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Train carrying crude oil derails east of Saskatoon: Emergency crews have contained crude oil leaking from a damaged rail car, according to a Canadian Pacific Railway spokesman. The derailment happened this morning about 150 kilometres east of Saskatoon. more »

Regina tornado chasers interviewed about Oklahoma disaster: Two Regina-based storm chasers and spotters are tracking the same system that spawned the deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. more »
Saskatchewan being allowed 450 more immigrants annually: Saskatchewan will be allowed to welcome 450 more immigrants every year under the provincial nominee program, according to a new deal with Ottawa. more »
Controversy swirls around chief who sexually assaulted teen: The Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation, in southeast Saskatchewan, is in turmoil because the band's chief has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage girl on the reserve. more »
'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform: Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Conservative caucus this morning that he's "very upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly. more »

Senate set to debate expense audits amid greater scrutiny: The Senate will debate its own committee's reports into living expenses claimed by three senators Tuesday night in a session that could see Senator Mike Duffy's claims sent back for a second audit. Follow our live blog. more »

Search for deadly Oklahoma tornado survivors nears end: The search for survivors and bodies following the most powerful type of tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb that levelled a school and killed at least nine children on Monday is almost over. more »
Deadly Oklahoma tornado confirmed as most powerful type: Emergency workers neared the end of their search Tuesday afternoon for survivors in Moore, Okla., following a deadly tornado that weather officials said was now classified among the most powerful type of twister. more »
Rob Ford faces more calls to address crack allegations: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford remained silent on Tuesday about allegations he was filmed smoking what appeared to be crack cocaine, even amid mounting pressure from councillors to make a proper statement on the allegation. more »
Children driven around too much, Canadian report suggests: Fewer Canadian kids are commuting by walking or biking as a new report reveals a marked decline among young people using active modes of transportation. more »

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