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Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others.
Jury in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial expected to begin deliberations this week

Jury in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial expected to begin deliberations this week

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A story of femmes fatales, government conspiracies, the devil, and an armed invasion leading to a dystopian future has been playing out for seven weeks in a Lethbridge courtroom. This week, jurors in Lethbridge, Alta.
After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it

After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect Monday, a drastic change that enrages — but doesn't surprise — Sarah Traxler.
Protesters, advocates worry Quebec is complicating access to health care in English

Protesters, advocates worry Quebec is complicating access to health care in English

MONTREAL — Several dozen protesters gathered in front of a Montreal hospital on Saturday afternoon to protest Quebec’s French language reform law as anxieties deepen over the ability to access health-care services in languages other than French.
Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

TORONTO — Ontario is doubling the number of children eligible for vaccination against a virus that can make young kids very sick.
Quebec police arrest suspect after pedestrian killed in alleged hit and run

Quebec police arrest suspect after pedestrian killed in alleged hit and run

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating a fatal hit and run that took place early on Saturday morning near Mont-Tremblant, Que, in the Laurentians region of the province.

Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

RALEIGH, N.C.
Arizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal

Arizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Friday rejected an effort by GOP lawmakers to use the term “unborn human being” to refer to a fetus in the pamphlet that Arizona voters would use to weigh a ballot measure that would expand abortion access in the state.
North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K

North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov.
Travel-related case of measles confirmed in Moncton area

Travel-related case of measles confirmed in Moncton area

FREDERICTON — A case of the measles has been confirmed in New Brunswick.
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