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Delaware governor draws criticism from fellow Democrats for vetoing doctor-assisted suicide bill
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney on Friday vetoed a bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware, saying he is “fundamentally and morally opposed” to people killing themselves under the guidance of state law. Carney said in his veto letter that he has...
Kate's soft-focus Insta-ready video marks a shift in how royals tell their story
LONDON (AP) — Public displays of affection on a royal video? My, how times have changed! When the Princess of Wales announced that she had completed chemotherapy treatment in a soft-focus, Insta-ready video, she ventured into realms not previously inhabited by Britain’s royal...
Talking about death can be tricky. Here's how to start the conversation
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is no stranger to talking about death. As a palliative care doctor at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital, she works with families of patients at the ends of their lives. Many are hesitant to talk about death before the fact since it means...
