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How the Diddy case fell apart

How the Diddy case fell apart

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges facing him in federal court, in what his team considers a major victory. How did that happen and what comes next?

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Government 'dragging their feet' in compensation talks, says man wrongfully convicted in 1973 Winnipeg murder

Government ‘dragging their feet’ in compensation talks, says man wrongfully convicted in 1973 Winnipeg murder

It’s been over 50 years since Brian Anderson was convicted of a murder he didn’t commit, almost two since his name was finally cleared and about 14 months since he sued in hopes of getting compensated for everything he lost — but after all that time, he says he’s still waiting for that compensation from all three levels of government.

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A northern Alberta senior thought she was going into cardiac arrest. The medevac cost her $29K
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November 30, 2024

A northern Alberta senior thought she was going into cardiac arrest. The medevac cost her $29K

Beverly Tupper, from the remote northern Alberta community of Fitzgerald,…

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Everyone agrees Canada should spend more on defence. How do we pay for it?
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November 30, 2024

Everyone agrees Canada should spend more on defence. How do we pay for it?

There are good arguments for increasing defence spending — beyond…

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If I can't afford a house, can I afford a second kid?
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November 30, 2024

If I can’t afford a house, can I afford a second kid?

James Morrison did everything that he was told to live…

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Wicked brought phones to theatres. They're probably here to stay
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November 30, 2024

Wicked brought phones to theatres. They’re probably here to stay

In the age of influencers, it’s not uncommon to see…

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Blood test that can screen for 50+ cancers now for sale in Canada, at $2,099
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November 30, 2024

Blood test that can screen for 50+ cancers now for sale in Canada, at $2,099

It’s an idea that thrills cancer researchers: a blood test…

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Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say
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November 30, 2024

Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say

Fire retardants — including toxic, regulated compounds — were found…

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Why orcas wear dead salmon as 'hats' remains a mystery, scientists say
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November 30, 2024

Why orcas wear dead salmon as ‘hats’ remains a mystery, scientists say

In what may seem like a call-back to 1980s whale…

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Spare some digital change? In India, many transgender people use QR codes to beg
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November 30, 2024

Spare some digital change? In India, many transgender people use QR codes to beg

Managing money online is becoming increasingly widespread in India as…

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Media outlets, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator
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November 30, 2024

Media outlets, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator

A group of Canadian news outlets — including CBC/Radio-Canada, Postmedia,…

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