14 hours ago PARKER: Luigi Mangione case illustrates need to understand ‘good’ and ‘evil’

According to The Wall Street Journal, in the case against Luigi Mangione, suspected of murdering the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside a Manhattan hotel, a potential argument in his defence will be his “mental state at the time of the killing.” “Two defences in New York state — a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity and […]

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18 hours ago GUNTER: Smith’s attendance at Trump inauguration not the travesty some say it is 

At a holiday event before Christmas, another guest commented on news that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was making plans to attend the Canadian embassy’s party in Washington, D.C. to mark the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump on January 20. Since then, it has been announced that Alberta’s trade office in the U.S. capital has arranged […]

Politics

13 hours ago India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S.

OTTAWA — Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two “entities” in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-United States border. A news release Tuesday from India’s Enforcement Directorate — a multi-disciplinary organization that investigates money laundering and foreign exchange laws — said […]

Society

9 hours ago Ukraine says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses

KYIV, Ukraine — North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in the fighting in Russia’s Kursk region and facing logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks, Ukraine’s military intelligence said Thursday. The intelligence agency, known under its acronym GUR, said Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy casualties on North Korean units. It said North […]

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22 hours ago Opinion: Faxes were the start of instant gratification and office stress

Every generation believes they are living at the edge of chaos. It’s human nature. We all recall the days when things seemed simpler and life moved at a slower pace. My parents did it and now I do it. Of course, it’s all relative and I can’t imagine what things will be like when my […]

Culture

17 hours ago 'He's my twin and I had a feeling just to call him': Four sent to hospital in multi

Officials said the roadway could be closed for much of the day as the accident investigation continues

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19 hours ago ’Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies after fall from moving vehicle

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said. Meek, 16, was hurt on Dec. 19 while on a street in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham. He died two days later, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The Vestavia Hills […]

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16 hours ago Ingersoll braces for population boom, with an eye on protecting its core

Officials are launching a plan to revitalize Ingersoll's downtown district as they aim to draw in more businesses and visitors.

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11 hours ago 5 vehicles involved in Boxing Day crash in Calgary; at least 4 hospitalized

Officials are investigating the cause of a major crash in Calgary that sent at least four people to hospital and closed the intersection of McLeod Trail and Southland Drive.

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14 hours ago British departure means uncertain future for Alberta’s massive Suffield military base

"I think there are many important uses for CFB Suffield. We're working that through with them right now"

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15 hours ago Haiti’s health minister loses job after deadly gang attack on hospital

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s health minister has been removed from his post, government officials told The Associated Press on Thursday, following a deadly gang attack on the largest public hospital in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The two government officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the issue, said Health Minister […]

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17 hours ago Some experts allege Russia’s air defence behind Azerbaijan Airlines crash. Here’s why

Crash killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounts about a possible cause of the disaster

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18 hours ago Azerbaijan mourns air crash victims. Could Russia have damaged the plane?

The plane went down about 3 kilometers from Aktau. Cellphone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground.

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21 hours ago Kill the Wabbit: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony introduces classical music to new generations through classic Looney Tunes cartoons

George Daugherty figured his Looney Tunes adventure would be short-lived. Thirty-five years ago, the American conductor co-created Bugs Bunny on Broadway. It was a way to combine his deep childhood love of Looney Tunes cartoons with symphony orchestra music. Its earliest shows were a Broadway run at the George Gershwin Theatre in New York City. […]

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32 hours ago Man arrested in Christmas Eve attack on 2 people at N.Y.C. subway station

NEW YORK — A man accused of using a knife to slash a man and a woman in Manhattan’s Grand Central subway station faced assault and menacing charges Wednesday. The man was arrested on assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, harassment, disorderly conduct and a weapons charge after the attack at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday which left a […]

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33 hours ago CRIME SCENE: Man, 36, accused of unprovoked assault, robbery wanted by cops

A 36-year-old man is wanted for robbery and assault after a pair of unprovoked incidents in the downtown area. Toronto Police said officers responded Tuesday at about 5:25 p.m. to a call in the Queen St. W.-University Ave. area, where the suspect allegedly approached a victim on the street and choked them without provocation. Then […]

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35 hours ago Syrie: 17 morts, dont 14 «membres du ministère de l’Intérieur» tués dans la province de Tartous

Quatorze membres des forces de sécurité ont été tués mercredi en Syrie, selon le ministère de l’Intérieur, dans des combats avec des hommes armés.

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