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Utah man sues Alaska troopers, says his job offer was yanked after revealing HIV status
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Salt Lake City man who says his job offer to become an Alaska State Trooper was rescinded after he disclosed he was HIV positive filed a lawsuit in state court Thursday to get his position on the statewide police force and to prevent others from suffering similar...
India not planning to invite Ukraine to G20 summit in September
NEW DELHI (AP) — India is not planning to invite Ukraine to the summit of the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations in September, its external affairs minister said Thursday. “In our view, G20 participation is for members and organizations we have invited. That list...
Pennsylvania House OKs $100 million for adult mental health services
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to pay for adult mental health programs easily passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday, a plan built on the recommendations of a state commission charged with issuing suggestions for coordinated...
What happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious? Nothing
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis' three-hour surgery Wednesday raised a question about what happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious or otherwise incapacitated and cannot lead the Catholic Church. The answer: nothing. While many countries regulate the transfer of...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: June 5 The Washington Post on social media's harm to young minds The U.S. surgeon general released an advisory this past month warning that the country’s children “have become unknowing...
Alabama's Nick Saban visits kids with cancer, next up a lobbying trip to Washington
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Nick Saban spent part of Tuesday morning cheerfully handing out talking toy ducks to children with cancer, posing for pictures and generally showing his softer side. Next up is a business trip to Washington to help the Southeastern Conference make the pitch...
Cracker Barrel, Joann fall; Thor Industries, HealthEquity rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: GitLab Inc., up $11.04 to $46.44. The software development platform gave investors an encouraging earnings forecast update. HealthEquity Inc., up $6.83 to $65.67. ...
Editorial Roundup: Indiana
Anderson Herald Bulletin. June 5, 2023. Editorial: HIPAA rules confuse Hoosiers Recent cases in Indiana have revealed the inconsistent and hard-to-decipher rules protecting patient records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, known as...
Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness at Bills stadium
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin kicked off a multicity tour at his home stadium on Saturday to distribute medical equipment and promote techniques that helped save his life in January. Hamlin handed out automated external defibrillators for close to 50...
Idaho hospitals working to resume full operations after cyberattack
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Two eastern Idaho hospitals and their clinics are working to resume full operations after a cyberattack on their computer systems. Officials with Idaho Falls Community Hospital said the attack happened Monday, causing some clinics to close, some...
