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CBC.ca

Arizona police suspect crime in disappearance of Today show host's mother
The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday.

Fact check: Fake Grammys photo of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry
No, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were not photographed at the Grammys on Sunday. But these fake photos were shared widely online.

Olympic appeal for U.S. skeleton racer who accused Canada of sabotage is outside jurisdiction: sports court
U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender's last chance to make the Olympic field may have been lost Monday, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport saying it lacks the jurisdiction to change the result of a race that could have earned her a berth in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

Financiers who defrauded investors in Man. and Ont. projects each sentenced to 5 years in jail, $12 million
Jawad Rathore, 49, and 50-year-old Vince Petrozza were executives for Fortress Real Developments Inc., a defunct Toronto-area syndicated mortgage company that raised funds for a failed 45-storey tower in downtown Winnipeg called SkyCity and a Barrie mixed-use development called the Collier Centre.

‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping
Researchers have identified that some dogs are "gifted word learners” — pups who know the names of more than 100 toys. In fact, these dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping. And even if your dog isn’t in this "gifted" group, there are many ways to help them improve how they learn.

Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, resigns as MP
Former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair resigned as an MP on Monday after the Prime Minister's Office announced that he will be Canada's next high commissioner to the U.K.

IN PHOTOS | Best of Westminster Kennel Club dog show
The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is underway, and over 3,000 dogs from around the world have gathered in New York City to participate in various competitions.

Trump says he'll lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had agreed on a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers and stopping its purchases of Russian oil.

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial in Toronto starts Tuesday
Frank Stronach's trial in Toronto gets underway Tuesday on charges of sexual assault against multiple women. Some of the allegations against the 93-year-old billionaire businessman date back nearly 50 years.

Hamilton woman to pay a fraction of $101K bill after province rescued 55 miniature poodles from her home
The Ontario Animal Care Review Board says it balanced the “significant public resources expended” and the woman's "limited financial resources."
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Toronto Star

Wiarton Willie says it will be an early spring. Is he mocking us?
Wiarton Willy is little better than a coin flip at predicting the weather. But in a world of uncertainty and upheaval, we still turn to him.

Former PM Harper says he did not sign Alberta separation petition
Speaking at an event in Ottawa, Harper said that in this moment of revived nationalism around the world, there is no reason why Canadians should not feel great pride in their country.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX to merge with his AI startup xAI
The combined company would have a valuation of $1.25 trillion, according to Bloomberg sources.

Toronto city hall evacuated over unattended bag
All city hall employees were evacuated Monday morning over an unspecified security threat, later revealed to be an unattended bag.

Toronto cancels contract with shelter security company after wage theft lawsuit
The city said it has ended a six-year business relationship with One Community Solutions after "thoughtfully" monitoring its business practices.

Toronto MP Bill Blair resigns to become high commissioner to U.K.
Blair told the Star by email that he informed the Speaker of the House of Commons he would step down as the MP for Scarborough Southwest.

Olivia Chow makes affordability pitch for her 2026 city budget
Mayor Olivia Chow dodged questions about whether she plans to run in the Oct. 26 mayoral election, despite her emphasis on affordability in her 2026 city budget.

Canadian woman's remains found in 1985 linked to suspected serial killer in Florida
A DNA firm says it has identified the remains of Jeanette Marcotte, who was last seen in Saskatchewan and was thought to be heading to Vancouver when she went missing.

This Toronto Zoo gorilla bit off the toe of another last summer. Now he's rejoining the troop
The zoo has provided an update on Zwalani, a 26-year-old male silverback who attacked two female gorillas last summer.

Eastern Ontario politicians worry the Toronto to Quebec City high-speed trains will skip Kingston
Public consultations have started to decide what route the trains will take through Ontario and Quebec.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. and India reach trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had agreed on a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for India lowering trade barriers and halting its of purchases of Russian oil and shifting them to the United States and potentially Venezuela.

NASA’s Artemis rocket suffers fuel leak during practice countdown
Nearly 10-day mission will send astronauts past the moon, around the mysterious far side and back to Earth
Norway's crown princess showed poor judgment over Epstein ties, Prime Minister says
Norway's prime minister said the country's crown princess, Mette-Marit, displayed poor judgment in having contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, following fresh reports of her ties with the late U.S. sex offender. It comes as Norway's monarchy faces several problems, among them the detention of Mette-Marit's eldest son on fresh criminal charges.
U.K. politician Peter Mandelson under pressure to quit House of Lords over Epstein ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Monday on former Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson to quit the House of Lords over his ties to the deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Music’s biggest stars protest Trump’s immigration crackdown at the Grammys
Entertainment’s awards season has coincided with the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns.

