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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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Ontario's cottage country digging out after storm dumps around 140 cm of snow
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December 2, 2024

Ontario’s cottage country digging out after storm dumps around 140 cm of snow

Gravenhurst, Ont., remained under a state of emergency on Monday night…

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At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory
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December 2, 2024

At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory

At least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in…

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'No consequences' for violating human rights in privately funded research in Canada, says ethics expert
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December 2, 2024

‘No consequences’ for violating human rights in privately funded research in Canada, says ethics expert

Ethics experts say Canadians should think twice about becoming research…

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Ontario mulling having prosecutors approve criminal charges before police lay them
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December 2, 2024

Ontario mulling having prosecutors approve criminal charges before police lay them

Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General is considering the merits…

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Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal, end strike
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December 2, 2024

Canada Post presents union with ‘framework’ to reach deal, end strike

The latest move from Canada Post comes after the union…

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Advocates call for Ontario to make HIV prevention drugs free as cases climb
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December 1, 2024

Advocates call for Ontario to make HIV prevention drugs free as cases climb

On World AIDS Day, advocates are calling on the province…

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Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres
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December 1, 2024

Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

The historic Roxy Theatre in the Crowsnest Pass hasn’t been…

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No global treaty reached on cutting plastic production, talks to resume next year
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December 1, 2024

No global treaty reached on cutting plastic production, talks to resume next year

Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis…

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Intense Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power as town calls emergency
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December 1, 2024

Intense Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power as town calls emergency

Intense snow squalls battering Ontario moved south Sunday after burying…

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Trump's tariff threat throws a spotlight on the whack-a-mole trade in drug precursors
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December 1, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat throws a spotlight on the whack-a-mole trade in drug precursors

President-elect Donald Trump this week cited drugs as a reason…

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The takeaway from Trudeau's trip to Mar-a-Lago: For Trump, fentanyl is priority No. 1
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December 1, 2024

The takeaway from Trudeau’s trip to Mar-a-Lago: For Trump, fentanyl is priority No. 1

Donald Trump left his Canadian guests at Mar-a-Lago with a…

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Trump's tariff threat is testing both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre
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December 1, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat is testing both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre

The coming of winter in Ottawa could persuade even the most…

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Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and Michigan share a border — and now a very big tariff threat
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December 1, 2024

Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and Michigan share a border — and now a very big tariff threat

Canadians and Americans sit next to each other in the…

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Trump ally on Canada's fentanyl talk: Not good enough
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December 1, 2024

Trump ally on Canada’s fentanyl talk: Not good enough

The Canadian government is talking about adding helicopters and drones…

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Trump taunts Trudeau by calling him 'governor' and Canada 'a great state'
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December 1, 2024

Trump taunts Trudeau by calling him ‘governor’ and Canada ‘a great state’

President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Prime Minister Justin…

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Trudeau says Kamala Harris's election loss was a setback for women's progress
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December 1, 2024

Trudeau says Kamala Harris’s election loss was a setback for women’s progress

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that Kamala Harris’s loss…

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Tariffs threatened by Trump could undermine food and energy security, Sask. premier warns
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December 1, 2024

Tariffs threatened by Trump could undermine food and energy security, Sask. premier warns

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is warning a 25 per cent…

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Alberta's border crackdown draws support and criticism from experts, rural leaders
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December 1, 2024

Alberta’s border crackdown draws support and criticism from experts, rural leaders

As one southern Alberta community welcomes the crackdown on border security…

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Government to detail $1.3B border security plan: LeBlanc
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December 1, 2024

Government to detail $1.3B border security plan: LeBlanc

The federal government says it will unveil details later today…

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Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves
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December 1, 2024

Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has been roasting Canada like a…

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LeBlanc says he's meeting with Trump's border czar after Christmas to present $1.3B plan
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December 1, 2024

LeBlanc says he’s meeting with Trump’s border czar after Christmas to present $1.3B plan

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he’s meeting U.S. president-elect Donald…

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What's really behind Donald Trump's tariff threats and '51st state' posts about Canada
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December 1, 2024

What’s really behind Donald Trump’s tariff threats and ’51st state’ posts about Canada

Donald Trump’s threat of whopping tariffs on Canadian exports and…

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Trump says he would use 'economic force' to join Canada with U.S.
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December 1, 2024

Trump says he would use ‘economic force’ to join Canada with U.S.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday dismissed U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s…

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Ministers say Trump's threats to absorb Canada need to be taken seriously
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December 1, 2024

Ministers say Trump’s threats to absorb Canada need to be taken seriously

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Wednesday that U.S. president-elect Donald…

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