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Biden 'surprised' government records found at old office

Biden 'surprised' government records found at old office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said he was surprised when informed that government records were found by his attorneys at his former office space in Washington.
Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

NEW YORK (AP) — Planes were stuck on the ground for hours across the United States on Wednesday, leading to thousands of canceled and delayed flights after a government system used to give pilots safety and other information broke down overnight.
Province gives green light on evaluations for carbon storage hub proposed in Cold Lake

Province gives green light on evaluations for carbon storage hub proposed in Cold Lake

The Pathways Alliance, representing Canada’s six largest oil sands producers, has entered into a Carbon Sequestration Evaluation Agreement with the Government of Alberta in anticipation of a carbon storage hub expected to be built in the Cold Lake area.
CES 2023: 10 tech innovations that caught our eye

CES 2023: 10 tech innovations that caught our eye

LAS VEGAS (AP) — From electric cars and boats to wireless TVs to the latest phones and tablets, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas last week. Some of it aimed to solve big real world problems .
Trudeau sings praises of free trade, meets with López Obrador at North America summit

Trudeau sings praises of free trade, meets with López Obrador at North America summit

MEXICO CITY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extolled the virtues of North American free trade to a Mexican audience of business leaders Tuesday — and took a few jabs at the former U.S. president who tried to do away with it.
Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan

Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith won’t commit to using Alberta's controversial sovereignty act to rebut looming federal “just transition” legislation, which she calls an existential threat to her province’s bedrock oil and gas industry.
Review: The good, the bad and the Tuesday of the 2023 Globes

Review: The good, the bad and the Tuesday of the 2023 Globes

Tuesday night doesn’t really scream “glamorous awards show."
Albertans can apply for government's promised affordability payments starting Jan. 18

Albertans can apply for government's promised affordability payments starting Jan. 18

Inflation relief portal and payments coming soon, says UCP. Opposition voices aren't so sure.
Weinstein sentencing on rape conviction delayed to February

Weinstein sentencing on rape conviction delayed to February

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Harvey Weinstein's sentencing for rape and sexual assault convictions was delayed Monday so that his attorneys can file a motion for a new trial.
Newly restored house in Pompeii offers glimpse of elite life

Newly restored house in Pompeii offers glimpse of elite life

POMPEII, Italy (AP) — The newly restored remains of an opulent house in Pompeii that likely belonged to two former slaves who became rich through the wine trade offer visitors an exceptional peek at details of domestic life in the doomed Roman city.
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