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An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal on Wednesday afternoon due to concerns that one of the passengers on board may have been exposed to the Ebola virus. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the passenger was allowed to board Air France flight 378 in Paris “in error” after recently being in East Africa, which is currently dealing with a rare type of Ebola virus. “Due to entry restrictions put in place to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus, the passenger should not have boarded the plane,” read a statement sent to CityNews.…

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Canadians strongly support investing in domestically owned defence companies and oppose relying on American companies to build equipment for the Canadian military, according to a new public opinion poll released May 21. Read MoreCanada’s defence industry is made up of hundreds of companies, but many are subsidiaries of giant American corporations.  Defence Watch, National, News, defence spending, Discover, Ottawa Sun Canadians strongly support investing in domestically owned defence companies and oppose relying on American companies to build equipment for the Canadian military, according to a new public opinion poll released May 21. Read More 

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Billionaire Isak Andic died after a 300-foot fall while hiking in Spain. His son is out on bail and under suspicion of murder, ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports. ​Billionaire Isak Andic died after a 300-foot fall while hiking in Spain. His son is out on bail and under suspicion of murder, ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.  US Billionaire Isak Andic died after a 300-foot fall while hiking in Spain. His son is out on bail and under suspicion of murder, ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports. 

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A Brooklyn woman has been sentenced to 20 years to life for drowning her three young children in the ocean near Coney Island’s boardwalk ​A Brooklyn woman has been sentenced to 20 years to life for drowning her three young children in the ocean near Coney Island’s boardwalk  US A Brooklyn woman has been sentenced to 20 years to life for drowning her three young children in the ocean near Coney Island’s boardwalk 

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SpaceX is seeking a valuation of $1.75 trillion, which would make it the world’s 9th-largest company by market capitalization. ​SpaceX is seeking a valuation of $1.75 trillion, which would make it the world’s 9th-largest company by market capitalization.  Business SpaceX is seeking a valuation of $1.75 trillion, which would make it the world’s 9th-largest company by market capitalization. 

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ESPN senior writer Ramona Shelburne breaks down an epic postseason run and discuss his unique workout sessions. ​ESPN senior writer Ramona Shelburne breaks down an epic postseason run and discuss his unique workout sessions.  Sports ESPN senior writer Ramona Shelburne breaks down an epic postseason run and discuss his unique workout sessions. 

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The classic beanbag game is gaining renewed popularity with Gen Z more than 50 years after its debut, thanks in part to TikTok. ​The classic beanbag game is gaining renewed popularity with Gen Z more than 50 years after its debut, thanks in part to TikTok.  GMA The classic beanbag game is gaining renewed popularity with Gen Z more than 50 years after its debut, thanks in part to TikTok. 

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High school senior Jazlyn Ardoin had no idea she was about to go viral after her father surprised her at graduation following his deployment in Europe. ​High school senior Jazlyn Ardoin had no idea she was about to go viral after her father surprised her at graduation following his deployment in Europe.  GMA High school senior Jazlyn Ardoin had no idea she was about to go viral after her father surprised her at graduation following his deployment in Europe. 

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Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol the Jan. 6 attack are suing to stop the creation of President Trump’s $1.7 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” ​Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol the Jan. 6 attack are suing to stop the creation of President Trump’s $1.7 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”  US Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol the Jan. 6 attack are suing to stop the creation of President Trump’s $1.7 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” 

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Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk ​Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk  Politics Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of…

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The New York Knicks staged a historic overtime comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. ​The New York Knicks staged a historic overtime comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.  GMA The New York Knicks staged a historic overtime comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. 

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U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a HIMARS launcher near Mount Fuji in Japan, highlighting a weapon system that is becoming increasingly important to the U.S. military ​U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a HIMARS launcher near Mount Fuji in Japan, highlighting a weapon system that is becoming increasingly important to the U.S. military  International U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a HIMARS launcher near Mount Fuji in Japan, highlighting a weapon system that is becoming increasingly important to the U.S. military 

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Sgt. Thomas Cain rushed to help after police received reports of a choking child at a playground. ​Sgt. Thomas Cain rushed to help after police received reports of a choking child at a playground.  US Sgt. Thomas Cain rushed to help after police received reports of a choking child at a playground. 

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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are close partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing ​Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are close partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing  Business Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are close partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral…

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Amélie Houle stood in the afternoon heat at Bank and Catherine streets watching the crowd around her slowly give up. Read MoreThe bus delays were caused by ‘an error in scheduling the correct start time for bus operators and buses required for the event,’ OC Transpo said  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Amélie Houle stood in the afternoon heat at Bank and Catherine streets watching the crowd around her slowly give up. Read More 

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OTTAWA — The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after blowback from some who claimed false pretences were used to lure high-profile guests. CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson says the public broadcaster is halting production on “Northland Tales” to ensure it doesn’t negatively affect the news brand and so existing footage can be assessed. Several current and former Conservative politicians have gone on social media to denounce the production of the show, which was being produced for CBC and APTN. The show is described by the Indigenous Screen Office – which works to increase Indigenous media…

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