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HIV soars after a deadly war in Ethiopia's Tigray. Trump's aid cuts aren't helping

HIV soars after a deadly war in Ethiopia's Tigray. Trump's aid cuts aren't helping

SHIRE, Ethiopia (AP) — The woman survived two brutal attacks in the dying days of the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region . First, she said, she was dragged to a military encampment and gang-raped by Eritrean soldiers who held dozens of other women.
Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding cut

Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding cut

NEW YORK (AP) — When President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza, much of the financial pain fell on researchers a train ride away from the school's
Kentucky governor vetoes GOP abortion bill, says it undermines doctors and endangers pregnant women

Kentucky governor vetoes GOP abortion bill, says it undermines doctors and endangers pregnant women

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Republican-backed bill touted as an attempt to bring clarity to Kentucky's near-total abortion ban was vetoed Tuesday by Democratic Gov.
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.
Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, but minister says otherwise

Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, but minister says otherwise

TORONTO — Ontario's new law on supervised consumption sites does not ban them entirely and those deemed too close to schools and daycares are free to relocate farther away, government lawyers argued Tuesday as a court considers a Charter challenge of
Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change

Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change

BOSTON (AP) — When Ash Lazarus Orr went to renew his passport in early January, the transgender organizer figured it would be relatively routine.
Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting 'environmental justice'

Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting 'environmental justice'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency illegally canceled grants worth more than $1.5 billion focused on improving the environment in minority communities hit hard by pollution , Senate Democrats say.
Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico. Kansas has an outbreak. Here's what to know

Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico. Kansas has an outbreak. Here's what to know

The measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico have surpassed a combined 370 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis

Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb.
5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency

5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency

NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation's top public health agency. The departures were announced at a meeting of agency senior leaders.