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Twenty-seven soldiers injured in CFB Wainwright fire remain in hospital: Premier Smith
Of the 39 soldiers rushed to hospital after a deadly fire hit CFB Wainwright, 27 remain in hospital, Premier Danielle Smith announced Tuesday. In a televised address, before commenting on Monday night’s 10-question referendum, Smith spoke of the “four brave young soldiers who paid the ultimate price, preparing to defend our country.” “These men will […]
Ukraine peace, prisoner release & Trump meeting: What was discussed in Putin's meeting with US envoy Witkoff
Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss potential solutions to the Ukraine conflict. Witkoff presented proposals aimed at reviving negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the need for trilateral talks. During the meeting, they addressed the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American prisoner in Russia, and issues related to economic cooperation.
Putin inquires about Oslo talks’ results at his meeting with US envoy Witkoff
Steve Witkoff previously met with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in the Norwegian capital of Oslo
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to take questions for first time since separation vote
Smith says she now considers separation to be a dead issue in Alberta and there will be no more such votes as long as she is premier.
Helen Haines's second leg amputated but she is stable and 'a fighter', husband says – as it happened
Independent MP was struck by a car on Monday and her alleged attacker appeared in court on Wednesday'Deeply appalled': politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliamentAnthony Albanese has described the police interview on Tuesday with Brendan Nugent as "extensive" but that the motivation of the alleged "violent" attack against Helen Haines is still unknown.Certainly, it's a reminder that the world is a more dangerous and divided place than it was a generation ago.But I think that Australians do want to see their politicians be able to go about their business, to be able to get something from the back of their car, for goodness sake.My side, every side included. We all have to recognise that politics has got more aggressive.The particular impact on women in politics … [They] have got a different form of vilification and aggression towards them as well. Continue reading...
Bike lane standoff sends construction crews packing
A tense standoff unfolded in Etobicoke Tuesday night, as roughly 100 protesters gathered around construction equipment being used to remove the protected bike lanes along Bloor Street West. What started as a rally marking one week since protesters first managed to stop the removal of the bike lanes quickly escalated into a standoff between demonstrators […]
Soft-spoken David Pocock has big ambitions – but first he wants politicians to 'double down' on kindness
Independent senator's goals 'much bigger' than prime ministership, he reveals in first speech to National Press ClubGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastHe's six foot tall and full of muscle, but David Pocock's real strength is often sounding like the most sensible, commonsense voice in the room.At his first speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday, he said he wasn't launching a bid for prime minister – no matter how much some people might like the softly spoken senator to have more say in federal politics.A 25% tax on gas exports, which he said could fund anything from boosting welfare to health reforms and aged care.A 5% levy on datacentres to capture more benefits from the AI boom.Transparency reforms to shine a light on lobbyists, secret meetings with politicians and vested interests. Continue reading...
Van Zandt County deputy killed, Canton police officer injured in shootout with suspect
A Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputy was killed, and a Canton police officer was injured on Tuesday night after a suspect opened fire on law enforcement officers attempting to serve felony warrants at a residence, law enforcement officials said.According to the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began when deputies were assisting the Canton Police Department with a warrant service around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at a residence in the 4300 block of State Highway 198, just south of Canton.Authorities said the suspect was wanted on outstanding felony warrants issued by the Canton Police Department for aggravated assault and aggravated assault of a peace officer.Around 10:22 p.m., law enforcement personnel at the scene reported that shots were being fired from inside the residence toward deputies and officers outside, the sheriff’s office said.According to the sheriff’s office, officers returned fire, resulting in an exchange of gunfire that left a Canton police officer and a Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputy wounded.The Canton police officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officials have not released information about the officer’s condition.The sheriff’s office said the deputy was fatally wounded during the exchange of gunfire.The suspect was also found dead inside the residence from a gunshot wound, according to the sheriff’s office.The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.Authorities have not released the identities of the deputy, injured officer, or suspect.The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.
'Checkmate': Russia is winning the war as Ukraine runs out of friends
Donald Trump's move to throw Ukrainian leader President Volodymyr Zelensky under the bus ahead of the midterm elections allows Vladimir Putin to call the shots.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith makes it clear separation now dead issue
Danielle Smith says that Albertans have spoken in Monday’s referendum and that as long as she is premier, separation is a dead issue. Smith, in a TV address to the province, says there will be no more referendums on separation as long as she is in charge. And she says separation will not be used […]
On TV
Slow Horses — 6x6: "Judgment Day" (Apple TV)
Season finale. The safe house becomes unsafe as Lamb and Taverner finally join forces.
NOVA — 53x14: "Evolution: Need to Feed" (PBS)
Abbott Elementary — 6x3: "Tryouts" (ABC)
The step team tries out for a major competition, Melissa and Barbara take a special ed certification course, while Janine, Gregory and Jacob welcome a new substitute.
New Music

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In theaters
Clayface (109 minutes)
Matt Hagen's meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss's actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.
Klara and the Sun (116 minutes)
An Artificial Friend named Klara finds a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion and innocent wonder.
Wicker (105 minutes)
On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbours, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos.
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Warren Beatty and Shirley McLaine are brother and sister.

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Today In History
2018 — Julia Louis-Dreyfus Awarded Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
American actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, known for her roles in the sitcoms Seinfeld and Veep, was awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2018, which is considered the highest honor in comedy.
2012 — George McGovern, 1972 Dem. candidate, dies at 90
George Mc Govern, a former U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential candidate who ran unsuccessfully against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon in the 1972 election, died at the age of 90.
1966 — Deadly Aberfan Mining Disaster Kills 144
In 1966, a massive landslide of coal mining waste in the Welsh village of Aberfan engulfed and destroyed a local school, tragically killing 144 people, the majority of whom were children.
1964 — My Fair Lady film premieres, wins 8 Oscars
The American musical film My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, had its world premiere, and it later won eight Academy Awards, including that for best picture
1960 — Fourth and Final 1960 Presidential Debate Between Kennedy and Nixon
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon debated for the fourth and final time before the 1960 U.S. presidential election. U.S. presidents quiz
1959 — Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum Opens in NYC
The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opened in New York City
1940 — Ernest Hemingway Publishes "For Whom the Bell Tolls"
American novelist Ernest Hemingwaypublished his classic novel For Whom the Bell Tolls; it was later adapted into anacclaimed film
1907 — Lehár's "The Merry Widow" Premieres in New York
Franz Lehár's operette The Merry Widow premiered in New York City in 1907, introducing American audiences to the popular musical work.
1833 — Alfred Nobel's Birth and Invention of Dynamite
Swedish chemist, engineer, and industrialist Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite and other more powerful explosives, was born in Stockholm in 1833. He also founded the Nobel Prizes.
1805 — Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement fought on 21 October 1805 between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies. A British fleet of 27 ships under Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated a French and Spanish fleet of 33 ships off the southwest coast of Spain, near Cape Trafalgar. This decisive victory secured British naval supremacy for the remainder of the Napoleonic Wars.
1797 — Launch of U.S. Navy Frigate "Constitution"
The Constitution, one of the first frigates built for the U.S. Navy, was launched in Boston in 1797. It later gained fame as "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812, when it carried U.S. sailors to victory over the British in a series of naval battles.
1520 — Magellan's discovery of gateway to circumnavigating the globe
On this day in 1520, explorer Ferdinand Magellan and three Spanish ships entered the strait later named for him, sailing between the mainland tip of South America and the island of Tierra del Fuego toward the Pacific Ocean

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