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As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse - and better - times swirl

As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse - and better - times swirl

WASHINGTON (AP) — David Perry recalls being young and gay in 1980s Washington D.C. and having “an absolute blast.
Utah judge rules a convicted killer with dementia is competent to be executed

Utah judge rules a convicted killer with dementia is competent to be executed

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A convicted killer in Utah who developed dementia while on death row for 37 years is competent enough to be executed, a state judge ruled late Friday.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals

British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit doctors and nurses in the United States, citing "chaos" under the Trump administration to lure them north.
Don't know if you've been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

Don't know if you've been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

TORONTO — Public health doctors say if people don't know if they've been vaccinated against measles, they should get a shot. Dr.
Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far

Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far

Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it’s not clear how easy it will be to get one — and some doctors already see signs of trouble. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena

Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man detained in a vehicle ramming at the city's Pacific Coliseum on Thursday night had "religious delusions" and had been the subject of a 911 call earlier that day from a Bible study group. Sgt.
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment.
Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer"

Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer"

Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer that's spread." In a story posted on the club's website Friday, Goveia, 55, said the diagnosis was made in April.
Canada coach irate after Vancouver Whitecaps players stricken by illness in Mexico

Canada coach irate after Vancouver Whitecaps players stricken by illness in Mexico

TORONTO — Canada coach Jesse Marsch expressed outrage Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps had been "poisoned" during their visit to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that

Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that

LEOPOLD, Ind. (AP) — On the ceiling of Abbie Brockman’s middle school English classroom in Perry County, the fluorescent lights are covered with images of a bright blue sky, a few clouds floating by. Outside, the real sky isn’t always blue.