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Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest

Jul. 26, 2024 19:09 PM EDT

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle on Friday. Though her steps were somewhat tentative, this...

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

Jul. 26, 2024 18:22 PM EDT

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson must repay over $132,000 for what they call disallowed expenses while carrying out a federally funded child care meal program. The state Department...

Celine Dion makes musical comeback at Paris Olympics with Eiffel Tower serenade

Jul. 26, 2024 18:19 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Celine Dion made a triumphant return Friday with a very public performance: closing out the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony from the Eiffel Tower. Nearly two years after revealing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis, Dion belted Edith Piaf's “Hymne à l’amour”...

Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp

Jul. 26, 2024 17:52 PM EDT

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr. Haener shared his diagnosis when he was asked about a small circular adhesive bandage on his right...

Celine Dion sings at Olympic opening ceremony in her first live performance since her stiff person syndrome diagnosis

Jul. 26, 2024 17:42 PM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Celine Dion sings at Olympic opening ceremony in her first live performance since her stiff person syndrome diagnosis.

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

Jul. 26, 2024 15:12 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Boar’s Head Provisions Co. recalled liverwurst because it may...

Steward Health Care announces closure of 2 Massachusetts hospitals

Jul. 26, 2024 12:33 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care announced Friday that is it closing two hospitals in Massachusetts because it received no qualified bids for the facilities after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year. Steward's bankruptcy is being investigated by the U.S. Senate, with Democrats...

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion

Jul. 26, 2024 12:22 PM EDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska law that combined abortion restrictions with another measure to limit gender-affirming health care for minors does not violate a state constitutional amendment requiring bills to stick to a single subject, a majority of the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday. ...

Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application

Jul. 26, 2024 11:54 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs. In an unannounced appearance at a New York...

US health officials announce recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate listeria outbreak

Jul. 26, 2024 10:41 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — US health officials announce recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate listeria outbreak.