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Marianne Faithfull, singer and pop icon, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull, singer and pop icon, dies at 78

NEW YORK (AP) — Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, libertine and old soul who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones' greatest songs and endured as a torch singer and survivor of the lifestyle she once embodied, has died.
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Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says

Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a 15.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.
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NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election

NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed Thursday to force a spring election at the end of March, when Parliament is scheduled to return.
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B.C. court finds Criminal Code first-degree murder parole provision unconstitutional

B.C. court finds Criminal Code first-degree murder parole provision unconstitutional

Luciano Mariani broke into the Vancouver Island home of his former girlfriend Caroline Bernard in August 2021 and bludgeoned her with a baseball bat while she slept, leaving the "ghastly scene" for the woman's young daughter to find, a B.C.
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Invictus Games 2025: Where, when and what is happening in Vancouver

Invictus Games 2025: Where, when and what is happening in Vancouver

Vancouver will host the indoor sports associated with Prince Harry's tribute to service members.
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Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Charli xcx are performing at the Grammys. Here’s what to know

Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Charli xcx are performing at the Grammys. Here’s what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday at the Crypto.
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Trump tariffs would not prompt a recession: CN Rail CEO

Trump tariffs would not prompt a recession: CN Rail CEO

MONTREAL — After a tough 2024 that saw profits drop 21 per cent, the head of Canadian National Railway Co. said the new year is looking brighter — even if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his tariff threat.
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Bears coordinators start work under coach Ben Johnson trying to revitalize a 5-12 team

Bears coordinators start work under coach Ben Johnson trying to revitalize a 5-12 team

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The coordinators hired by Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson enter their new jobs with vastly different amounts of coaching experience.
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Will new claim staking rules put a chill on mineral exploration in B.C.?

Will new claim staking rules put a chill on mineral exploration in B.C.?

First Nations likely to be deluged with claim referrals under upcoming Mineral Tenure Act changes
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Teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers, and coaches among passengers killed in air crash

Teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers, and coaches among passengers killed in air crash

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter has killed teen figure skaters returning from a national meet with their mothers and coaches, as well as a group of union steamfitters from the Washington, D.C.
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