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School District In Canada Cancels Trips To U.S., Citing Border Policies, Safety

The decision was made out of caution, says the Greater Essex County District School Board, which cites uncertainty over President Trump's immigration and travel ban.

Aetna announced it has called off a proposed deal to buy its rival Humana after a court blocked the merger on the grounds it would hurt competition in the health insurance market.

Aetna And Humana Call Off Merger After Court Decision

The two healthcare giants said they were no longer pursuing the deal. A federal judge blocked the merger in January, citing its likely adverse effect on competition in the health insurance market.

Sears, once the monolith of American retail, says that there is "substantial doubt" that it will be able to keep its doors open. Company shares tumbled more than 12 percent Wednesday. Above, the department store's location in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood today.

Can Sears Survive? Maybe Not, Company Admits In Financial Filings

Shares of the company's stock tumbled 12 percent today after the company acknowledged Tuesday that its future viability is not a sure thing. The company lost $2 billion last year.

Nursing homes and hospitals need to work harder to keep water systems from being contaminated with bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease, the CDC says.

Plumbing In Hospitals And Nursing Homes Can Spread Legionnaires' Disease

The CDC says health care facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals need to work harder to prevent contamination with the bacterium that causes the potentially life-threatening form of pneumonia.

A heavy police presence guarded supporters of LGBT rights at the gay pride parade in Kiev on Sunday. In previous years, violence has broken out between pride supporters and far-right protesters.

Organizer Says Pride Parade In Kiev More Of A 'Celebration' This Year

In the Ukranian capital Kiev's pride parade Sunday, a heavy police presence protected the marchers suppporting LGBT rights. In previous years the event has often been marred by violence.

The controlling stake in <em>Rolling Stone</em> is being up for sale by Jann Wenner's company. Wenner, the magazine's founding editor and publisher, is seen here in 2011.

'Rolling Stone' Magazine Is Put Up For Sale

Wenner Media, the company founded by Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner, cites a desire "to best position the brand for future growth."

NYS Grant Helps Extend Program @ Jamesville to Help Inmates Break Criminal Habits, Reduce Recidivism

More inmates in Jamesville prison will be getting help to try and keep them from going back to prison once they finish their sentences, thanks to a state…

Anti-Tobacco Messages from Tobacco Companies Hit the Airwaves and Newspapers in CNY and Nationwide

Starting today, Central New Yorkers might notice commercials from tobacco companies airing during primetime on TV informing the public about the realities…

Famed Conductor Charles Dutoit Faces Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct

The famed conductor Charles Dutoit has been accused of sexual misconduct by four women including opera star Sylvia McNair. Six major orchestras have distanced themselves from him.

Former Vice Female Employees Say They Endured Harassment On The Job

Vice Media is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal. Several women are saying they endured harassment and groping while on the job.

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