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Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers' last-minute appeal

Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers' last-minute appeal

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court halted Thursday night’s scheduled execution of a man who would have become the first person in the U.S. put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
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Young dog recovering after being dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA

Young dog recovering after being dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA

BC SPCA staff: "Everyone is so impressed at his resiliency."
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China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at a slower-than-expected rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday. The latest data show the world’s second largest economy slowing from 4.
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China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target

HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at a slower-than-expected rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday. The latest data show the world’s second largest economy slowing from 4.
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Dubreuil wins fifth straight 500m title at Canadian long track championships

Dubreuil wins fifth straight 500m title at Canadian long track championships

QUÉBEC — Laurent Dubreuil won his fifth straight men's 500-metre speedskating national title on the opening day of the Canadian long track championships on Thursday. The Lévis, Que.
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Diablo and Santa Ana winds are to descend on California and raise wildfire risk

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A major "diablo wind" — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — is expected to whip up across Northern California on Thursday evening, causing humidity levels to drop and raising the risk of wildfires.
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Disc golfers pitch plan for new course in North Vancouver District

Disc golfers pitch plan for new course in North Vancouver District

Council seemed in favour of the idea, but will wait for an upcoming needs report from the local recreation commission
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RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

WABAMUN, Alta. — Mounties say they're treating the death of a five-year-old girl pulled from an Alberta lake as a criminal matter. RCMP said Sunday that two people had been found after a canoe overturned on Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton.
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RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

WABAMUN, Alta. — Mounties say they're treating the death of a five-year-old girl pulled from an Alberta lake as a criminal matter. RCMP said Sunday that two people had been found after a canoe overturned on Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton.
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RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

WABAMUN, Alta. — Mounties say they're treating the death of a five-year-old girl pulled from an Alberta lake as a criminal matter. RCMP said Sunday that two people had been found after a canoe overturned on Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton.
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