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Quebec's federation of college students is appealing to the government to return to the negotiating table and not pass a special law that would force classes to resume. 2:11 PM ET

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Protesters have succeeded in shutting down classes scheduled to resume today for some students at the University of Quebec in Montreal. 2:58 PM ET video audio

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The city of Sherbrooke, Que. and its police force are offering a $5,000 reward for information in the dirty needle case that has clothing retailers and consumers on edge. 4:19 PM ET

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