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Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter remembered for building affordable Alberta homes

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter remembered for building affordable Alberta homes

EDMONTON — Suzanne Taylor, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, remembers former U.S. president Jimmy Carter being "strict" on construction sites, refusing to pose for pictures with others while on the job.

Germany eyes tax credits for renewable energy companies

BERLIN (AP) — A senior German government official is proposing U.S.-style tax credits to boost companies involved in shifting the country's economy away from its dependence on fossil fuels.
Medical marijuana advances again at North Carolina Senate

Medical marijuana advances again at North Carolina Senate

RALEIGH, N.C.
Alberta budget to include $243M over three years for new primary care initiatives

Alberta budget to include $243M over three years for new primary care initiatives

EDMONTON — Alberta is investing an extra $243 million over three years into primary care to help reduce bottlenecks for those trying to see a family doctor.
US Rep. Cicilline to step down, lead nonprofit foundation

US Rep. Cicilline to step down, lead nonprofit foundation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island congressman David Cicilline said Tuesday he will step down this summer to lead his home state's largest funder of nonprofits.
New START: last US-Russia arms control treaty in jeopardy

New START: last US-Russia arms control treaty in jeopardy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement Tuesday that Moscow is suspending its participation in the last remaining U.S.-Russia arms control treaty will have an immediate impact on U.S.
Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US

Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that Moscow was suspending its participation in the New START treaty — the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States — sharply upping the ante amid tensions with Wa

North Macedonia seeks to stop spate of crippling bomb hoaxes

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s government on Tuesday vowed to improve its online security in response to a spate of emailed bomb hoaxes that have caused widespread disruption since mid-October.
New quake brings fresh losses to residents of Turkey, Syria

New quake brings fresh losses to residents of Turkey, Syria

ISTANBUL (AP) — Survivors of the earthquake that jolted Turkey and Syria 15 days ago, killing tens of thousands of people and leaving hundreds of thousands of others homeless , dealt with more trauma and loss Tuesday after another deadly quake and af
Northwestern communities get policing discounts, seek more support from province

Northwestern communities get policing discounts, seek more support from province

A coalition of northwestern Ontario mayors says the province has agreed to help with rising policing costs in their communities but more financial support to target underlying issues is needed.