Doctors treat thousands of heatstroke victims in southern Pakistan as temperatures soar

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A days-long intense heat wave has disrupted normal life in Pakistan, especially in its largest city, Karachi, where doctors treated thousands of victims of heatstroke at various hospitals, health officials said Tuesday.
Organigram takes stake in German cannabis firm Sanity Group with $21M investment

Organigram takes stake in German cannabis firm Sanity Group with $21M investment

MONCTON, N.B. — Organigram Holdings Inc. says it has taken a minority stake in European cannabis company Sanity Group through a $21 million investment. Moncton-based pot producer Organigram says it may eventually advance another $4.
Hunting for discounts and deals? Don't forget to check perks through your workplace

Hunting for discounts and deals? Don't forget to check perks through your workplace

Everyone loves a deal, but many Canadians either forget or don't realize they can find discounts through their workplace.

A botulism outbreak in Russia leaves 1 dead, scores more hospitalized after eating readymade salads

One person has died and scores more remain hospitalized in Russia in an outbreak of botulism that spans several Russian regions, the authorities have reported.
Five Canadians, with more than 500 years of stories

Five Canadians, with more than 500 years of stories

The Canadian Press has spent the past month interviewing some of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s more than 11,000 centenarians and their families. These are some of their stories.