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Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power

Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power

TORONTO — Ontario's electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province.
Virginia GOP embraced a diverse ticket in this year's elections. Then things got complicated

Virginia GOP embraced a diverse ticket in this year's elections. Then things got complicated

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republicans engaged in scrubbing the federal government of diversity, equity and inclusion programs are fielding a historically diverse ticket in Virginia in one of the only states holding elections this year.
House works into the night as Republicans push ahead on Trump's big bill

House works into the night as Republicans push ahead on Trump's big bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax breaks tallying more than $5 trillion — but also sizable reductions in Medicaid health care , food stamps and green energy strategies to fight climate change — faced sharp debate as House lawmakers slogged through marathon overn
First female mayor of Omaha concedes in race against likely first Black mayor

First female mayor of Omaha concedes in race against likely first Black mayor

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha’s first female mayor has conceded the mayoral race to a man who will likely become the community's first Black mayor.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.
What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more

What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are moving with rapid speed to advance President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding as leaders work to enact many of his campaign promises.

20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds

PROVIDENCE, R.I.
Despite a polarizing election, poll suggests Canadians don't want a two-party system

Despite a polarizing election, poll suggests Canadians don't want a two-party system

OTTAWA — While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives that left other parties trailing far behind, a new poll suggests most Canadians don't want the country end up with a two-party system.
Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

VICTORIA — Plans by the British Columbia legislative assembly to open a child-care facility remain up in the air after the provincial government rejected a funding request. The legislature sought the funding in February 2024, but B.C.
Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over building burn legislation

Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over building burn legislation

REGINA — Saskatchewan's legislature has passed a bill that opens the door for local governments to order firefighters to burn down derelict buildings, a move firefighters say they oppose.