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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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Concerns over impact on fish after burned Kamloops bridge collapses into river | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Concerns over impact on fish after burned Kamloops bridge collapses into river | CBC News

Concerns are mounting over the potential environmental impact on fish…

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New York exhibition highlights items left behind after B.C. climate disasters | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

New York exhibition highlights items left behind after B.C. climate disasters | CBC News

A scuffed Santa-shaped salt shaker, a gnome and a small…

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Is gentle parenting too rough on parents? There's growing backlash to this popular approach | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Is gentle parenting too rough on parents? There’s growing backlash to this popular approach | CBC News

It’s highly likely that, at every point in time, in…

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Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight | CBC Radio
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September 22, 2024

Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight | CBC Radio

With the Indigenous Punks Archive, Kristy Martinez and Cass Gregg…

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FIRST PERSON | My parents sent me to live with my grandparents in China. It changed our relationship forever | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

FIRST PERSON | My parents sent me to live with my grandparents in China. It changed our relationship forever | CBC News

Sophie Chen was two years old when her parents made…

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Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life | CBC News

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a low-key return to…

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More vegan Nutrabolics bars recalled over undeclared milk | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

More vegan Nutrabolics bars recalled over undeclared milk | CBC News

The notice says the recall includes the frosted blueberry cobbler,…

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Trump rejects Harris challenge for 2nd U.S. presidential debate before Nov. 5 election | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Trump rejects Harris challenge for 2nd U.S. presidential debate before Nov. 5 election | CBC News

Donald Trump stuck to his previous position that there would…

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Man charged in connection with Montreal-area mosque altercation that left 3 injured | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Man charged in connection with Montreal-area mosque altercation that left 3 injured | CBC News

A 24-year-old man has been charged with possession of a…

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B.C. minister 'absolutely disgusted' by officers' alleged chats revealed in internal probe | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

B.C. minister ‘absolutely disgusted’ by officers’ alleged chats revealed in internal probe | CBC News

B.C.’s public safety minister has condemned the alleged conduct of…

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This New York farmer is overwhelmed by illegal crossings from Canada, caught on camera | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

This New York farmer is overwhelmed by illegal crossings from Canada, caught on camera | CBC News

The outline of a liquor bottle is carved into boards…

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MPs to probe how human smuggler obtained new passport while barred from having one
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September 21, 2024

MPs to probe how human smuggler obtained new passport while barred from having one

A House of Commons committee voted Thursday to probe how…

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2 men found guilty in human smuggling trial after family died near Manitoba-U.S. border
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September 21, 2024

2 men found guilty in human smuggling trial after family died near Manitoba-U.S. border

A Minnesota jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes Friday…

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India claims to have 'human trafficking' evidence that links Canadian colleges
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September 21, 2024

India claims to have ‘human trafficking’ evidence that links Canadian colleges

Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links…

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Forever chemicals are everywhere. Researchers say these burnt wood chips could help change that | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Forever chemicals are everywhere. Researchers say these burnt wood chips could help change that | CBC News

Scientists at UBC are trying to take the ‘forever’ out…

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Small town on hook for $5M after B.C. Hydro's Site C construction impacts water quality | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Small town on hook for $5M after B.C. Hydro’s Site C construction impacts water quality | CBC News

Time is of the essence as the 850 residents of…

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Climate change is impacting weeds on the Prairies. Here's how some people are fighting back | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Climate change is impacting weeds on the Prairies. Here’s how some people are fighting back | CBC News

A team of researchers with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is…

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Palestinian toddlers lost limbs to an Israeli airstrike as soon as humanitarin pause lifted | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Palestinian toddlers lost limbs to an Israeli airstrike as soon as humanitarin pause lifted | CBC News

Mere hours after getting their polio vaccinations in Deir al-Balah,…

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FIRST PERSON | As a teenager, I was ashamed of Chinatown. Now I know I need it and will always support it | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

FIRST PERSON | As a teenager, I was ashamed of Chinatown. Now I know I need it and will always support it | CBC News

Catherine Law turned her back on Chinatown and her Chinese…

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B.C. party leaders spar over health care, vaccines — and paper straws — in televised debate | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

B.C. party leaders spar over health care, vaccines — and paper straws — in televised debate | CBC News

The leaders of the three major B.C. political parties clashed in…

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How one family's tragedies helped unlock a cause of sudden cardiac arrest | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

How one family’s tragedies helped unlock a cause of sudden cardiac arrest | CBC News

After Lauren Philion lost a brother and a sister to…

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RCMP say teen sought in Moncton region in custody | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

RCMP say teen sought in Moncton region in custody | CBC News

New Brunswick RCMP say the 15-year-old who was the subject…

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Official election campaign period begins in B.C. as writs issued | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Official election campaign period begins in B.C. as writs issued | CBC News

B.C.’s provincial election period begins when the province’s lieutenant-governor, on…

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Search continues for missing non-verbal 6-year-old near Burns Lake | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Search continues for missing non-verbal 6-year-old near Burns Lake | CBC News

Drone operators and ground search teams are looking for for…

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