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• Three rockets hit U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad

  26-01-2020 23:20
  
  Three rockets struck the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Sunday, leaving one person injured, a U.S. official told CNN initial reports indicate.
  
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• Canada's basketball community mourns Kobe Bryant after helicopter crash

  26-01-2020 22:40
  
  Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.
  
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• Mé​​​​​​​tis leaders raise concerns about national council, call for reform

  26-01-2020 21:13 via cbc.ca
  
  The regional Mé​​​​​​​tis presidents of Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for reform of the Mé​​​​​​​tis National Council, raising serious concerns about "dysfunction" and about a lack of transparency on the national body's finances and administration.
  
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• NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna killed in helicopter crash

  26-01-2020 20:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend and five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant was among five people, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. He was 41.
  
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• NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, killed in helicopter crash

  26-01-2020 20:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who retired in 2016 as a five-time NBA champion with 33,643 points, was among five people killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. He was 41.
  
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• NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

  26-01-2020 20:50
  
  Kobe Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career spent entirely with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41.
  
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• Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in L.A. sports, basketball world

  26-01-2020 20:50
  
  Kobe Bryant, Bryant, the 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career all with the Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41.
  
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• Kobe Bryant and daughter among those killed in chopper crash

  26-01-2020 20:50
  
  Kobe Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41.
  
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• Basketball legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

  26-01-2020 20:50
  
  Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash the Associated Press has confirmed. He was 41.
  
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• U of S Huskies honour trio of fifth-years, lose first game of season in women's basketball

  26-01-2020 19:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It was fifth-years’ night on the basketball court and Vera Crooks brought along a football roster of family supporters. Read More
  
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• Nutrien WinterShines kicks off in Saskatoon

  26-01-2020 19:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The annual Nutrien WinterShines festival kicked off in Saskatoon Saturday. Read More
  
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• Edwin Proctor, guilty of Winnipeg murder and sexual assaults, dies in Sask. prison

  26-01-2020 18:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Proctor had been sentenced to prison in 1995 for a murder and sexual assaults committed in 1979 in Winnipeg.
  
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• Theft suspect arrested, owners of stolen ATV sought: Prince Albert RCMP

  26-01-2020 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prince Albert RCMP have recovered an ATV believed to have been stolen and are seeking the public's help in locating its owners.
  
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• Suspect sought for alleged string of break and enters, stolen ATV: Prince Albert RCMP

  26-01-2020 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prince Albert RCMP is seeking the public's help in locating a suspect allegedly involved with a string of break and enters. He could be travelling on foot or by a stolen ATV.
  
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• U of S research team shedding light on potential new Alzheimer’s drugs

  26-01-2020 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  A team of U of S researchers, lead by Kelly Summers, is shedding light on a possible new series of drugs that could help people affected with Alzheimer's disease.
  
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• Prince Albert Grand Council Child Welfare Pilot Update

  26-01-2020 18:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In the midst of its successes, the provincial government and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) have opted to continue working together on a foster care project that gives First Nations and Métis children the ability to stay close to their home communities. Read More
  
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• Melfort raising $600,000 to build hospital heliport

  26-01-2020 18:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatchewan town of about 6,000 people hopes to raise $600,000 for a hospital heliport that fundraisers say will make a "tremendous difference" for patients who need emergency air transfer to Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Taser used after officer assaulted during arrest

  26-01-2020 18:25
  
  A taser was used to arrest a man after he became aggressive with a police officer on Saturday evening.
  
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• Fleeing suspect resists arrest, assaults citizen, is Tasered by Saskatoon bike sergeant - Global News

  26-01-2020 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fleeing suspect resists arrest, assaults citizen, is Tasered by Saskatoon bike sergeant  Global News
  
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• Fleeing suspect resists arrest, assaults citizen, is Tasered by Saskatoon bike sergeant

  26-01-2020 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The suspect fought with the office and assaulted a citizen who was trying to help during the arrest.
  
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• Travel not recommended around Swift Current: RCMP

  26-01-2020 17:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Swift Current RCMP say Saskatchewan’s Department of Highways have been notified about the poor conditions.
  
