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US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent...

Britain slammed in inquiry for infecting thousands with tainted blood and covering up the scandal

LONDON (AP) — British authorities and the country's public health service knowingly exposed tens of...

US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding

People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively...

What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal from the 1970s to '90s?

LONDON (AP) — The final report of the U.K.'s infected blood inquiry was published on Monday , nearly...

Water, water everywhere ... most is now safe to drink in an English village after parasite outbreak

LONDON (AP) — Most residents living near a scenic fishing village in southwestern England where a parasit...

Fall trial set for pharmacist in 11 Michigan meningitis deaths after plea deal talks fizzle

HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — A judge set a fall trial Friday for a pharmacist charged with second-degree murder...

English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people

LONDON (AP) — A scenic fishing village in southwestern England was under instructions to boil its tap...

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

Voters in both Colorado and South Dakota will have a say on abortion rights this fall after supporters...

Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

HONOLULU (AP) — A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires...

New Kansas abortion clinic will open to help meet demand from restrictive neighboring states

A new abortion clinic will open in southeast Kansas this fall, bolstering the state’s role as a regional...

UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move...

An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it

When it was Shawnna Bolick’s turn to speak, the words tumbled out of her. The conservative lawmaker...

Anti-abortion activist who led a clinic blockade is sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — An anti-abortion activist who led others on an invasion and blockade of a reproductive...

Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker rooms

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating...

Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores

ISLAMABAD (AP) — When he heard that devastating floods hit his village in northern Afghanistan last...

Specialty lab exec gets 10-year prison term for 11 deaths from tainted steroids in Michigan

HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge sentenced the former executive of a specialty pharmacy to at leas...

No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say

HONOLULU (AP) — Lead screening conducted on west Maui residents after last summer's devastating wildfires...

Seattle to open short-term recovery center for people after a fentanyl overdose

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly...

Virginia judge to decide whether state law considers embryos as property

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A trial is underway in Virginia that will determine whether state law allows frozen...

Kenya's public hospital doctors sign agreement to end national strike after almost 2 months

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's public hospital doctors union on Wednesday signed a return to work agreement...

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