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Ex-intelligence officer's arrest in Mexico raises spectre of plot behind 1994 political assassination

Ex-intelligence officer’s arrest in Mexico raises spectre of plot behind 1994 political assassination

The March 23, 1994, death of Luis Donaldo Colosio, a reformer on the cusp of winning the Mexican presidency who promised a more just and democratic country, holds a space in the country’s consciousness like the 1963 killing of President John F. Kennedy does in the United States. Federal authorities in Mexico recently arrested a 64-year-old man in Tijuana in connection with Colosio’s killing.

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Another storm approaches Vancouver Island as crews race to restore power to thousands
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November 19, 2024

Another storm approaches Vancouver Island as crews race to restore power to thousands

A new storm is approaching Vancouver Island just as residents…

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Tens of thousands without power, ferries cancelled after 'bomb cyclone' batters B.C. coast
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November 19, 2024

Tens of thousands without power, ferries cancelled after ‘bomb cyclone’ batters B.C. coast

Tens of thousands of people, primarily on Vancouver Island, were…

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B.C. coast braces for high winds, power outages as 'bomb cyclone' forms in Pacific
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November 19, 2024

B.C. coast braces for high winds, power outages as ‘bomb cyclone’ forms in Pacific

Short on power or need to preserve data? Read a low-bandwidth…

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Paul-Tyson gate fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M US revenue
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November 19, 2024

Paul-Tyson gate fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M US revenue

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson punched up a record-breaking gate…

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An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
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November 19, 2024

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Hours after Rafael Nadal’s 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van…

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Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions
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November 19, 2024

Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions

An oilsands operator in northern Alberta has been ordered to…

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No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark
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November 19, 2024

No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark

A debate that has jammed up the House of Commons…

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Which vehicles are most at risk for theft? David Common breaks down the latest data
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November 19, 2024

Which vehicles are most at risk for theft? David Common breaks down the latest data

The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle in Canada…

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Vancouver airport runway will likely be closed for 2 days after cargo plane overruns landing
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November 19, 2024

Vancouver airport runway will likely be closed for 2 days after cargo plane overruns landing

A runway at Vancouver International Airport is closed after an…

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