Medicaid expansion takes effect in deep-red Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — A voter-approved expansion of Medicaid took effect Thursday in Oklahoma after a decade of Republican resistance in a state that has...
Man who infected 46 patients with hepatitis C denied release
CONCORD, N.H. — A former traveling medical technician who stole drugs and infected more than 40 patients with hepatitis C will remain in prison...
Family seeks 2nd chance at charging officer in man’s death
MADISON, Wis. — A judge will decide this week whether to charge a Wisconsin police officer who killed a man sitting in a parked...
Kansas officer critically hurt, suspect dead after shootout
WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas police officer is in critical condition and the person who fired at officers is dead after a shootout in...
Vaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreads
As cases tumble and states reopen, the potential final stage in the U.S. campaign to vanquish COVID-19 is turning into a slog, with a...
Schools across US brace for surge of kindergarteners in fall
School districts across the United States are hiring additional teachers in anticipation of what will be one of the largest kindergarten classes ever as...
As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders
New coronavirus infections and deaths in the U.S. are down dramatically from earlier highs, though more contagious variants are spreading. Most people are now...
Six people treated after chemical spill at veterinary clinic
MISSION, Kan. — Six people are recovering after a chemical spill inside a Johnson County veterinary clinic sent them to the hospital.
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Mormon sex therapist’s ouster stirs worries of shame culture
SALT LAKE CITY — Sex therapist Lisa Butterworth has long been willing to delve into sensitive sexuality questions with clients who belong to The...
AMC stock roils again on potential 11.6M share sale
AMC may sell up to 11.6 million of its shares with a trading phenomenon pushing stock in the movie theater chain up almost 3,000%...