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Alberta premier responds to cabinet member's request to move health minister

Alberta premier responds to cabinet member's request to move health minister

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she asked all of her ministers for their recommendations after a report surfaced that one of them called for the health minister be moved to a different portfolio while allegations of corruption are inve
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Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home

Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home

An older woman in southeast Wyoming is hospitalized with bird flu , state health department officials said Friday. It's the state's first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza, which is spreading through animals and some people.
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Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis while he's being treated for a respiratory infection

Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis while he's being treated for a respiratory infection

ROME (AP) — Doctors on Saturday prescribed “absolute rest” for Pope Francis and modified the treatment for his respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said, a day after the 88-year-old pope was admitted to a hospital following a weeklong bout of bro
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Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?

Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup, baked goods and frozen treats.
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After seven years of PC representation, can Liberals turn Eglinton-Lawrence red?

After seven years of PC representation, can Liberals turn Eglinton-Lawrence red?

TORONTO — When Vince Gasparro's daughter suddenly fell ill last year, the "total chaos" he witnessed in the emergency department of a Toronto hospital spurred his desire to enter electoral politics.
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'The flag flies for all.' Facing threats, Canada sees renewed sense of pride in flag

'The flag flies for all.' Facing threats, Canada sees renewed sense of pride in flag

FREDERICTON — Graydon Miles was driving down Highway 7 in Ontario last year when he saw an upside down Maple Leaf flying from a pickup truck, along with one flag directing an obscenity at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and another supporting Donald Tr
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Abortions to resume in Missouri after a judge blocks restrictions

Abortions to resume in Missouri after a judge blocks restrictions

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution.
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Abortions to resume in Missouri after a judge blocks restrictions

Abortions to resume in Missouri after a judge blocks restrictions

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution.
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Kindergarteners could learn gun safety in school under a bill gaining momentum in Utah

Kindergarteners could learn gun safety in school under a bill gaining momentum in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah students in as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House with overwhelming support Friday.
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Kindergarteners could learn gun safety in school under a bill gaining momentum in Utah

Kindergarteners could learn gun safety in school under a bill gaining momentum in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah students in as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House with overwhelming support Friday.
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