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South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions

South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court ruled in favor of the government’s contentious plan to drastically boost medical school admissions on Thursday.
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Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

HONOLULU (AP) — A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed si
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North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime

RALEIGH, N.C.
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An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it

An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it

When it was Shawnna Bolick’s turn to speak, the words tumbled out of her.
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New Kansas abortion clinic will open to help meet demand from restrictive neighboring states

New Kansas abortion clinic will open to help meet demand from restrictive neighboring states

A new abortion clinic will open in southeast Kansas this fall, bolstering the state’s role as a regional hub for reproductive health services whose neighbors have severely restricted access since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Judge quickly denies request to discard $38 million verdict in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

Judge quickly denies request to discard $38 million verdict in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

CONCORD, N.H.
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Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

It was untreated anxiety and depression that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard blamed for his alcohol abuse, a problem that reached the point where he needed to step away from hockey.
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Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday.
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A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics say they'll challenge it

A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics say they'll challenge it

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed into law a bill that aims to overhaul the healthcare system to address deep inequality , but it faces legal challenges from critics.
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Nova Scotia drafting plan to fill gaps in services for people with autism

Nova Scotia drafting plan to fill gaps in services for people with autism

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has started drafting a provincial autism action plan. Among other things, the plan will identify existing services and initiatives for children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum and their families.
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