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Canadians say climate caused a warm December they both enjoyed and worried about

Canadians say climate caused a warm December they both enjoyed and worried about

Canadian attitudes toward climate change are about as consistent as Canadian weather, a new poll suggests.
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Eby announces $36-billion plan to expand B.C.'s electricity system

Eby announces $36-billion plan to expand B.C.'s electricity system

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — B.C. Premier David Eby has announced a push to expand the province's electricity system that could see billions in extra spending on infrastructure projects. Eby made the announcement at the B.C.
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In new filing, Trump lawyers foreshadow potential lines of defense in classified documents case

In new filing, Trump lawyers foreshadow potential lines of defense in classified documents case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump foreshadowed elements of their defense in the criminal case charging him with illegally retaining classified documents , saying in a motion filed Tuesday that they will dispute prosecutors'
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New Hampshire gets its turn after Trump's big win in Iowa puts new pressure on Haley and DeSantis

New Hampshire gets its turn after Trump's big win in Iowa puts new pressure on Haley and DeSantis

ATKINSON, N.H. (AP) — After Donald Trump’s record victory in the Iowa caucuses , New Hampshire voters now get their turn to decide just how competitive the Republican nominating fight will be as the former president continues to dominate his party .
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Alaska lawmakers open new session with House failing to support veto override effort

Alaska lawmakers open new session with House failing to support veto override effort

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers opened a new legislative session Tuesday, with the House failing to support an attempt to override Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of $87 million in additional education funding last year.
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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, oldest member of Senate, hospitalized with infection

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, oldest member of Senate, hospitalized with infection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, has been hospitalized in the Washington area with an infection and is receiving antibiotic infusions, his office said Tuesday.
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Utah Legislature to revise social media limits for youth as it navigates multiple lawsuits

Utah Legislature to revise social media limits for youth as it navigates multiple lawsuits

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah's Republican legislative leaders took aim at social media companies on the opening day of the state's 2024 legislative session, pledging to reinforce laws they passed last year to require parental permission for kids to acc
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Judge says No Labels can block candidates from running for offices other than president in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — No Labels, the group preparing for a possible third-party presidential campaign , can prohibit members from using its ballot line to run for office in Arizona, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
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Homelessness and housing emergency resolution passed by Edmonton city council

Homelessness and housing emergency resolution passed by Edmonton city council

EDMONTON — Council of Alberta's capital city passed a motion Tuesday declaring a homelessness and housing emergency, but the vote wasn't unanimous.
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Eby says planned Prince George, B.C., hydrogen project will cut emissions, boost jobs

Eby says planned Prince George, B.C., hydrogen project will cut emissions, boost jobs

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A planned clean energy hydrogen project in Prince George, B.C., will reduce carbon emissions at a local pulp mill and create jobs, Premier David Eby said Tuesday.
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