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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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On eve of Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu says Israel retains 'right to return to combat'
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September 17, 2024

On eve of Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu says Israel retains ‘right to return to combat’

The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect…

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Israel starts releasing 90 imprisoned Palestinians hours after Hamas freed 3 hostages
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September 17, 2024

Israel starts releasing 90 imprisoned Palestinians hours after Hamas freed 3 hostages

The first three hostages were released from Gaza, and the…

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Israel will call off Gaza ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages Saturday: Netanyahu
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September 17, 2024

Israel will call off Gaza ceasefire if Hamas doesn’t release hostages Saturday: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday the ceasefire in Gaza would…

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Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel following U.S. strikes on its nuclear targets
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September 17, 2024

Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel following U.S. strikes on its nuclear targets

Iran’s underground enrichment site at Fordow was hit again Monday…

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Trump lashes out at Israel, Iran as Netanyahu government claims ceasefire was quickly broken
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September 17, 2024

Trump lashes out at Israel, Iran as Netanyahu government claims ceasefire was quickly broken

A tentative truce proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump faltered…

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Defiant Ayatollah claims victory for Iran after hostilities with Israel, U.S.
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September 17, 2024

Defiant Ayatollah claims victory for Iran after hostilities with Israel, U.S.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory over Israel on Thursday and said…

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Iranian officials are banned from Canada — but this former regime member landed in April
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September 17, 2024

Iranian officials are banned from Canada — but this former regime member landed in April

Mahdi Nasiri let the world know he was on his…

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One man arrested after armed robbery suspects trigger emergency alert from Alberta RCMP | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

One man arrested after armed robbery suspects trigger emergency alert from Alberta RCMP | CBC News

One of two suspects in an armed robbery that triggered…

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IN PHOTOS | See the captivating supermoon | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

IN PHOTOS | See the captivating supermoon | CBC News

The supermoon was visible around the world, including in Canada,…

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Seniors living in Halifax tent move into apartment thanks to donors, volunteer | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Seniors living in Halifax tent move into apartment thanks to donors, volunteer | CBC News

Two Halifax seniors who were living in a tent have…

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25 years after the Marshall Decision, some say more must be done to uphold treaty rights | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

25 years after the Marshall Decision, some say more must be done to uphold treaty rights | CBC News

As Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of the Marshall Decision…

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What we know about the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

What we know about the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot | CBC News

A majority of the defendants in the case that has…

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'A lost opportunity': Alberta gives back $137M to Ottawa in unspent funds to clean up inactive wells | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

‘A lost opportunity’: Alberta gives back $137M to Ottawa in unspent funds to clean up inactive wells | CBC News

Questions remain about why the Alberta government was unable to…

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IRCC stopped assigning immigration applications to inactive officers' IDs after CBC report | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

IRCC stopped assigning immigration applications to inactive officers’ IDs after CBC report | CBC News

In the wake of a CBCÂ investigation that revealed thousands…

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Sean (Diddy) Combs faces criminal indictment in New York, prosecutors say | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Sean (Diddy) Combs faces criminal indictment in New York, prosecutors say | CBC News

Rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs was arrested late…

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Winnipeg retiree who lost close to $650K in fraud scheme sues credit union and bank | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Winnipeg retiree who lost close to $650K in fraud scheme sues credit union and bank | CBC News

A Winnipeg man who says he lost nearly $650,000 in…

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MPs to hold emergency debate after 6 First Nations deaths by police over 2 weeks | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

MPs to hold emergency debate after 6 First Nations deaths by police over 2 weeks | CBC News

The House of Commons will hold an emergency debate Monday…

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Ottawa asks defence contractors to make pitches for new submarine fleet | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Ottawa asks defence contractors to make pitches for new submarine fleet | CBC News

The federal government is asking defence contractors in allied nations…

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RCMP feared they'd have to release ISIS suspect linked to Jewish centre plot, documents show | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

RCMP feared they’d have to release ISIS suspect linked to Jewish centre plot, documents show | CBC News

The RCMP feared they didn’t have enough evidence to keep…

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Canadian writer Anne Michaels shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize | CBC Books
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September 16, 2024

Canadian writer Anne Michaels shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize | CBC Books

The Toronto-born poet and author is recognized for her novel,…

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Manitoba NDP MLA removed from caucus as party cites Nygard link | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Manitoba NDP MLA removed from caucus as party cites Nygard link | CBC News

Mark Wasyliw has been removed from the Manitoba NDP caucus…

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New parents from Ontario win $70M Lotto Max draw with 1st-ever lottery ticket purchase | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

New parents from Ontario win $70M Lotto Max draw with 1st-ever lottery ticket purchase | CBC News

Shortly after becoming new parents, a couple from Iroquois FallsÂ…

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Canada relaxes some mortgage rules to tackle housing crisis | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Canada relaxes some mortgage rules to tackle housing crisis | CBC News

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday announced changes to some…

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Jane's Addiction cancels Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Jane’s Addiction cancels Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage | CBC News

Jane’s Addiction’s scheduled Toronto show on Wednesday is off, as…

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