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Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Has Congress given the U.S. president the power to impose sweeping tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act? The Supreme Court will make a decision in a ruling that could restrain the Trump administration’s primary economic and foreign policy tool. Andrew Chang breaks down the central arguments for and against President Donald Trump’s use of the statute to impose worldwide tariffs — and explains why the justices don’t seem convinced.

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Could Canada join Eurovision?

Could Canada join Eurovision?

Government job cuts, more defence spending and … getting Canada into Eurovision? The budget promise has Europop fans excited, but CBC’s Abby Hughes explains why sending a Canadian to the campy song competition isn’t an easy feat.

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How will North Korea's 'wild card' troops perform in a modern conflict? The world could soon find out
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October 31, 2024

How will North Korea’s ‘wild card’ troops perform in a modern conflict? The world could soon find out

The world could soon see how North Korea’s soldiers perform…

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Judge approves class-action lawsuit for Alberta business owners hurt by pandemic restrictions
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October 31, 2024

Judge approves class-action lawsuit for Alberta business owners hurt by pandemic restrictions

A Calgary judge has certified a class action lawsuit for…

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Alberta woman's medically assisted death delayed last minute by B.C. judge
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October 31, 2024

Alberta woman’s medically assisted death delayed last minute by B.C. judge

An Alberta woman was denied a medically assisted death in…

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Veteran metalworker suspected of setting ballot boxes ablaze in Oregon, Washington states
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October 31, 2024

Veteran metalworker suspected of setting ballot boxes ablaze in Oregon, Washington states

The man suspected of setting fires in ballot drop boxes…

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Israeli strikes threaten Hezbollah stronghold Baalbek and its 3,000-year-old Roman ruins
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October 31, 2024

Israeli strikes threaten Hezbollah stronghold Baalbek and its 3,000-year-old Roman ruins

Israel ramped up bombing in the historic city of Baalbek…

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Alberta infrastructure minister accepted free Edmonton Oilers playoff tickets
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October 30, 2024

Alberta infrastructure minister accepted free Edmonton Oilers playoff tickets

Alberta’s Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he accepted free Edmonton…

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'Not going to play their games': Singh won't help Tories, Bloc topple the Liberals
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October 30, 2024

‘Not going to play their games’: Singh won’t help Tories, Bloc topple the Liberals

New Democrats will not cave to demands from the Bloc…

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Slivered onions likely source of E. coli outbreak at U.S. McDonald's, CDC says
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October 30, 2024

Slivered onions likely source of E. coli outbreak at U.S. McDonald’s, CDC says

Slivered onions served on McDonald’s items including Quarter Pounder hamburgers…

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Attempts to put Trudeau leadership question to rest only making caucus tensions worse, MP says
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October 30, 2024

Attempts to put Trudeau leadership question to rest only making caucus tensions worse, MP says

One of the Liberal MPs calling for a secret ballot…

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