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Judge won't review decision not to charge Edmonton officer who kicked Indigenous teen

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge won't be reviewing the Crown's decision not to charge an Edmonton police officer who kicked an Indigenous teenager in the head five years ago.
Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?

Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group backed by Trump adviser Elon Musk is running ads targeting conservative Republican legislators in several states over their support of a federal drug pricing program.
Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know

Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

VICTORIA — British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing universal access to mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers. The Opposition B.C.
Dr. Mehmet Oz makes his pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs

Dr. Mehmet Oz makes his pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services presents a “monumental opportunity” to make the country healthier, Dr. Mehmet Oz told senators Friday at his confirmation hearing.
How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends

How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested ? Experts say it's an important question to consider.
Timeline of Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia at the 1-month mark

Timeline of Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia at the 1-month mark

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly. His condition soon developed into double pneumonia.
Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was preparing Friday to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadl
Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

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Alberta fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-health boss was incompetent

Alberta fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-health boss was incompetent

EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister has filed papers in court to formally reject allegations from a former health leader who says she was fired for investigating sweetheart deals, collusion and high-level political arm-twisting.