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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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Senators, NCC strike tentative deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Senators, NCC strike tentative deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats | CBC News

The Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission say they’veÂ…

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General Motors recalls nearly 450,000 vehicles over issues with low brake fluid warning | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

General Motors recalls nearly 450,000 vehicles over issues with low brake fluid warning | CBC News

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs…

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Canadian women's soccer head coach Priestman receiving salary while suspended | CBC Sports
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September 20, 2024

Canadian women’s soccer head coach Priestman receiving salary while suspended | CBC Sports

Nearly two months after announcing an independent, external review into…

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Passenger on a previous Titan sub dive says his mission was aborted due to apparent malfunction | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Passenger on a previous Titan sub dive says his mission was aborted due to apparent malfunction | CBC News

A paid passenger on an expedition to the Titanic with…

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Israeli businessman arrested in assassination plot targeting PM Netanyahu, others | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Israeli businessman arrested in assassination plot targeting PM Netanyahu, others | CBC News

Israeli security services said on Thursday they had arrested an…

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Trump says Jewish American voters would 'really have a lot to do with' a potential election loss | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Trump says Jewish American voters would ‘really have a lot to do with’ a potential election loss | CBC News

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that Jewish-American…

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'Atrocious' racist and sexist comments in private RCMP chat groups detailed in internal probe | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

‘Atrocious’ racist and sexist comments in private RCMP chat groups detailed in internal probe | CBC News

Documents obtained by CBC reveal detailed allegations of ‘atrocious’ racism…

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New limits on international students are causing turmoil among colleges, universities | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

New limits on international students are causing turmoil among colleges, universities | CBC News

A fresh wave of tighter restrictions on international students has…

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ANALYSIS | Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

ANALYSIS | Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland | CBC News

Russian officials, encouraged by President Vladimir Putin, are rolling out…

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Wolfs: Clooney, Pitt vehicle is fine but forgettable | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Wolfs: Clooney, Pitt vehicle is fine but forgettable | CBC News

Wolfs — the new Jon Watts movie about a pair…

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Ford government eyes new restrictions on bike lanes | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Ford government eyes new restrictions on bike lanes | CBC News

The Ontario government is considering bringing forward legislation that could…

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Escaped pig dodges police as schoolchildren cheer | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Escaped pig dodges police as schoolchildren cheer | CBC News

A pair of escaped pigs managed to duck and dodge…

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Lawyers call ex-Harrods boss Al-Fayed a 'monster' who sexually abused dozens of women | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Lawyers call ex-Harrods boss Al-Fayed a ‘monster’ who sexually abused dozens of women | CBC News

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Quebec's Couche-Tard is gunning to buy 7-Eleven. Here's how it got there | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Quebec’s Couche-Tard is gunning to buy 7-Eleven. Here’s how it got there | CBC News

Quebec’s Alimentation Couche-Tard started with one store in 1980. Now,…

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Behold the harp emoji, brought to you by a famed harpist and a prolific emoji advocate | CBC Radio
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September 19, 2024

Behold the harp emoji, brought to you by a famed harpist and a prolific emoji advocate | CBC Radio

The harp emoji is the brainchild of beloved harpist Mary…

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Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action? | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action? | CBC News

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter, we look…

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Hezbollah chief denounces attacks as sonic booms from Israeli warplanes rattle Beirut | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Hezbollah chief denounces attacks as sonic booms from Israeli warplanes rattle Beirut | CBC News

Deadly Israeli attacks that blew up Hezbollah radios and pagers…

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Legault wants Bloc to help trigger election, vote against Trudeau Liberals in non-confidence motion | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Legault wants Bloc to help trigger election, vote against Trudeau Liberals in non-confidence motion | CBC News

In a brief statement to reporters at the National Assembly…

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Pygmy hippo Moo Deng, the internet's favourite meatball, may soon get her own patent | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Pygmy hippo Moo Deng, the internet’s favourite meatball, may soon get her own patent | CBC News

A pudgy and expressive baby pygmy hippo born at a…

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Former OceanGate employee tells Titan inquiry the company wanted to 'make dreams come true' | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Former OceanGate employee tells Titan inquiry the company wanted to ‘make dreams come true’ | CBC News

A mission specialist for the company that owned the Titan…

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Pablo Rodriguez to sit as Independent while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Pablo Rodriguez to sit as Independent while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership | CBC News

Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez announced his resignation from cabinet on…

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Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge | CBC News

Seven years after sexual assault and harassment allegations against Harvey…

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Senior civil servants at provincial, territorial level invited to seek top secret clearance | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Senior civil servants at provincial, territorial level invited to seek top secret clearance | CBC News

Canada’s senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial…

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, sought to interest Biden team, FBI says | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Iran hacked Trump campaign, sought to interest Biden team, FBI says | CBC News

Iranian hackers sought to interest U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign…

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