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Jury selection begins for officer in death of black motorist
FILE - In a Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, file photo, former North Charleston police office Michael Slager, is lead into court, in Charleston, S.C. Jury selection begins Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, in the murder trial of Slager charged with shooting Walter Scott, an unarmed black motorist in April 2015. (Grace Beahm/The Post And Courier via AP, File)
CRTC to hear arguments for, against "zero rate" Internet data price plans
CRTC Chairman Jean-Pierre Blais takes part in an interview in Gatineau, Que. on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Canada's telecom giants go head-to-head this week at hearings that could result in a dramatic change to the way Internet is delivered across the country.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
China's Shanshan Feng wins Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
Shanshan Feng of China poses with her trophy after winning the LPGA golf tournament at Tournament Players Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Joshua Paul)
Romania marks a year since deadly nightclub fire
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2015 file photo, survivors of a fire that occurred in a club in Bucharest, are led away from the scene wrapped in a thermal blanket. Romanians are marking the anniversary of the Colectiv nightclub fire that killed 64 people with marches and concerts honoring the victims on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)
RCMP investigated over handling of elderly couple caught on video
A video circulating online shows one officer forcefully dragging a fallen, elderly man down a flight of stairs – first by his arm, then also his leg – while another officer struggles to handcuff his wife, who appears to resist and ends up seated on the stairs.
4 states to weigh tougher gun control in Nov. 8 election
Pot-legalization movement seeks first foothold in Northeast
Apartment fire in Sweden kills family of 4
Police officers outside an apartment building where a family of four, to children an two adults were found dead after a fire early Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. Investigations will be conducted into the fire deaths. (David Harseth / TT via AP)
Powerful earthquake rattles central Italy in third quake since August
Firefighters take care of a woman following an earthquake in Norcia, Italy, October 30, 2016.
'Very happy' Oland in Ottawa as top court hears groundbreaking bail appeal
Dennis Oland heads from a bail hearing after being released from custody in Fredericton on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in the second-degree murder conviction of Oland in the 2011 bludgeoning death of his father, Richard Oland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Trudeau signs CETA but final ratification still required by European Union
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, center front, sits with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, left, and European Council President Donald Tusk, right, as they sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) during an EU-Canada summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016.
Tougher Alberta rules convince oil and gas producers to accelerate well cleanups
A pumpjack works at a well head on an oil and gas installation near Cremona, Alta., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Oil and gas companies in Alberta are accelerating voluntary reclamation of old well sites and pipelines.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Five deaths at Winnipeg Remand Centre a 'huge flag:' John Howard Society
Father of three Errol Greene and his son Darien is seen in this undated handout photo. The deaths this year of five people in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre is a big red flag and should be investigated in a wide-ranging inquest, says a prisoners rights group. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ HO, Rochelle Pranteau *MANDATORY CREDIT*
'Canada's UFO guy' long fascinated by mysterious lights in the sky
Chris Rutkowski, Canada's foremost UFO expert, whose day job is at the University of Manitoba is photographed in his Winnipeg home, Saturday, October 29, 2016. After three decades being known as one of Canada's top UFO experts, Chris Rutkowski doesn't mind a bit of good-natured ribbing now and then. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Climate change, erasing student debt top policies for Stein
FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016 file photo, Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein in Oakland, Calif. Stein says America is running out of time. Out of time to avert a climate disaster, out of time to alleviate millions of people from crushing student debt, and out of time to end conflicts she says are leading the U,S. toward nuclear war. The 66-year-old Massachusetts doctor and Green Party candidate is offering an aggressive set of policy prescriptions to avoid such disasters in her longshot bid for the presidency. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Gary Johnson's main proposal: Shrink government
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2016 file photo, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson makes a point during a news conference before a rally in Parker, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Voters weigh in on Ivory Coast constitution changes
Evan McMullin cites national security expertise
FILE - This Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin speaks during a rally, in Draper, Utah. Two months after he jumped into the presidential race as a political unknown, McMullin is surging in Utah polls and drawing large crowds of Republican-leaning voters fed up with Donald Trump's crudeness and antics. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
White House Brief: Things to know about Evan McMullin
FILE - This Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin speaks during a rally, in Draper, Utah. Two months after he jumped into the presidential race as a political unknown, McMullin is surging in Utah polls and drawing large crowds of Republican-leaning voters fed up with Donald Trump's crudeness and antics. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Saudi Arabia says it breaks up 2 militant plots
Paraguay ruling party looks to legalize re-election
DNA sought from weapons cache found near Serb leader's home
The Latest: Protesters' siren draws Trump's attention
Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks during a campaign stop in Bensalem, Pa., Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Days of cheap gas coming to a sad end in New Jersey
In a photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, an attendant at Shell gas station pumps gas for a motorist in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Cheap gas has long been a benefit of living in New Jersey and the siren that lured drivers there from neighboring states. But that will come to an end Tuesday, Nov. 1, when a 23-cents-per-gallon state gas tax increase takes effect. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Small-time Airbnb hosts say NY law unfairly targets them
FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, State Senators Jeff Klein, center, and Diane Savino, left, are joined by local residents during a news conference to announce a legislative housing code proposal for Airbnb in New York. A new law that carries fines of up to $7,500 for certain kinds of short-term listings is causing headaches for many Airbnb hosts, who say they are getting unfairly swept up in a measure that's more aimed mostly at commercial operators who turn multiple apartments into, essentially, illegal hotels. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Egypt bans TV Interview with anti-corruption critic
Troops kill bomber outside camp of refugees from Boko Haram
Memories of 2001 race riots hang over police shooting trial
FILE - In this Tuesday, April 10, 2001, file photo, Cincinnati police point riot guns at demonstrators in Cincinnati. As the trial approaches for a white officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man, memories are vivid of 2001 race riots in Cincinnati. Police are beefing up security and say they're prepared for anything. Prospective jurors will be questioned Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, for Ray Tensing's trial on murder and voluntary manslaughter charges in the shooting of Sam DuBose after he was pulled over July 19, 2015, near the University of Cincinnati for a missing front license plate. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman, File)
New record label crucial infrastructure for Nunavut music: founder
The Jerry Cans (left to right) Andrew Morrison, Gina Burgess, Brendan Doherty, Nancy Mike and Stephen Rigby are shown in a handout photo. After two albums and successful tours as far afield as Australia, Nunavut-based musician Andrew Morrison felt he and his band the Jerry Cans had earned the right to be taken on their own terms.The music industry felt differently.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Aakuluk Music-Michael Phillip Wojewoda MANDATORY CREDIT
Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley on cheating death, coming back from alcoholism
Sum 41 lead singer Deryck Whibley performs during a concert of the at the 24th Sziget (Island) Festival on Shipyard Island, Northern Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. Whibley knew exactly what happened only moments after he awoke tethered to wires in a hospital bed.Seventeen years of hard drinking and wild nights of partying like a rock star finally took their toll on his liver and kidneys. He was sure they would eventually. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Janos Marjai/MTI via AP
Solitary confinement is pure torture. I know, I was there
Donald Best is an access to justice advocate and a former Toronto Police Service sergeant who spent 63 days in solitary confinement in 2013-2014.
Evan McMullin: Political unknown turned anti-Trump symbol
FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016 file photo, Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin speaks during a rally in Draper, Utah. Two months after he jumped into the presidential race as a political unknown, McMullin is surging in Utah polls and drawing large crowds of Republican-leaning voters fed up with Donald Trump's crudeness and antics. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Iran criticizes Saudi re-election to UN human rights council
Next Congress: Perhaps a Cheney, Panetta, more minorities
FILE - In this May 31, 2016, file photo, Nevada Democratic Senate candidate Catherine Cortez Masto meets with people at a campaign event at a restaurant in Las Vegas. Masto could be the first Latina while women could have a record number in the Senate, though nowhere near the number of the population at large. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Turkey fires 10,000 more civil servants, shuts media outlets
Montenegro's election commission declares final results
Montreal professor known as 'The 'Gadfather' fights what he calls academic cowardice
Professor Gad Saad is seen Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Montreal. Gad Saad, better known as "The Gadfather" to his fans, regularly appears on highly popular U.S. talk shows and his YouTube channel has millions of views, yet the Montreal professor is largely unknown in Canada outside academic circles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
The Latest: Iraqi officials: Helicopter crashes, 2 missing
Germany checking if fatal Hamburg stabbing was IS-related
A banner reading 'Our beloved friend, we think of you, miss you. Your friends with parents', candles and flowers are placed in Hamburg, Germany, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at the site where a 16-year-old was fatally injured during a knife attack. A spokesman for the prosecutor's office told German news agency dpa on Sunday they're looking into the case following a statement by the IS-run Aamaq news agency on Saturday saying "a soldier of the Islamic State" stabbed two people in Hamburg on Oct. 16. (Axel Heimken/dpa via AP)
Iraqi special forces poised on eastern edge of Mosul
Pakistani police detain 1,500 in crackdown on opposition
A Pakistani police officer fires tear gas shell to disperse supporters of Imran Khan, who are attempting to reach Khan's residence in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. Pakistani police used tear gas and batons to confront stone throwing supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, ahead of a planned protest next week. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
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Cody Clinton: ‘Gamers add a new energy to PEI’
Cody Clinton poses for a portrait at this office in Charlottetown, P.E.I., Saturday. October 22, 2016
Afghan official: Insurgent mortar kills 7 from same family