Syrian rap star Al Darwish returns home after 13 years to perform in post-Assad Damascus
Hani Al Sawah is performing his political songs in Syria again for the first time since fleeing the country in 2012
What's next for Trump's Gaza plan after the reopening of the Rafah crossing?
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt. But Hamas and Israel remain far apart on key issues, especially Hamas disarmament and Israel's withdrawal.
Penguins at Pittsburgh Zoo melt hearts with playful antics in the snow
Video provided by the zoo opens with the penguins eagerly running out of their enclosure and diving into the freshly fallen snow.
Trump announces trade deal with India centred on oil, reduced tariffs
According to U.S. President, tariff on Indian goods will go from 25 per cent to 18 per cent

Pakistani forces kill at least 177 militants in 48 hours, the highest toll in decades
Police backed by the military have been conducting raids in several areas against Baloch Liberation Army members since early Saturday
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Global News

13-year-old Australian boy makes ‘superhuman’ swim to save stranded family
Rescue services in Western Australia said the boy swam for four hours to shore — two while wearing a lifejacket, and two without.

Peter Mandelson resigns from U.K. Labour Party over Epstein ties
The latest mention of Mandelson follows last year's disclosure of correspondence between him and Epstein, including a note calling the convicted sex offender his 'best pal.'

Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested before his trial on rape, other charges
In new charges separate from the trial, Marius Borg Høiby was arrested for assault, threats with a knife and violation of a restraining order, police said in a statement.

Gaza border crossing with Egypt opens, but few can use it
An Egyptian official said 50 Palestinians were expected to cross in each direction on the first day of the Rafah border crossing operation.

Air India grounds Boeing Dreamliner after fuel control switch issue report
Air India said on Monday it had grounded one of its Boeing Dreamliners after one of its pilots reported an issue with the fuel control switch.

Earliest launch date for Artemis II set for Feb. 8 after cold weather delay: NASA
NASA says the earliest possible launch of Artemis II, which will carry Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen around the moon, is now scheduled for Feb. 8 due to weather delays.

Catherine O’Hara, Canadian actor and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara is best-known for her role as Kate McCallister in the 'Home Alone' movie series, alongside 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Beetlejuice.'

U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust
A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million).

Venezuela commercial airspace to reopen weeks after Maduro raid, Trump says
Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day.

B.C. premier calls meeting between Alberta separatists, Trump officials ‘treason’
B.C. Premier David Eby is condemning reports of meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials to discuss separation from Canada, accusing them of 'treason.'
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New York Times

Deal to Reopen Government Is Imperiled in the House
Some hard-line House Republicans have balked at the agreement Senate Democrats struck with President Trump to fund the government, complicating its path to enactment.

Clintons Capitulate on House Epstein Inquiry, Agreeing to Testify
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the ex-secretary of state, agreed to depositions they had long resisted days before the House was to vote to hold them in contempt.

Trump Unveils $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile
The “Project Vault” initiative is intended to reduce U.S. reliance on China for key technology components.

Trump Talked to Agents Investigating Election Claims
Also, the Supreme Court secretly made itself even more secretive. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Elon Musk Merges SpaceX With His A.I. Start-Up xAI
The deal further intermingles Mr. Musk’s companies and creates the most valuable private company on earth.

Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
The comments, made on a conservative podcast, follow a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections.

U.S. Military Tells Alaska and N.C. Troops to Stand Down on Possible Minnesota Deployment
More than 1,500 active-duty troops had been on standby to deploy to Minnesota, but were quietly taken off heightened alert over the weekend.

Brendan Banfield Found Guilty in Virginia Double Murder Trial
Prosecutors said Brendan Banfield carried out an elaborate scheme using a fetish website in 2023 to kill his wife and another man.

‘Today’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Missing, Authorities Say
Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, 84, was last seen on Saturday near her home in Tucson, Ariz. A sheriff said on Monday that investigators were treating her disappearance as a crime.

U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom
President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.
CNBC

Asia-Pacific markets set to climb on U.S.-India trade deal optimism; gold and silver rebound
Asia-Pacific markets looked set to rise after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and India had struck a trade deal.

From PopMart to JD.com: Britain and China rush to forge business deals as diplomatic thaw takes hold
Chinese firms moved to pledge hundreds of millions of investment in the U.K. as Starmer's visit to China spurred a flurry of business deals and money flows.

Elon Musk's SpaceX acquiring AI startup xAI ahead of potential IPO
Musk is combining rocket maker SpaceX with his AI startup, the largest tie-up in his expansive business portfolio.

Palantir beats fourth-quarter estimates on the strength of AI and defense demand
Palantir topped Wall Street's fourth-quarter estimates as more businesses and the U.S. government race to buy its artificial intelligence tools.

Rare earth miners jump as Trump announces establishment of critical mineral reserve
Trump's move is aimed at cutting America's dependence on China for materials essential to electric vehicles, defense systems and advanced technology.

Treasury yields tick higher on strong U.S. data; traders weigh Warsh Fed pick
U.S. Treasury yields were higher Monday as market watchers continued to weigh President Donald Trump naming Kevin Warsh as his pick for the next Fed chair.

