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At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the sprawling pavilion section of the United Nations climate talks, where countries, nonprofits and tech companies use big, flashy signs to get the attention of the thousands of people walking through, small aqua and purple
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Parole board reverses decision to deny Paul Bernardo victims’ families from attending hearing

Parole board reverses decision to deny Paul Bernardo victims’ families from attending hearing

Lawyer representing families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy says reversal not enough, Quebec hearing should be rescheduled to accommodate families, who live in Ontario.
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$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK's most expensive cup

$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK's most expensive cup

LONDON (AP) — It's an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won't leave a bitter taste behind as it comes with the sweetner of a share of a dairy farm.
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Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election, according to a count released Thursday by the Rutgers
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At least 38 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

At least 38 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 38 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in rec
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At least 38 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

At least 38 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 38 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in rec
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Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.
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Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.
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Liberals to offer GST break on toys, restaurant meals but need help to pass it

Liberals to offer GST break on toys, restaurant meals but need help to pass it

The federal Liberals are seeking to temporarily take the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Christmas.
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Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin topped $98,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a streak of almost daily all-time highs since the U.S. presidential election. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks.
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