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Emirati police find strange fruit covered in writing, nails
This Saturday Oct. 29 photo released by Sharjah Police, shows a strange fruit covered by writing found by Sharjah police. Police in one of the sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates say they found and determined a strange fruit covered in writing and nails was not dangerous. (Sharjah Police Agency via AP)
Trudeau says work is 'just beginning' on Canada-EU free trade deal
A man protests against international trade agreements TTIP and CETA in front of EU headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. The Belgian government has reached a deal to back a free trade deal between the European Union and Canada on the day the agreement was supposed to be officially signed with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau(AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
Nearly 8,000 quake victims being helped by state agency
Cambodia's first post-Khmer Rouge prime minister dies at 80
FILE - In this April 23, 1997 file photo, Pen Sovann arrives at a news conference in Phnom Penh. Former Cambodian Prime Minister Pen Sovann, who was installed then imprisoned by the Vietnamese after they defeated the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, has died. He was 80. Pen Sovann was the country's first post-Khmer Rouge prime minister, holding the office from June to December 1981, when it was known as the People's Republic of Kampuchea. He died Saturday night, Oct. 29, 2016, from an illness in his hometown in southern Takeo province. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
Conjugal visits increase public safety, help offenders reintegrate, experts say
Lee Chapelle poses for a photo in Toronto on Friday, October 28, 2016. Chapelle who runs Prison Consulting Services Canada and spent a number of years behind bars, during which time he got married and conceived a child. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
By The Numbers: The number of private family visits taking place in Canadian prisons
Adults shamed from speaking indigenous languages hold key to revival, survival
Dr. Onowa McIvor, an assistant professor in Indigenous Education, is photographed on campus at the University of Victoria in Victoria, B.C. Friday, October 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
US report: Afghanistan's road system years from viability
Powerful quake rattles Italy; no deaths immediately reported
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Bangladesh telecoms caught up in $500 million tax row
In this Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 photo, a Bangladeshi man takes a SIM card after choosing his number at a Grameen Phone center in Dhaka, Bangladesh. By government accounts, four foreign-backed cellphone operators owe $500 million to Bangladesh in unpaid taxes. By the companies’ accounts, the figure is closer to $50 million - if it isn’t zero. The four companies -Norwegian Telenor’s subsidiary Grameen Phone; Egypt’s Orascom Telecom’s Banglalink; Robi, the Malaysian-Japanese joint venture Robi Axiata Ltd.; and India’s Bharti Airtel’s subsidiary Airtel - have rejected the government’s demands, taking the claim to the tax appellate tribunal. (AP Photo/A.M. Ahad)
Moldova presidential election appears headed to runoff
Anthony Weiner rocks race for president with sexting scandal
FILE - In this July 24, 2013 file photo, former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner leaves his apartment building in New York. The FBI informed Congress on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, it is investigating whether there is classified information in new emails that have emerged in its probe of Hillary Clinton's private server. A U.S. official told The Associated Press the newly discovered emails emerged through the FBI’s separate sexting probe of former congressman Anthony Weiner, the estranged husband of close Clinton confidant Huma Abedin. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Clinton's inner circle exposed in final stretch of election
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks with senior aide Huma Abedin aboard her campaign plane at Westchester County Airport in White Plains. The longtime Hillary Clinton aide at the center of a renewed FBI email investigation testified under oath four months ago she never deleted old emails, despite promising in 2013 not to take sensitive files when she left the State Department. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Clinton says she won't be 'knocked off course' in final week
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Golden, Colo. (AP Photo/ Brennan Linsley)
Philippines: China still guarding shoal, but Filipinos back
FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2015, file photo, Chinese Coast Guard members approach Filipino fishermen as they confront each other off Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, also called the West Philippine Sea. The Philippines and the U.S. are trying to verify a report that Chinese coast guard ships have left a disputed shoal, allowing Filipino fishermen back to the rich fishing area that China seized in 2012, triggering tensions in the South China Sea. (AP Photo/Renato Etac, File)
Georgia's governing party seeks constitutional majority
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Marcus Johansson scores twice, Capitals hand Canucks fifth straight loss
Washington Capitals' Brooks Orpik, from left to right, T.J. Oshie, Nate Schmidt, Lars Eller, of Denmark, and Andre Burakovsky, of Austria, celebrate Oshie's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday October 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Soyuz space capsule returns to Earth from 115-day mission
In this photo released by NASA, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins talks to her family via satellite phone shortly after she is helped out of the Soyuz MS-01 spacecraft along with Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos and astronaut Takuya Onishi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) who landed in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. The Russian Soyuz space capsule has landed in Kazakhstan, bringing back three astronauts from the United States, Japan and Russia back to Earth from a 115-day mission aboard the International Space Station. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP)
Kipnis hits Wrigley World Series homer, just like he dreamed
Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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