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A pipeline explosion sends a towering pillar of flame over Houston's suburbs

A pipeline explosion sends a towering pillar of flame over Houston's suburbs

LA PORTE, Texas (AP) — A massive pipeline fire sent a pillar of flame towering over some Houston suburbs on Monday as first responders evacuated a surrounding neighborhood and tried to keep more nearby homes from catching on fire.
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Sidney Crosby signs two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins that runs through 2026-27 season

Sidney Crosby signs two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins that runs through 2026-27 season

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby isn't sure how much longer he's going to play hockey. He remains certain, however, where he wants to do it.
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Chris Jones having an immediate impact upon Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence

Chris Jones having an immediate impact upon Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence

It hasn't taken Chris Jones long to make an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defence. The unit has forced 10 turnovers in three games under Jones, Hamilton's senior defensive assistant.
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Control of the Murdoch media empire could be at stake in a closed-door hearing in Nevada

Control of the Murdoch media empire could be at stake in a closed-door hearing in Nevada

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A probate court in Nevada is set to begin reviewing evidence behind closed doors in a case that could determine who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after his death. Murdoch, 93, arrived at court Monday for the hearing.
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Man and two adult sons identified as homicide victims in Lloydminster, Sask.

Man and two adult sons identified as homicide victims in Lloydminster, Sask.

LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. — The victims of a triple homicide in a city that straddles the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary have been identified as a man and his two adult sons.
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Tensions, rhetoric abound as MPs return to House of Commons, spar over carbon price

Tensions, rhetoric abound as MPs return to House of Commons, spar over carbon price

OTTAWA — The Liberals sharpened their attacks on the Conservatives as the House of Commons returned from its summer break on Monday with the prospect of a snap election looming large.
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Book Review: Couples mix in Paris as feminist voices rise in Lauren Elkin’s novel `Scaffolding’

Book Review: Couples mix in Paris as feminist voices rise in Lauren Elkin’s novel `Scaffolding’

If you’re a Francophile with an interest in psychoanalysis, Lauren Elkin’s smart and steamy debut novel, “Scaffolding,” may be for you.
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Manitoba NDP removes backbencher from caucus over Nygard link

Manitoba NDP removes backbencher from caucus over Nygard link

WINNIPEG — A backbencher with Manitoba's NDP government has been removed from caucus over his link to convicted sex offender Peter Nygard.
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Politics likely pushed Air Canada toward deal with ‘unheard of’ gains for pilots

Politics likely pushed Air Canada toward deal with ‘unheard of’ gains for pilots

MONTREAL — Politics, public opinion and salary hikes south of the border helped push Air Canada toward a deal that secures major wage gains for pilots, experts say.
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B.C. mayors seek 'immediate action' from federal government on mental health crisis

B.C. mayors seek 'immediate action' from federal government on mental health crisis

VANCOUVER — Mayors and other leaders from several British Columbia communities say the provincial and federal governments need to take "immediate action" to tackle mental health and public safety issues that have reached crisis levels.
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