Analysis Poll Tracker: 3-way race tightens again as Tories rebound

Three new polls give three different snapshots of the race, but this just suggests that the parties are neck-and-neck again. Poll analyst Éric Grenier breaks down the numbers. More 4:47 PM ET read comments

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Updated At least 87 killed as crane crashes into Mecca's Grand Mosque

A towering construction crane toppled over on Friday during a violent rainstorm in the Saudi city of Mecca, Islam's holiest site, crashing into the Grand Mosque and killing at least 87 people ahead of the start of the annual hajj pilgrimage later this month. More 6:29 PM ET read comments video

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Allegations Alan Kurdi's father is a people smuggler are 'ridiculous,' family says

The B.C.-based family of Abdullah Kurdi says allegations that he is actually a people smuggler are 'ridiculous.' More 6:38 PM ET read comments

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Canada's refugee acceptance falls far short of Stephen Harper's claims

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper says Canada is "the largest per capita refugee receiver in the world," but the numbers tell a different story. More 6:32 PM ET read comments video

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