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New U.S. government shutdown scuppers weddings, KKK rally
With the shutdown of the U.S. federal government affecting everything from bike rides to cashing cheques, Americans are finding that "the government" entails a lot more than the stereotype of faceless Washington bureaucrats cranking out red tape. More read comments video
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U.S. government shutdown: Republicans, Democrats and the blame game
For the cynical political observer, the greatest concern for Republicans and Democrats coming out of the partial government shutdown may not be the short- or long-term effects on the country, but rather which party will shoulder the blame for the continuing impasse. More read comments
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Ireland grapples with whether to kill or keep the Senate
People in Ireland will be voting on Friday whether or not to abolish the Senate, a notion that has preoccupied the minds of many Canadians in light of the recent expense scandals. But as Margaret Evans reports, getting rid of the Senate won't necessarily fix Ireland's parliament. More read comments
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Tom Clancy, bestselling novelist, dies at 66
Bestselling novelist Tom Clancy, best known for his intricate, compelling and plausible thrillers such as The Hunt for Red October and Patriot Games as well as for blockbuster video game franchises including Rainbow Six and Splinter Cell, has died at the age of 66. More read comments video audio
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