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The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S.

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.

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.

Gregor Robertson set himself a bold goal as the newly elected mayor in Vancouver in 2008 – ending street homelessness in the city by 2015.

TORONTO — "The Lion King" will soon utter its final roar in Toronto. Mirvish Productions announced Tuesday that the last performance of the critically acclaimed and award-winning musical will take place Aug. 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

OTTAWA — Former housing minister Nate Erskine-Smith says it's "impossible not to feel disrespected" after being dropped from cabinet.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list of all 28 Liberal cabinet members, as well as 10 secretaries of state.

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose Tuesday following an encouraging report that showed inflation unexpectedly slowed across the country last month. The S&P 500 climbed 0.