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The final state of the union address of U.S. President Barack Obama’s presidency is underway on Capitol Hill, with a speech that is anticipated to focus on his administration's political legacy and the challenges that lie ahead for the country. More 9:14 PM ET read comments video

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Plans are in place for Iran to return 10 U.S. sailors to a U.S. navy vessel in international waters early Wednesday, but there are no immediate plans to return the two boats the sailors were on, a U.S. defence official said late Tuesday. More 8:20 PM ET read comments

Rachel Notley laughs at O'Leary suggestion he'd invest if she resigned

With a smile on her face, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley breathed a little fire of her own today when asked about a wealthy businessman's pledge to invest in the province's oil industry if - and only if - she resigns from office. More 6:24 PM ET read comments video

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Loonie briefly dips below 70 cents US for 1st time since 2003

The Canadian dollar has dropped below the 70-cent US level for the first time since May 2003. More 4:31 PM ET read comments video

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