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2 federal agencies take closer look into Tesla fire

WASHINGTON — One federal safety agency has dispatched an investigator and another says it is gathering information on a Tesla battery fire in Southern California.
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Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,383.63, up 69.21 points) Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Oil and gas. Down 63 cents, or 12.35 per cent, to $4.47 on 25.6 million shares.
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'Incredibles 2' crushes animation record with $180 million

'Incredibles 2' crushes animation record with $180 million

LOS ANGELES — The combined powers of superheroes, the Pixar brand and a drought of family-friendly films helped "Incredibles 2" become the best animated opening of all time, the biggest PG-rated launch ever and the 8th highest film launch overall.
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Waterloo 'ideas lab' startup lures president away from Dalhousie University

Waterloo 'ideas lab' startup lures president away from Dalhousie University

HALIFAX — The president of Dalhousie University has announced he's leaving the East Coast to lead a startup "ideas lab" in Waterloo's tech mecca.
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EU extends sanctions against Russia for a year over Crimea

BRUSSELS — The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia for a year over its annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014.
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Kate Spade's funeral to be held in birthplace of Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A funeral will be held for fashion designer Kate Spade this week in Kansas City, where she was born. The Kansas City Star reports that services for Spade are planned for 3 p.m.
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Germany will fail 2020 climate goals, now eyes 2030 target

Germany will fail 2020 climate goals, now eyes 2030 target

BERLIN — Germany will likely miss its goal of cutting emissions by 40 per cent by 2020, the country's environment minister said Monday, an embarrassing admission for a government that wants to lead the charge on limiting climate change.
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Builder optimism fades with potential trade war looming

Builder optimism fades with potential trade war looming

NEW YORK — The threat of a trade war with Canada has taken a toll on the confidence of U.S. homebuilders, according to index released Monday.
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AutoCanada launches strategic review after a request by an activist investor

EDMONTON — AutoCanada Inc. says its board of directors has appointed a special committee of independent directors to review strategic alternatives following a request by an activist shareholder.
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Arizona Mining shares up on takeover offer by Australian company South32

VANCOUVER — Shares of Arizona Mining Inc. soared in early trading after the company announced a deal to be acquired by Australian company South32 Ltd. that valued the company at about $2.1 billion.
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