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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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Little-known leader takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister, with support from rebels
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December 7, 2024

Little-known leader takes charge as Syria’s interim prime minister, with support from rebels

Syria’s new interim leader announced on Tuesday he was taking…

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Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime
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December 7, 2024

Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime

Many Syrians got back to work on Wednesday as life in…

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Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they'd be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover
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December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they’d be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover

It’s not only the Syrian public that’s getting used to…

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Syrian rebels advance on heavily defended key city of Homs
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December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels advance on heavily defended key city of Homs

Syrian rebels pressed their lightning advance on Saturday, saying they…

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Department in charge of Old Age Security doesn't know if payments are enough, auditor finds
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December 7, 2024

Department in charge of Old Age Security doesn’t know if payments are enough, auditor finds

A report from Canada’s auditor general says the federal department…

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Attempt to impeach South Korean president fails as ruling party boycotts vote
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December 7, 2024

Attempt to impeach South Korean president fails as ruling party boycotts vote

A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk…

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Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen after 2019 fire. It's not the first time it needed saving
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December 7, 2024

Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen after 2019 fire. It’s not the first time it needed saving

Day 65:57How Victor Hugo helped save Notre Dame, nearly 300…

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Notre-Dame reopens cathedral doors 5 years after devastating fire
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December 7, 2024

Notre-Dame reopens cathedral doors 5 years after devastating fire

Howling winds couldn’t stop Notre-Dame’s heart from beating again.With three…

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Minnesota Frost score 3 goals in final period to upend Toronto Sceptres
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December 7, 2024

Minnesota Frost score 3 goals in final period to upend Toronto Sceptres

Britta Curl-Salemme scored twice, including the game-winner, for the Minnesota…

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Toronto holiday market organizers apologize after AI-generated art sold at fair
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December 7, 2024

Toronto holiday market organizers apologize after AI-generated art sold at fair

The Town of York Historical Society issued an apology and…

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A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe
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December 7, 2024

A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe

After a massive cyberattack on U.S. telecom firms and dozens…

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A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe
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December 7, 2024

A huge hack of U.S. phone companies means your text messages may not be safe

After a massive cyberattack on U.S. telecom firms and dozens…

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Ho ho oh no: Ranking the new Netflix holiday rom-coms
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December 7, 2024

Ho ho oh no: Ranking the new Netflix holiday rom-coms

A buff snowman? Male strippers for the holidays? Those are…

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International student permit cuts are pushing away prospective students, experts say
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December 7, 2024

International student permit cuts are pushing away prospective students, experts say

The people who run Canada’s universities and colleges are warning…

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As the Archbishop of Toronto becomes a cardinal, some praise his humility. Others say he's out of touch
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December 7, 2024

As the Archbishop of Toronto becomes a cardinal, some praise his humility. Others say he’s out of touch

Archbishop of Toronto Francis Leo formally joins the College of…

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Ottawa mother 'walked through fire' to save son from burning house, family member says
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December 7, 2024

Ottawa mother ‘walked through fire’ to save son from burning house, family member says

Stephanie McDougall was badly injured in the Tuesday night fire…

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Savanna Pikuyak was a future Inuk leader whose murder harmed the whole community
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December 7, 2024

Savanna Pikuyak was a future Inuk leader whose murder harmed the whole community

Savanna Pikuyak was a bright, promising young woman whose murder…

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Alberta government says fall sitting laser focused on expanding rights and freedoms
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December 7, 2024

Alberta government says fall sitting laser focused on expanding rights and freedoms

Depending on who you ask, the fall sitting of the…

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Liberal MP accuses fellow caucus member of threatening him in the House of Commons
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December 6, 2024

Liberal MP accuses fellow caucus member of threatening him in the House of Commons

Liberal MP Chandra Arya is accusing his caucus colleague Sukh…

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The Sticky is a quintessentially Canadian story, brought to you by an American streaming giant
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December 6, 2024

The Sticky is a quintessentially Canadian story, brought to you by an American streaming giant

It took a pair of Hollywood writers to bring a…

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Quebec premier says he wants to stop people from praying in public
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December 6, 2024

Quebec premier says he wants to stop people from praying in public

Quebec Premier François Legault said Friday afternoon that he wants…

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Canadian woman faced threats and domestic abuse before her death on remote Scottish island, court hears
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December 6, 2024

Canadian woman faced threats and domestic abuse before her death on remote Scottish island, court hears

New details have emerged in the murder case of a…

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In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?
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December 6, 2024

In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?

After years of lying dormant, the civil war in Syria…

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Jobless rate reaches 6.8 % in November, highest since 2017, excluding pandemic
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December 6, 2024

Jobless rate reaches 6.8 % in November, highest since 2017, excluding pandemic

Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.8 per cent last month…

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