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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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High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces
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November 7, 2024

High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces

The Liberal government launched a six-year $3.9 billion design and…

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Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos
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November 1, 2024

Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his U.S. counterpart spoke by…

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Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation
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November 1, 2024

Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation

On the day he launched a trade war, U.S. President…

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'We have to straighten out the press': Trump's plan to sue media critics into submission
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November 1, 2024

‘We have to straighten out the press’: Trump’s plan to sue media critics into submission

Lock up political critics? Donald Trump is open to it….

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Trump has ideas for installing his controversial cabinet picks. He didn't use them on Matt Gaetz
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November 1, 2024

Trump has ideas for installing his controversial cabinet picks. He didn’t use them on Matt Gaetz

Donald Trump and his allies have signalled their willingness to…

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Trump names his tariff man. Here's what he's said and what it means for Canada
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November 1, 2024

Trump names his tariff man. Here’s what he’s said and what it means for Canada

This item is part of Watching Washington, a regular dispatch…

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Trump drops a cabinet-level clusterbomb with Gaetz, Gabbard as latest picks
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November 1, 2024

Trump drops a cabinet-level clusterbomb with Gaetz, Gabbard as latest picks

The gasps echoing across Washington on Wednesday proved that Donald Trump…

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'Hired and paid' hit men killed Ripudaman Singh Malik outside his B.C., business: court document
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November 1, 2024

‘Hired and paid’ hit men killed Ripudaman Singh Malik outside his B.C., business: court document

The details of the killing are outlined in an agreed…

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Another strike at B.C.'s ports could be on the horizon
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November 1, 2024

Another strike at B.C.’s ports could be on the horizon

The union representing foremen at British Columbia ports has issued…

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