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Survivors recount how SS Athenia steamed into disaster on first night of WW II

Survivors of the sinking of SS Athenia by a German U-boat gather to mark their role in a major turning point in world history on its 80th anniversary.
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Transit service disrupted by job action in Vancouver

Vancouver commuters will see transit service further reduced in the coming days as job action by maintenance workers and drivers enters a second week.
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Australian wildfires entering ‘uncharted territory’

Hot, dry and windy conditions have created drought-like conditions in eastern Australia causing wildfires to spread rapidly. With over 150 fires burning across the country, officials say the situation is “unchartered territory.”
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Police take drastic measures after violence surges in Winnipeg

After a surge in violent crime in Winnipeg, police are taking drastic steps to try to get a handle on the situation.
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Niagara scow moves closer to falls’ edge

It hadn’t moved for 100 years, but a massive storm blew the Niagara scow from its resting place. Nick Purdon looks at what happens now that the rusty piece of history has moved closer to the edge of Horseshoe Falls.
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How can you convince a skeptic?

No matter what evidence there is, some people remain skeptical of things like climate change, vaccines and distracted driving. Our Second Look panel discusses how you can try to convince someone to change their mind.
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Experts weigh in on rapper’s ‘virginity test’ for his daughter

A gynecologist and a sex educator are weighing after rapper T.I. discussed taking his teenage daughter in for a so-called virginity test. Our Katie Nicholson asks experts if that would be allowed in Canada.
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Why you won’t see The Irishman on the big screen

Because Martin Scorcese’s latest epic film, The Irishman, was produced by Netflix it only got a limited run in theatres and most of them weren’t in Canada. Eli Glasner tells us what this means for the ongoing battle between Netflix and the movie business.
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The National for November 08, 2019

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Court cases tossed over concerns about police testimony

A CBC News investigation has found that credibility concerns about police testimony and conduct have lead to cases being tossed out of court.
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Nursing homes charge rent after residents dies

After his wife died, an Edmonton man was charged a month’s rent by the facility where his wife lived. And it turns out this isn’t an uncommon clause in contracts used by private nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
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Impeachment inquiry moves closer to Trump, who keeps pushing back

As more testimony from the impeachment inquiry becomes public, the investigation moves closer to U.S. President Donald Trump, who keeps pushing back, calling the whole thing a hoax.
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How climate change could impact how we cook

Some U.S. cities are banning natural gas, including gas cooktops, in an effort to combat climate change.
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Father charged with murder of two sons

Edwin Bastidas has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after the bodies of his sons were found in the family home in Brampton, Ont., Wednesday night.
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Andrew Scheer’s future and prepping for a minority government | At Issue

Both the Liberals and Conservatives returned to Ottawa this week for their first post-election meetings. The At Issue panel looks at the challenges ahead for the Conservative Party and what's happening behind the scenes with this new minority government.
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The National for November 07, 2019

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Is the technology behind driverless cars ready for the road?

The technology behind self-driving cars is available and in use, but there are examples showing it may not be fully ready for the real world.
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Senate’s dilemma over Don Meredith allegations

Years after Don Meredith left the Senate amid a sexual harassment scandal, senators are faced with a dilemma of whether to tackle allegations publicly or to quietly compensate the alleged victims.
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Liberals try to reconcile climate action with Western frustration

The Liberals regrouped in Ottawa today to look at ways to reconcile their plans for climate action with quelling frustrations in Western Canada.
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Medical objects are being left in patients, how can it be prevented?

Cases of medical objects — sponges and surgical instruments — being left in patients after surgery are on the rise in Canada. Our Katie Nicholson spent the day with nurses learning how to prevent that from happening.
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What will it take to make the West happy?

To get a better understanding on the ongoing frustrations in Western Canada, The National goes in depth with the people and the premiers. The National takes an in-depth look at the ongoing frustrations in Western Canada.
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Kombucha could contain more alcohol than advertised

Kombucha, a popular fermented tea, could contain more alcohol than indicated because fermentation can continue after the drink is bottled, new research shows.
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Microwaves getting child-safety features after burn complaints

Microwaves in the U.S. and Canada will be getting child-safety features starting in 2023, a move that could help prevent hundreds of childhood scalding burns.
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Scheer’s job safe as Conservatives review campaign

Andrew Scheer will remain Conservative leader following the first caucus meeting since the election. The campaign will now be scrutinized by former cabinet minister John Baird.
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The National for November 06, 2019

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Brexit the focus of Britain’s election campaign

The British election campaign officially started today with the focus firmly on Brexit.
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Landlord found responsible for death in rooming house fire

A judge found the landlord of a Toronto rooming house responsible for the death of a woman who was trapped in her room when a fire broke out.
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Public impeachment hearings start next week

The public impeachment hearings for U.S. President Doanld Trump will start on Nov. 13 and will include testimony from witnesses who previously gave their account of what happened on the a phone call with Ukraine.