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U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 2024

U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 2024

The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note, with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. GDP grew by 2.8 per cent, compared with 2.9 per cent in 2023.

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Police in Ejaz Choudry death tried to keep their identities secret. Now we know who they are

Police in Ejaz Choudry death tried to keep their identities secret. Now we know who they are

More than four years after Ejaz Choudry was shot and killed by Peel police, CBC News has learned the names of the officers involved that day — and for one of them, this wasn’t his first deadly encounter with a person in crisis. The revelations come after a lengthy court battle in which Peel police tried unsuccessfully to keep the officers’ identities hidden from the public.

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New parents from Ontario win $70M Lotto Max draw with 1st-ever lottery ticket purchase | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

New parents from Ontario win $70M Lotto Max draw with 1st-ever lottery ticket purchase | CBC News

Shortly after becoming new parents, a couple from Iroquois FallsÂ…

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Canada relaxes some mortgage rules to tackle housing crisis | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Canada relaxes some mortgage rules to tackle housing crisis | CBC News

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday announced changes to some…

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Jane's Addiction cancels Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Jane’s Addiction cancels Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage | CBC News

Jane’s Addiction’s scheduled Toronto show on Wednesday is off, as…

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Nearly 1 year into the war, some students in Gaza go back to school | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Nearly 1 year into the war, some students in Gaza go back to school | CBC News

The UNRWA has opened 36 makeshift classrooms in Khan Younis,…

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Canada's plan to donate refurbished armour to Ukraine is still spinning its wheels | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Canada’s plan to donate refurbished armour to Ukraine is still spinning its wheels | CBC News

A plan to rebuild and modernize two dozen decommissioned Canadian…

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Can AI predict when you're about to die? New Canadian tech prevents unexpected hospital deaths, study finds | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Can AI predict when you’re about to die? New Canadian tech prevents unexpected hospital deaths, study finds | CBC News

A year-and-a-half-long study on Chartwatch, an artificial intelligence system in…

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Shogun caps off historic Emmys night with best drama; Hacks upsets The Bear for best comedy | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Shogun caps off historic Emmys night with best drama; Hacks upsets The Bear for best comedy | CBC News

Historical epic Shogun won the prestigious best drama award at…

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How does the Secret Service protect U.S. officials? | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

How does the Secret Service protect U.S. officials? | CBC News

After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July, the…

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Trump was target of apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Trump was target of apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says | CBC News

The FBI said Sunday it was investigating “what appears to…

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