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Boy, 5, dies in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Michigan medical facility

Boy, 5, dies in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Michigan medical facility

TROY, Mich. (AP) — A pressurized oxygen chamber exploded Friday, killing a 5-year-old patient and injuring his mother at a suburban Detroit medical facility. The hyperbaric chamber explosion occurred about 8 a.m.
Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatment

Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will no longer reimburse service members for travel out of state to get reproductive health care, including abortions and fertility treatments, according to a new memo.
Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies

Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rat infestation in many world cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington, and a new study blames climate change , urbanization and other human actions.

New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury on Friday for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in the Deep South state, which has one of the strictest near-total abortion bans in the country.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to perform at Invictus Games' opening ceremony

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to perform at Invictus Games' opening ceremony

VANCOUVER — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has been added to the lineup for the opening ceremonies of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver. Games organizers announced Friday that the English vocalist will perform at B.C. Place Stadium on Feb.
RFK Jr. says he'll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain

RFK Jr. says he'll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing intense scrutiny from senators over his potential profit from vaccine lawsuits while serving as the nation's health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Boy, 5, dies in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Michigan medical facility

TROY, Mich. (AP) — A pressurized oxygen chamber exploded Friday, killing a 5-year-old patient and injuring his mother at a suburban Detroit medical facility. The hyperbaric chamber explosion occurred about 8 a.m.
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds

About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds

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RFK Jr. kept asking to see the science that vaccines were safe. After he saw it, he dismissed it

RFK Jr. kept asking to see the science that vaccines were safe. After he saw it, he dismissed it

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who hopes to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary repeatedly asked to see “data” or “science” showing vaccines are safe – but when an influential Republican senator showed him evidence, he dismissed it. Robert F.
Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett joins AFC Toronto on season-long loan

Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett joins AFC Toronto on season-long loan

TORONTO — AFC Toronto added an important midfield piece Friday, acquiring Canadian international Victoria Pickett from the NWSL's North Carolina Courage on a season-long loan. The 28-year-old from Barrie, Ont.
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