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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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This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

Esmerlyn Valdez, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit his first major-league homer on Sunday night, batting against the Toronto Blue Jays. The ball wound up in the hands of a tough 12-year-old negotiator — who walked away with two signed team souvenirs.

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How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

Sharlene Rochard was a teen when she started travelling to the U.S. to model and ended up in the orbit of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the Canadian survivor is transforming her personal trauma into public advocacy, telling CBC’s Katie Nicholson how she reframed her pain and found her voice.

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Will we control AI, or will it control us? Top researchers weigh in
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January 11, 2025

Will we control AI, or will it control us? Top researchers weigh in

Imagine this: you’re gently awoken by the dulcet tones of…

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Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently
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January 11, 2025

Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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Is it worth immigrating to Canada These newcomers say it comes at a cost
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January 11, 2025

Is it worth immigrating to Canada These newcomers say it comes at a cost

Before coming to Canada from Iran in 2020, Hamed Heydarzadeh…

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Recruiter has allegedly scammed 'hundreds' of Filipino migrant workers. Some are now homeless
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January 11, 2025

Recruiter has allegedly scammed ‘hundreds’ of Filipino migrant workers. Some are now homeless

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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One-third of Ontario newcomers say they felt safer in home countries, survey finds
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January 11, 2025

One-third of Ontario newcomers say they felt safer in home countries, survey finds

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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AI and social media are an inescapable part of teens' lives. But at what cost?
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January 11, 2025

AI and social media are an inescapable part of teens’ lives. But at what cost?

Adam Davidson-Harden is admittedly a latecomer to appreciating William Shakespeare,…

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'Zombie facts' live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted
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January 11, 2025

‘Zombie facts’ live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted

Headlines warning people to throw out their black plastic kitchen…

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Ahead of Trump presidency, U.S. banks abandon Mark Carney climate initiative
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January 11, 2025

Ahead of Trump presidency, U.S. banks abandon Mark Carney climate initiative

All major U.S. banks have quit a climate initiative known…

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Fact-checking has become partisan. Can it survive the backlash from conservatives and Big Tech?
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January 11, 2025

Fact-checking has become partisan. Can it survive the backlash from conservatives and Big Tech?

Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program is causing a…

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Cyberattacks can take entire school networks out. It's time to pay more attention to them, experts say
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January 11, 2025

Cyberattacks can take entire school networks out. It’s time to pay more attention to them, experts say

Cyberattacks can derail day-to-day operations in every single school by…

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Is the stock market in an AI bubble?
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January 11, 2025

Is the stock market in an AI bubble?

Stock markets surged again this week, reaching new all-time highs….

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Meta's smart glasses make it easy to secretly film people. It's mostly women bearing the fallout
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January 11, 2025

Meta’s smart glasses make it easy to secretly film people. It’s mostly women bearing the fallout

There’s a sense of tension that lives inside Kassy Zanjani…

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Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
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January 11, 2025

Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a…

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Meta is adding guardrails for teens using AI chatbots, but experts say they won't address mental health risks
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January 11, 2025

Meta is adding guardrails for teens using AI chatbots, but experts say they won’t address mental health risks

Concerns are growing about how some young people engage with…

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Norovirus outbreaks are surging — here’s what you need to know
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January 11, 2025

Norovirus outbreaks are surging — here’s what you need to know

Norovirus outbreaks have been surging in several provinces and the…

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Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X
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January 11, 2025

Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X

Known for its cheeky marquee signs, The Penthouse’s latest quip…

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Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree
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January 11, 2025

Trump says U.S. doesn’t need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree

Earlier this week, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said his country…

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Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership
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January 10, 2025

Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark — who is considering running…

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Residents want answers after fuel leak shuts down a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick
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January 10, 2025

Residents want answers after fuel leak shuts down a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick

Five large pump trucks idle loudly in an otherwise empty…

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Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women's hockey worlds
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January 10, 2025

Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women’s hockey worlds

Canada destroyed Japan 17-0 in the final game of the…

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Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade
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January 10, 2025

Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade

Two men who became the faces of a COVID-19 protest…

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WWE co-founder reaches deal with U.S. securities regulator over undisclosed payments to women
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January 10, 2025

WWE co-founder reaches deal with U.S. securities regulator over undisclosed payments to women

The Securities and Exchange Commission says that it has settled…

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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors, sheriff's officials over fatal Rust set shooting case
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January 10, 2025

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors, sheriff’s officials over fatal Rust set shooting case

Actor Alec Baldwin sued New Mexico prosecutors and sheriff’s office…

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Trump escapes prison sentence, fines in felony hush-money case
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January 10, 2025

Trump escapes prison sentence, fines in felony hush-money case

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has escaped any penalty other than…

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