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Arkansas sues 2 pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them of fueling opioid epidemic in state

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday sued two pharmacy benefit managers that oversee coverage for insurers, employers and other large clients, accusing...

Tennessee is sued over law that criminalizes helping minors get abortions without parental approval

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As Tennessee prepares to become the second U.S. state to enact a ban against adults helping minors get an abortion...

Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows

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In the wake of Texas' abortion ban, the state's infant death rate increased and more died of birth defects, a study published Monday shows.The...

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to a 2021 Connecticut law that eliminated the state’s longstanding religious exemption from...

Preeclampsia can be fatal for pregnant people and babies. New blood tests aim to...

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When you're expecting a baby, you hope nothing goes wrong. But at least one in 20 people who are pregnant develop a scary complication...

Experts say Gaza is at ‘high risk’ of famine despite increased aid to the...

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KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — An influx of aid appears to have eased a hunger crisis in northern Gaza for now, but the...

California Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance...

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrats in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance...

Investigation of Russian hack on London hospitals may take weeks amid worries over online...

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LONDON (AP) — An investigation into a ransomware attack earlier this month on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin could take weeks to...

Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ placed on...

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SEATTLE (AP) — A judge has paused parts of a new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a “forced outing” measure.King...

Darfur sees an increase in much needed food aid, but it’s still not enough...

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CAIRO (AP) — Families in Sudan’s embattled western Darfur region have finally received an emergency increase in food aid that is much needed to...