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New atmospheric river storm pushes into California

New atmospheric river storm pushes into California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first in a new series of atmospheric rivers flowed into California on Thursday, and forecasters warned that widespread heavy rain would raise the threat of flooding in a state still digging out from earlier storms.
Heat takes toll as Iditarod mushers trek across Alaska

Heat takes toll as Iditarod mushers trek across Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Mushers and their dogs in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race face plenty of variables in the Alaska wilderness.
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is "worrisome," says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
RCMP watchdog probes СÀ¶ÊÓƵ police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

RCMP watchdog probes СÀ¶ÊÓƵ police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the British Columbia unit that polices anti-logging and pipeline protests, just as a proposed class-action lawsuit is filed in court over the actions of those officers.
House GOP votes to overturn Biden rule on water protections

House GOP votes to overturn Biden rule on water protections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday voted to overturn the Biden administration’s protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, advancing long-held Republican arguments that the regulations are an environmental overreac
Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city

Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city

PENAJAM PASER UTARA, Indonesia (AP) — Orange-red ground has been broken in the jungle of East Borneo, where the Indonesian government has begun construction of its new capital city .
U.S. President Joe Biden's long-awaited Canada visit to happen March 23-24

U.S. President Joe Biden's long-awaited Canada visit to happen March 23-24

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Ottawa on March 23 to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canadian soil, his first visit north of the border since taking the oath of office in 2021.
WSP CEO 'absolutely' sees company in same league as McKinsey as growth spree persists

WSP CEO 'absolutely' sees company in same league as McKinsey as growth spree persists

MONTREAL — The head of WSP Global Inc. says it aims to keep growing apace following the latest spate of acquisitions, as he looks to vault it into the same competitive arena as the world's largest professional services firms.
UN signs deal to salvage stranded oil from tanker off Yemen

UN signs deal to salvage stranded oil from tanker off Yemen

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations announced Thursday it signed an agreement to purchase a very large vessel that can transfer more than 1 million barrels of crude now stranded in a rusting tanker off the coast of war-torn Yemen.
Business backlash pushing GOP to weaken anti-ESG proposals

Business backlash pushing GOP to weaken anti-ESG proposals

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