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Pope has a cold and will skip outdoor Sunday prayer ahead of a busy week

Pope has a cold and will skip outdoor Sunday prayer ahead of a busy week

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will deliver his Sunday blessing from indoors, the Vatican said, announcing the precautions ahead of a busy Christmas period and launch of the Holy Year that will sorely test Francis' stamina and
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LETTER: Don't blame homeless for 'lack of perceived safety'

LETTER: Don't blame homeless for 'lack of perceived safety'

'Systemic issues such as a lack of affordable housing, insufficient mental health care ... and the erosion of social safety nets have reached a tipping point,' says letter writer
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A 9-year-old is among 5 killed in the Christmas market attack in Germany

A 9-year-old is among 5 killed in the Christmas market attack in Germany

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — A 9-year-old was among five people killed when a Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg, an official said Saturday.
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30 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

30 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 30 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil , officials said.
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10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people, including four children, were killed in a stampede in Nigeria’s capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food and clothing items distributed by a local church at an annual Christmas event, the police said Sa
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Home Depot initiative aims to help homeless youth in north Simcoe

Home Depot initiative aims to help homeless youth in north Simcoe

All funds raised locally from Orange Door Project go directly to supporting youth in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny and Beausoleil First Nation
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BEYOND LOCAL: Man found guilty, again, of attempted murder in 2018 incident

BEYOND LOCAL: Man found guilty, again, of attempted murder in 2018 incident

Conviction follows second trial ordered by Ontario Court of Appeal
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22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 22 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil , officials said.
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10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people, including four children, have been killed in a stampede in Nigeria’s capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a local church at a Christmas event, the police said Saturday.
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Ten people including children die in a stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas food distribution event

Ten people including children die in a stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas food distribution event

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people, including four children, have been killed in a stampede in Nigeria’s capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a local church at a Christmas event, the police said Saturday.
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