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Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions, but the measures are unlikely to dramatically change access — at least not immediately.
N.B. Liberal leader Holt bills herself as 'stark contrast' to Tory incumbent Higgs

N.B. Liberal leader Holt bills herself as 'stark contrast' to Tory incumbent Higgs

Within days, Susan Holt could become the next premier of New Brunswick — and the first woman ever to lead the province.
After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need

After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — It takes water to flush a toilet and tens of thousands of North Carolinians have been without it since Hurricane Helene ripped through the state three weeks ago.
Older patients, non-English speakers more likely to be harmed in hospital: report

Older patients, non-English speakers more likely to be harmed in hospital: report

Patients who are older, don’t speak English, and don’t have a high school education are more likely to experience harm during a hospital stay in Canada, according to new research.
Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color

Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color

BERGENFIELD, N.J. (AP) — At Sunshine Adult Day Center, every morning starts with a parade around the room. Today, the theme is multicultural, and the flag bearers have no shortage of countries: Philippines, India, Haiti, Mexico, United States.
After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need

After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — It takes water to flush a toilet and tens of thousands of North Carolinians have been without it since Hurricane Helene ripped through the state three weeks ago.
Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights

Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights

CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump has had a tough time finding a consistent message to questions about abortion and reproductive rights .
Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights

Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights

CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump has had a tough time finding a consistent message to questions about abortion and reproductive rights .
A Texas board rejects clemency plea from a man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case

A Texas board rejects clemency plea from a man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas state board on Wednesday declined to stop what could be the first execution in the U.S.

New Mexico governor rescinds emergency health order that suspended gun rights in playgrounds

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that she has ended an emergency public health order that suspended the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in New Mexico’s largest metro area.
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