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2 hrs ago | CBC News

Will alleged Ford video overshadow Toronto casino debate?

A debate about a proposed downtown casino is supposed to take centre stage at Toronto City Hall on Tuesday, but it seems a safe bet that a still-unseen video of Mayor Rob Ford will continue to be a topic of conversation.

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6 hrs ago | KOMO News

Police search for missing Oregon woman in Hawaii

Honolulu police are searching for a tourist from Oregon who has been missing on Oahu since Thursday.

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8 hrs ago | Miami New Times

Brother Jimmy's BBQ to Open in South Miami

Brother Jimmy's BBQ is opening its second Miami location at the Shops at Sunset Place .

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12 hrs ago | KFVS12

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.

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14 hrs ago | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Bed and breakfasts thrive

Hawaii Island is home to most of the 192 bed and breakfasts legally operating in the state, according to Hawaii Tourism Authority's 2012 Visitor Plant Inventory data.

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18 hrs ago | Bloomberg

Canada Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Wright Resigns Amid Payments Probe

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper 's chief of staff, Nigel Wright, resigned today amid an ethics probe of his role in repaying housing expenses claimed by Conservative Senator Mike Duffy.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Miami Herald

Jet-setter's love of travel fueled by early Miami trip

Carolyn Kremins has always loved to travel. Growing up in Long Island, she spent her childhood going on road trips to Niagara Falls and the Catskills.

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CBC News

Cape Breton fishermen pray as lobster season begins

Nova Scotia lobster fishermen and their families gathered on their boats in Main-a-Dieu on Sunday for the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony.

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NBC Dallas

Amtrak Train Derails in Chicago, Leads to Delays, Cancellations

An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans to Chicago derailed Sunday with at least 197 passengers on board, according to officials.

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C-SPAN

Book Discussion on [Operation Storm]

John Geoghegan talked about his book, Operation Storm: Japan's Top Secret Submarines and Its Plan to Change the Course of World War II , in which he recalls the failed Japanese mission to attack New York City and .. Read More John Geoghegan talked about his book, Operation Storm: Japan's Top Secret Submarines and Its Plan to Change the Course of ... (more)

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Spillingthebeans

Drool spotlight: UPPAbaby conquers Boston

When you sell strollers, stroller-spotting becomes a daily habit, and you notice which brands and models live in what parts of town.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Globe and Mail

Senator Mike Duffy's far and sudden fall

Senator Mike Duffy leaves Parliament Hill following a meeting of the Senate Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration committee on Parliament Hill on May 9, 2013 in Ottawa.

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Star-Telegram.com

Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash

The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, but a fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is connected to the accident.

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Examiner.com

Scandal Package at Fairmont Washington, D.C. begins as 'Scandal' TV season ends

Just as the hottest TV hit "Scandal" ended its season, and the Obama administration deals with a trifecta of scandals , the Fairmont Washington , D.C. Hotel revealed its Scandal Package May 17.

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Edmonton Journal

My House Beautiful: Hammers meet high heels in this home

With nary a 90-degree angle anywhere, a stone feature wall and other accessories she built herself, plus ceiling to floor windows overlooking Edmonton's river valley, Maegan Lukian's Edmonton condo is one of a kind.

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The Independent

My life in travel: Dawn O'Porter

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Fox News

Chaotic Scene:Probe Begins After Conn. Train Collision Injures 60

Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent more than 60 people to the hospital, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested Northeast Corridor.

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The Inter-Mountain

Strawberry Festival gears up for big finish

The sun came out Friday, giving a sun-splashed feel to the West Virginia Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon.

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Fri May 17, 2013

CBC News

Public raising funds to buy alleged Rob Ford crack video

Allegations that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been caught in a video smoking crack cocaine has prompted several online crowdsourcing campaigns aimed at raising $200,000 to buy the footage.

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WTMJ-AM Milwaukee

Walker signs bill benefiting Wisconsin Ducks

Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill benefiting the military-style amphibious vehicle known as the Wisconsin Duck.

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