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A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired.

Police in Nova Scotia say a woman who was found dead in a house fire have deemed her death a case of intimate partner violence, charging a man with murder.

The framework also raised concerns of chip industry executives who say the rules would limit access to existing chips used for video games and restrict the chips in 120 countries.

Firefighters spent the weekend blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to launch his bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after signalling plans through his campaign team.

As Los Angeles wildfires raged, Felipe Carrillo, armed with a garden hose, made a dangerous and desperate attempt to save his home and that of a few neighbours in Altadena.

Sunday was the Official No Trousers Tube Ride, an annual event with no point other than injecting a little levity into the bleak midwinter.

Atlanta was hit with more than two inches (five centimetres) of snow on Friday, according to the National Weather Service, an unusual event.