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Abbott Laboratories says that it will pay $385 million to resolve claims tied to an investigation and lawsuit brought by the Justice Department related to its manufacturing and 2022 recall of powdered infant formula at a Michigan facility ​Abbott Laboratories says that it will pay $385 million to resolve claims tied to an investigation and lawsuit brought by the Justice Department related to its manufacturing and 2022 recall of powdered infant formula at a Michigan facility  US Abbott Laboratories says that it will pay $385 million to resolve claims tied to an investigation and lawsuit brought by the Justice Department related to…

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Brandy Hall, a Florida mother and firefighter, vanished after leaving her fire station in 2006. Her bloody truck was discovered a day later. ​Brandy Hall, a Florida mother and firefighter, vanished after leaving her fire station in 2006. Her bloody truck was discovered a day later.  US Brandy Hall, a Florida mother and firefighter, vanished after leaving her fire station in 2006. Her bloody truck was discovered a day later. 

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Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University in federal court for allegedly showing “deliberate indifference” to the harassment of pro-Palestinian students like him. ​Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University in federal court for allegedly showing “deliberate indifference” to the harassment of pro-Palestinian students like him.  US Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University in federal court for allegedly showing “deliberate indifference” to the harassment of pro-Palestinian students like him. 

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Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking relentless rain and flash flooding across the Northeast, where entire neighborhoods have been submerged and urgent rescues have taken place. ​Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking relentless rain and flash flooding across the Northeast, where entire neighborhoods have been submerged and urgent rescues have taken place.  GMA Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking relentless rain and flash flooding across the Northeast, where entire neighborhoods have been submerged and urgent rescues have taken place. 

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Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville” and “Ice Princess,” died on Aug. 16. ​Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville” and “Ice Princess,” died on Aug. 16.  GMA Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville” and “Ice Princess,” died on Aug. 16. 

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An Ottawa mother said she experienced waves of grief after learning her deceased daughter’s confidential case files had been improperly accessed, then suffered harassment after she was thrust into the midst of a conspiracy theory by supporters of Ottawa police Det. Helen Grus. Read MoreGrus was found guilty of discreditable conduct and demoted for two years, after a disciplinary trial for improperly accessing police files.  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime An Ottawa mother said she experienced waves of grief after learning her deceased daughter’s confidential case files had been improperly accessed, then suffered harassment after she was thrust into the midst…

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcoming the world’s investors to Toronto on Monday for a high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada. Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are arriving for Canada’s first-ever investment summit in Toronto to get a look at major projects in various stages of development. Carney, members of his cabinet and premiers from across the country will be pitching investors on opportunities in multiple sectors, including energy, infrastructure and critical minerals, over the next two days. The event kicks off Monday evening at the Art Gallery of Ontario with a gala…

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OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to report fresh inflation figures for August this morning. A poll of economists expects the annual rate of inflation was three per cent last month, holding steady from July, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. RBC economists say Canada has seen inflationary pressure coming mainly from higher energy prices, which are up around 23 per cent from a year ago, though there was slight relief at the pumps last month compared with earlier this summer. Crude prices in recent days have hovered around US$100 per barrel as the war in Iran ratchets up. The…

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Canada’s top soldier will find out on the weekend whether she has been selected to lead NATO’s military committee at a time when the defence alliance faces some of the most difficult challenges in its history. Read MoreChief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan will find out on Sept. 19 whether she’ll become NATO’s next CMC.  Defence Watch, Chief of the Defence Staff, Discover, NATO, Ottawa Sun Canada’s top soldier will find out on the weekend whether she has been selected to lead NATO’s military committee at a time when the defence alliance faces some of the most difficult challenges in its…

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I work in a department with an ombuds office but I honestly wonder what benefits an office like this brings to employees and leaders. Things don’t seem to change despite complaints. Read MoreHere are four ways public servants can push ombuds to be more impactful.  Public Service, Explainer, Ombudsman, Ottawa Sun, Public Service Confidential I work in a department with an ombuds office but I honestly wonder what benefits an office like this brings to employees and leaders. Things don’t seem to change despite complaints. Read More 

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House Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., was treated and released from a Wisconsin hospital after the plane in which he was traveling made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night. ​House Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., was treated and released from a Wisconsin hospital after the plane in which he was traveling made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night.  US House Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., was treated and released from a Wisconsin hospital after the plane in which he was traveling made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night. 

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China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence capabilities ​China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence capabilities  Technology China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence capabilities 

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President Trump is calling on Ukraine to stop targeting Russia’s refineries. The President says the attacks are triggering diesel fuel shortages and higher prices. ​President Trump is calling on Ukraine to stop targeting Russia’s refineries. The President says the attacks are triggering diesel fuel shortages and higher prices.  WNT President Trump is calling on Ukraine to stop targeting Russia’s refineries. The President says the attacks are triggering diesel fuel shortages and higher prices. 

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The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace. ​The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace.  Politics The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace. 

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Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final in New York City, earning his second grand slam title this year. ​Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final in New York City, earning his second grand slam title this year.  WNT Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final in New York City, earning his second grand slam title this year. 

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New warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity ​New warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity  Technology New warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity 

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