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• Man allegedly resists arrest, assaults citizen who tries to help

  26-01-2020 16:54 via cbc.ca
  
  A sergeant in the bike unit was travelling toward the area was able to find the suspect at the base of the Broadway Bridge in the 200 block of 3th Avenue South.
  
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• Alzheimer’s Drugs Research

  26-01-2020 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  A research team at the U of S is shedding light on potential new drugs that could help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
  
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• Regina police investigating three deaths in two days

  26-01-2020 15:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Police were called for a report of a gunshot and an injured person at around 7:30 p.m. according to a police news release.
  
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• Regina police confirm second homicide of 2020 after 3 people died over weekend

  26-01-2020 15:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Police were called for a report of a gunshot and an injured person at around 7:30 p.m. according to a police news release.
  
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• Arizona driver's HOV lane 'passenger' was a skeleton in a hat: authorities

  26-01-2020 15:19
  
  An Arizona driver was nabbed while using the carpool lane with a 'passenger' that was really a skeleton wearing a bucket hat.
  
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• Metis leaders raise concerns about national council, call for reform

  26-01-2020 15:05
  
  The regional Metis presidents of Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for reform of the Metis National Council, raising serious concerns about a lack of transparency on the national body's finances and administration.
  
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• Mark McMorris ties Winter X Games record with 18th medal

  26-01-2020 14:56
  
  Canadian Mark McMorris earned his 18th individual Winter X Games medal to equal American Shaun White's mark.
  
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• Marc McMorris ties Winter X Games record with 18th medal

  26-01-2020 14:56
  
  Canadian Mark McMorris earned his 18th individual Winter X Games medal to equal American Shaun White's mark.
  
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• More Canadian cases of coronavirus 'would not be unexpected': officials

  26-01-2020 13:10
  
  While stressing that the risk of the new coronavirus being spread from one person to another in Canada remains low, federal health officials say Canadians should not be surprised to hear of more individual cases within the country.
  
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• Dementia caregivers could access 24-hour support through new app created at U of S

  26-01-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Almost one in every four people in Canada are caregiving for a family member or friend, and the stress of looking after someone can become overwhelming.
  
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• CEW Deployment - Male Arrested - 200 block 4th Avenue South

  26-01-2020 11:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police were called to a business in the 600 block of University Drive at 5:00 p.m. on January 25th for a call of Mischief, after a 33 year old male was observed throwing a large rock through the front window.A Bike Unit Sergeant, travelling toward the area, located the suspect at the base of the Broadway Bridge, in the 200 block of 4th Avenue South. The officer attempted to arrest the suspect for Mischief, but the male began to fight with him. A citizen passing by attemp
  
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• WHL Roundup: Saturday, January 25, 2020

  26-01-2020 08:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  KENT, Wash. - Cross Hanas recorded Portland's first goal at 12:22 of the opening period before scoring the only goal in the shootout as the Winterhawks eked out a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League on Saturday.
  
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• Mark McMorris soars into Winter X Games lore with record-tying medal

  26-01-2020 03:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's Mark McMorris soared into snowboarding lore on Saturday, earning his 18th Winter X Games medal to equal Shaun White's individual mark in Aspen, Colo.
  
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• Man climbs height of Mount Everest in Saskatoon gym - CTV News

  26-01-2020 01:08 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Man climbs height of Mount Everest in Saskatoon gym  CTV News
  
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• Man climbs height of Mount Everest in Saskatoon gym

  26-01-2020 01:08
  
  Logan Foth took on an internet challenge that saw him climbing as high as the infamous Mount Everest, and all from the comfort of a Saskatoon gym.
  
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• Saskatoon gets eight new paramedics | CTV News - CTV News

  26-01-2020 00:44 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon gets eight new paramedics | CTV News  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon gets eight new paramedics

  26-01-2020 00:44
  
  A handful of new paramedics will be hitting the streets of Saskatoon, starting January 27.
  
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• Unifor head meets with public safety minister to discuss Regina police response to blockade

  26-01-2020 00:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Jan. 20, Unifor national president Jerry Dias was one of 14 individuals arrested by Regina police and charged with mischief.
  
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