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Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to current and former U.S. law enforcement officials — the latest sign of warming relations between the White House and the oil-rich nation.

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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
Star

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
Star

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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Notorious Quebec hit man wanted to have La Presse journalist killed for $100K
Star

November 29, 2024

Notorious Quebec hit man wanted to have La Presse journalist killed for $100K

A threat recently made public revealed Frédérick Silva had a…

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John Herdman steps down as Toronto FC head coach after drone-spying scandal
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November 29, 2024

John Herdman steps down as Toronto FC head coach after drone-spying scandal

John Herdman, embroiled in the drone-spying scandal that has dogged…

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