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Brian Skerry, a National Geographic explorer and photographer, captured footage of a young great white shark aggressively snatching a fish right off a fishing line near Cape Cod. ​Brian Skerry, a National Geographic explorer and photographer, captured footage of a young great white shark aggressively snatching a fish right off a fishing line near Cape Cod.  GMA Brian Skerry, a National Geographic explorer and photographer, captured footage of a young great white shark aggressively snatching a fish right off a fishing line near Cape Cod. 

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A Louisiana district attorney’s office has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving an LSU student and a student-athlete. ​A Louisiana district attorney’s office has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving an LSU student and a student-athlete.  US A Louisiana district attorney’s office has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving an LSU student and a student-athlete. 

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A Kansas patrol officer saw a dog wandering the street with its leash still attached, but no owner in sight. The dog led the officer to a home where the homeowner was unable to get up from the floor.  ​A Kansas patrol officer saw a dog wandering the street with its leash still attached, but no owner in sight. The dog led the officer to a home where the homeowner was unable to get up from the floor.   WNT A Kansas patrol officer saw a dog wandering the street with its leash still attached, but no owner in sight. The dog led…

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The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security ​The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security  US The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security 

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President Donald Trump told TIME magazine that he would consider pardoning members of his administration. ​President Donald Trump told TIME magazine that he would consider pardoning members of his administration.  Politics President Donald Trump told TIME magazine that he would consider pardoning members of his administration. 

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Mississauga mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie has secured the endorsement of the city’s fire fighters association. The group said Crombie’s community safety plan will strengthen emergency services, improve 911 response times and invest in mental-health support. “Firefighters know that keeping a community safe takes leadership, preparation and a willingness to listen to the people on the front lines,” Chris Vacaroe, President of the Mississauga Fire Fighters Association wrote in a statement. “We are endorsing Bonnie Crombie because we trust her to work with us, support our members and make the safety of Mississauga families a priority,” he added. Related: Peel police…

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The three-way race to be the next Mississauga mayor is expected to come down to the wire with just five points separating the top candidates among decided voters, a new poll indicates. The new poll by Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews found among decided voters, 30 per cent would vote for incumbent Carolyn Parrish, 26 per cent are supporting Alvin Tedjo, who serves as Ward 2 councillor, and former Mayor Bonnie Crombie has 25 per cent of the vote. In fourth, Dipika Damerla has 12 per cent of the vote while eight per cent would not vote for any of…

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The westbound lanes of Highway 401 are closed in Milton due to a single vehicle crash overnight. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the highway at Regional Road 25 just before 1 a.m. for reports of a serious collision in the area. No details on whether anyone was injured in the crash have been released, but police did say there were multiple people in the vehicle. OPP told 680 NewsRadio around 5 a.m. that the closure was expected to last a few more hours so motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. UPDATE (5:10 a.m.): #Hwy401 westbound at Regional…

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A man has been taken to hospital after being found inside an Etobicoke home with a gunshot wound. Toronto police were called to Kipling Avenue and Burnamthorpe Road around 12:40 a.m. Thursday. The victim was taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect description has been released and anyone with information is asked to contact police. A man has been taken to hospital after being found inside an Etobicoke home with a gunshot wound. Toronto police were called to Kipling Avenue and Burnamthorpe Road around 12:40 a.m. Thursday. The victim was taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. No…

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In today’s The Big Story podcast, another Canadian is heading to space! Alberta-native Joshua Kutryk will be on his way this week for a six-month visit to the International Space Station, alongside three other crew members onboard NASA’s SpaceX Crew 13 mission. They plan on conducting research, maintenance, as well as experiments as they orbit the Earth. Host Catherine Jetté speaks to Major Erin Edwards, NASA Deputy Branch Chief for Crew Operation and ISS CAPCOM instructor. They discuss Kutryk’s mission, and Canadian impacts on space exploration and advancement at large. You can subscribe to The Big Story podcast on Apple…

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ABC News’ Danny New talks to a man in Colorado who starts his day by gliding to work through powered paragliding. ​ABC News’ Danny New talks to a man in Colorado who starts his day by gliding to work through powered paragliding.  US ABC News’ Danny New talks to a man in Colorado who starts his day by gliding to work through powered paragliding. 

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A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actor ​A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actor  Technology A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actor 

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According to an official briefed on the investigation, the suspect had allegedly been threatening to conduct a mass shooting at the Texas Capitol on Thursday. ​According to an official briefed on the investigation, the suspect had allegedly been threatening to conduct a mass shooting at the Texas Capitol on Thursday.  US According to an official briefed on the investigation, the suspect had allegedly been threatening to conduct a mass shooting at the Texas Capitol on Thursday. 

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Justin Tinsley from ESPN’s Andscape discusses more about the WNBA Playoffs, including Wilson’s viral interaction with a fan. ​Justin Tinsley from ESPN’s Andscape discusses more about the WNBA Playoffs, including Wilson’s viral interaction with a fan.  Sports Justin Tinsley from ESPN’s Andscape discusses more about the WNBA Playoffs, including Wilson’s viral interaction with a fan. 

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Passengers aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073 recounted frightening moments after a suspect allegedly attacked a pilot and attempted to bring down the plane. ​Passengers aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073 recounted frightening moments after a suspect allegedly attacked a pilot and attempted to bring down the plane.  International Passengers aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073 recounted frightening moments after a suspect allegedly attacked a pilot and attempted to bring down the plane. 

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