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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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Education, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Students disappointed by Ontario’s cuts to OSAP grants, tuition freeze lift

Post-secondary students in Ontario say the government’s decision to reduce…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 16, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Snow melt raising flood risk in parts of southern Ontario

Some communities in southern Ontario are being warned of potential…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Toronto police make two arrests related to weekend rally to support Iran protests

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have made two arrests…

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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Social

February 16, 2026

Nono Shen

Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame

Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out…

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How Ontario Liberals hope to exit political wilderness when they elect new leader in November
Star

February 16, 2026

How Ontario Liberals hope to exit political wilderness when they elect new leader in November

Ontario Liberals will choose their next leader this November, but…

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If you have Parkinson's disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here's why
Star

February 16, 2026

If you have Parkinson’s disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here’s why

Growing evidence suggests that dance can help slow the progression…

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Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit
Star

February 16, 2026

Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit

Fresh statistics show violent crime in major U.S. cities dropped…

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Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say
Star

February 16, 2026

Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say

Advocates are calling on the federal government and car manufacturers…

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#TheMoment an Olympic ice tech was called curling's Michael Jackson
Star

February 16, 2026

#TheMoment an Olympic ice tech was called curling’s Michael Jackson

Olympic ice technician Mark Callan tells the National about the…

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