Trump says U.S. and India reached trade deal, will lower tariffs immediately
The U.S. and India have reached a trade deal to lower tariffs, President Donald Trump announced.

Bitcoin is coming off a brutal week. Here's what's happening
Cryptocurrency markets fell as global equities and precious metals sold off, while bitcoin liquidations exacerbated downside moves.

Disney supercharged its parks. The booming division still has room to run
For Disney's fiscal first quarter, experiences represented 38% of the company's total revenue, yet generated a whopping 71% of its operating income.

China gloom: The 'Are you dead?' app is dead, and a 'crying horse' plushie is selling out
China shut down the "Are you dead" app, but the "crying horse" is selling out as the country grapples with a slowing economy and uncertainty.
Washington Post

U.S. and Iran plan talks in Istanbul, as Trump warns of ‘bad things’
Regional powers are working to bring together high-level negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, in hopes of staving off war.

Lord Mandelson, ex-ambassador to U.S., resigns from Labour over Epstein
He acknowledged that the weekend’s revelations further entangled him in the “understandable furor” surrounding the convicted sex offender.

Rafah crossing between Israel and Egypt reopens after nearly two years
Israeli troops seized the Rafah border crossing in May 2024. The reopening marks progress toward the second phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire deal.

U.S. and India seal trade deal after months of diplomatic tensions
The United States and India finalized a trade agreement Monday, helping stabilize a relationship that had been in decline during Trump’s second term.

Germany arrests five, saying they violated sanctions against Russia
Prosecutors said the suspects ran an export network that sent more than 16,000 shipments worth more than $30 million to Russian customers, including arms manufacturers.

Olympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict
The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.

Kenyan job seekers were lured to Russia, then sent to die in Ukraine
The Post spoke to four Kenyans who fought in Ukraine and relatives of nine other recruits, as a secret pipeline funnels young Africans to Russia’s military.

Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons: The missing goods of military-run Myanmar
Myanmar’s military regime has tightened import restrictions, exacerbating the country’s economic crisis and sparking widespread hardship among the people.

In Venezuela, change is coming fast. Relief is taking more time.
Washington and Caracas have moved quickly to open Venezuela’s oil sector to U.S. investment. Ordinary Venezuelans will wait longer to feel any benefit.

In Gaza, an ‘apocalyptic wasteland’ foretold
Seen two years later, a suppressed U.S cable warning of a “wasteland” in northern Gaza, as reported by Reuters, is a small footnote of history.
BBC

Sarah Ferguson emailed Epstein while he was in prison for child sex offence, documents suggest
The former duchess contacted the disgraced financier for business advice weeks before his release, disclosed documents appear to show.

'Strong and smart' - have Liverpool signed 'next Van Dijk' in Jacquet?
Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool for £60m from Rennes in the summer - but why are the Reds signing him?

Police review misconduct claims after files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein
The peer is accused of passing sensitive information to the convicted sex offender while he was business secretary.

England face Wales in Sydney showdown at 2027 RWC
England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney.

Two club-record signings - but are Palace papering over the cracks?
Crystal Palace end a horrendous January with a rollercoaster day - but are they just papering over the cracks?

Takeaways from the millions of newly released files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein
There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.

Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m but McNeil loan off
Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club-record deal worth up to £48m.

Raducanu wins first match since split from coach
Emma Raducanu records her first win since out-of-sorts Australian Open performance and split from coach Francis Roig.

BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
The Independent

Virginia man found guilty of killing wife and another man in scheme with au pair
Banfield faces the possibility of life in prison at sentencing

Savannah Guthrie’s mom taken from Arizona home ‘against her will’ say cops: Live updates
Authorities said Monday that the missing woman is ‘as sharp as a tack’ and did not wander off

Savannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept: sheriff
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Arizona home on Saturday night

Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns
Legal experts say President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information raises a host of conflict of interest questions

Nearly 23 million extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study says
The findings – published in the influential health journal The Lancet – show that Donald Trump’s closure of USAID could lead to more than 14m deaths alone

British soccer union wants fewer headers for pros, and none for kids, to protect players' brains
The Professional Footballers’ Association is set to announce the first comprehensive protocol to prevent CTE in British soccer players

Gas explosion in New Hampshire sparks a fire at a mental health facility
Three firefighters were injured when a natural gas leak caused an explosion and fire at a New Hampshire mental health center, but the building’s tenants and clients all evacuated safely

‘You’re a legend… the brother I always wanted’: Key revelations about Sarah Ferguson from Epstein files
Email suggest former duchess told Epstein she ‘did not’ and ‘would not’ call him a ‘P’

Sarah Ferguson’s charity to close ‘for foreseeable future’ after Epstein file revelations
Details about the former duchess’s friendship with Epstein have emerged in a new release of files by the US government

Children with cancer to have travel costs paid in new £10 million scheme
The fund is part of a wider package to transform young people’s cancer care























