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CBS retools streaming service to better resemble TV network

CBS retools streaming service to better resemble TV network

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News says it is retooling its streaming service to better incorporate programs and personalities from the television network.
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Assange wins first stage in effort to appeal US extradition

Assange wins first stage in effort to appeal US extradition

LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won the first stage of his effort to appeal a U.K. ruling that opened the door for his extradition to U.S. to stand trial on espionage charges.
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NB Power seeks unprecedented 25-year licence for Point Lepreau nuclear power station

NB Power seeks unprecedented 25-year licence for Point Lepreau nuclear power station

FREDERICTON — The licence for Atlantic Canada's only nuclear power generating station expires in June, and the New Brunswick Crown corporation that operates the aging CANDU-6 reactor is seeking to renew it for an unprecedented 25-year term.
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1-month lockdown lifts in Chinese city, 2M in Beijing tested

1-month lockdown lifts in Chinese city, 2M in Beijing tested

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities lifted a monthlong lockdown on the northern city of Xi’an and its 13 million residents Monday as infections subside ahead of the Winter Olympics in Beijing in less than two weeks.
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Canadians flocking to food rescue apps to reduce grocery bills and waste

Canadians flocking to food rescue apps to reduce grocery bills and waste

TORONTO — When Gillian Pulfer picked up roasted sweet potato soup, flank steak and chicken salad from a Toronto Pusateri’s Fine Foods for $10 last weekend, the deal was too good not to brag about. "It's a more high-end, luxury grocery store...
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Kenzo returns to Japanese roots in history-making moment

Kenzo returns to Japanese roots in history-making moment

PARIS (AP) — It was a fashion history-making moment in Paris for Kenzo on Sunday as it unveiled the debut for its first Japanese designer since house founder Kenzo Takada.
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Workers at Teck's Highland Valley Copper mine ratify new contract

Workers at Teck's Highland Valley Copper mine ratify new contract

VANCOUVER — Unionized workers at Teck Resources Ltd.'s Highland Valley Copper operations in British Columbia have ratified a new five-year collective agreement. United Steelworkers Local 7619 says the contract was ratified with 81.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Metro results Metro Inc. is set to release Q1 results on Tuesday.
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Once allies, Stormy Daniels and Avenatti face off at trial

Once allies, Stormy Daniels and Avenatti face off at trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Stormy Daniels, the porn star who catapulted herself and Michael Avenatti to fame with lawsuits against former President Donald Trump, will have a starring role in court beginning Monday when prosecutors try to prove that the Californ
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Britain says Russia seeking to replace Ukraine government

Britain says Russia seeking to replace Ukraine government

HELSINKI (AP) — The British government on Saturday accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration, and said former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev is being considered as a potential candidate.
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