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Iran retaliates: Missiles launched at U.S. military bases

Iran launched missiles against at least two U.S. military bases in Iraq as retaliation for the killing of top general Qassem Soleimani.
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Concerns about Facebook banning deepfake videos

Facebook says it will ban deepfake videos, but some are concerned about how it plans to follow through.
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How Iran’s retaliation could escalate tensions with U.S.

Iran’s retaliation is likely to further escalate tensions with the U.S. and The National’s panel of experts is here to examine what might happen next.
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The National for January 07, 2020

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Prince Harry, Meghan thank Canada for Christmas visit

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle thanked Canada for the 'warmth and hospitality' they received during a private trip to B.C.’s West Coast over Christmas during a visit to London’s Canada House on Tuesday.
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Bodies stored in patient rooms due to overcrowded morgues

Overcrowding at morgues at two Ottawa hospitals have led to some bodies being stored in patient rooms, union officials say.
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Earthquake rattles already battered Puerto Rico

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico Tuesday morning, a day after another powerful shock on the island that’s still recovering from devastating hurricanes in 2017.
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Volunteers, Canadians battling Australia wildfires

Another group of Canadian firefighters have arrived in Australia to assist local crews, including many volunteers, in fighting massive wildfires across the country.

Judge in Harvey Weinstein trial denies defence request for delay as jury selection begins

The judge at Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial ordered jury selection to begin as scheduled today, rejecting a defence request for a "cooling-off period" after prosecutors in Los Angeles brought new charges against him.

What's changed to protect women since Harvey Weinstein's accusers went public?: 'Everything … and nothing'

Silence continues to be sought through legal non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexual harassment in the workplace, and two of Harvey Weinstein's accusers describe the effects these types of NDAs have had on them.
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How sexual assault accusers can be silenced by NDAs

Some of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers say they were unable to speak out because they had signed a non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. The National’s Adrienne Arsenault talks to some of the people fighting NDAs, including a Weinstein accuser.
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Fertility clinic broke rules for decades, documents show

Authorities knew that an Ottawa fertility clinic was violating federal rules, but allowed it to treat patients for decades, documents obtained by CBC News show.
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The National for Monday, Jan. 6., 2020 — U.S.,Iran fallout; Weinstein accuser interview

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Exercise could help prevent dementia

A new study has found that regular aerobic exercise is beneficial for brain health and could help prevent dementia.
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Newfoundland digs out from 40 cm of snow

The first major snowfall of the year dumped more than 40 centimetres of snow on parts of Newfoundland.
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Accusers hold rally as Weinstein trial starts

A group of women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault held a rally across the street from the courthouse as the former mogul arrived for his trial. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to rape and predatory sexual assault against two women.
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First-hand look at devastation from Australia wildfires

As rain and cooler temperatures bring minimal relief from the wildfires in Australia, David Common gets a first-hand look at the devastation the massive fires have caused.
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The possible consequences of killing Iran’s top general

U.S. President Donald Trump is defending the decision to kill a top Iranian general while others are examining the consequences. We also look at whether threats to attack Iran’s cultural sites would be legal.
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Iran vows revenge while Soleimani mourned

Mourners packed the streets of Tehran for Qassem Soleimani’s funeral while Iranian officials threatened revenge.
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Are shoppers ready for future of retail?

Retailers say it's hard to replace the appeal of the human touch.
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Eugene Levy on why Schitt's Creek has to end

As Schitt's Creek enters its last season, co-creator and star Eugene Levy admits the cast had a hard time saying goodbye.
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How Harvey Weinstein’s trial could play out

The most serious charges against Weinstein are 2 counts of predatory sexual assault that carry a mandatory life sentence
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World junior star Lafreniere celebrated in hometown

Alexis Lafreniere’s world junior gold medal could just be the start to a very good year for the young Quebecer who's poised to go high in the NHL draft.
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Australia’s hot weather to return, while heat remains on PM

The wildfires have so far scorched an area bigger than Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island combined.
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U.S. denies it’s detaining Iranians based on country of origin at border

Iranian-Canadians say U.S. border officers detained them and questioned them about political ideology and family ties. But U.S. border officials say there’s been no directive to detain Iranians based on country of origin.
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Trump tweets threat against Iran 

Trump said if Iran attacks Americans or U.S. assets, the U.S. would hit Iranian targets 'very hard and very fast'
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How Soleimani's killing could rock the Middle East

The U.S. strike has raised the spectre of wider conflict in the Middle East.
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The National for Jan. 5, 2020 —Iran-U.S. hostility escalates, Schitt's Creek & Eugene Levy

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