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1st Native American saint stirs pride, skepticism
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Some traditional Mohawks are treating the naming of the nation's first Native American saint with skepticism and fear that the Roman Catholic Church is using it to shore up its image and marginalize traditional spiritual...Tags: Government, Separation of Church and State, Social Issues, Christianity, Arts and Culture
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Holy Cross order in Quebec to pay up to $17 million to sex-abuse victims
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterThe Congregation of Holy Cross has agreed to pay up to $17 million to settle a class-action lawsuit by victims of sexual abuse at three Quebec schools it operated. In addition to the payment, the Roman Catholic religious order issued a formal apology....Tags: The New York Times, Montreal (Canada), File Sharing
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Ten-year-old girl set to perform with Gaga
TORONTO (AP) — A ten-year-old Canadian YouTube star says she can't wait to join Lady Gaga onstage in Toronto. Winnipeg-native Maria Aragon posted a cover of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" to YouTube, one of dozens of videos she's put online. But...Tags: ABC (tv network), Lady Gaga, Toronto (Canada), The Ellen DeGeneres Show (tv program), Born This Way (song)
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Chicago-Toronto freight train derails in Michigan
CAPAC, Mich. (AP) — Canadian National Railway says cleanup is complete after a freight train heading from Chicago to Toronto derailed in southeastern Michigan, resulting in a minor chemical spill. Company spokesman Frank Binder says the five...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Railway Accidents, Toronto (Canada), Transportation Accidents, Michigan
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UPDATE 4-Truck crash caused Washington state bridge collapse -officials
Reuters(Rewrites with details on preliminary cause. Changes dateline, previously OLYMPIA) By Elaine Porterfield MOUNT VERNON, Wash., May 24 (Reuters) - A bridge collapse that sent cars and drivers plunging into the frigid Skagit River in Washington state,...Tags: Washington, DC, Transportation Industry, Disasters and Accidents, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Truck crash caused Washington state bridge collapse
ReutersMOUNT VERNON, Washington (Reuters) - A bridge that collapsed in Washington state and sent two cars plunging into the Skagit River, raising concerns about the safety of the nation's aging infrastructure, was knocked down by a truck that crashed into at...Tags: Transportation Industry, Disasters and Accidents, Washington, DC, Physiology, Transportation Accidents
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens lower on stimulus pullback fears
ReutersTORONTO, May 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index opened lower on Friday, led by weaker financial and energy shares, as fears of an early end to the U.S. government bond-buying program offset data showing positive economic sentiment in Germany. The...Tags: Stock Market, Toronto Stock Exchange, Toronto (Canada)
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX turns higher as National Bank, other financials gain
ReutersTORONTO, May 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index turned positive in early Friday trade as fears that the U.S. Federal Reserve will roll back its stimulus program were offset by a rise in National Bank of Canada and other financial stocks. The Toronto...Tags: Stock Market, Toronto (Canada), Toronto Stock Exchange, National Bank of Canada
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Qatar drops bid to move civil aviation body ICAO from Montreal
Reuters* Canada mounted strong campaign to keep ICAO in Montreal * ICAO has been based in Montreal since 1947 OTTAWA, May 24 (Reuters) - Qatar has dropped a bid to move the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization from Montreal to Doha,...Tags: Qatar, Montreal (Canada), Ottawa (Canada)
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends week higher as Valaent deal provides jolt
ReutersTORONTO, May 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index ended higher on Friday, as a surge in shares of Valeant Pharmaceutical International Inc after news of a big acquisition plan canceled broad losses elsewhere, helping the index end the week in positive...Tags: Stock Market, Toronto (Canada), Toronto Stock Exchange
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PRESS DIGEST-Canada-May 24
ReutersMay 24 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL * Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's executive committee is preparing to take...Tags: Government, Cocaine, Bombardier Incorporated, World Trade Organization, Economy, Business and Finance
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends lower as stimulus concerns, data weigh
ReutersTORONTO, May 23 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index dipped on Thursday, with every major sector trading in the red on fears that the U.S. Federal Reserve will dial back its bond-buying program as well as pessimism following sluggish economic data from...Tags: Stock Market, Toronto Stock Exchange, Toronto (Canada), Federal Reserve
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