Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bail appeal in sex trafficking, racketeering case | CBC News

Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bail appeal in sex trafficking, racketeering case | CBC News

WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence. A second judge refused to grant bail to Sean (Diddy) Combs on Wednesday, saying the government had proved “by clear and convincing evidence” that no amount of bail could guarantee the hip-hop mogul won’t tamper with witnesses. U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter handed down the ruling…

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N.L. launches new website aimed at assisting dementia patients and their caretakers | CBC News

N.L. launches new website aimed at assisting dementia patients and their caretakers | CBC News

Shirley Lucas, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Health Minister John Hogan spoke at a news conference Monday about the launch of a new website with resources for people with dementia and their caretakers. (Arlette Lazarenko/CBC) The Newfoundland and Labrador government has a new campaign and website focused on supporting dementia…

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How often does your MP speak up in the House of Commons? | CBC News

How often does your MP speak up in the House of Commons? | CBC News

Members of Parliament all receive the same base salary — $203,100 — but some spend much less time on their feet in the House of Commons than others. Using data provided by the House of Commons, Radio-Canada ranked all 338 MPs on the number of times they’ve spoken in the Commons or exercised their right to vote in the current session of Parliament. The amount of…

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ANALYSIS | Washington’s indictment shines a bright light on the dark corners of Russian disinformation operations | CBC News

ANALYSIS | Washington’s indictment shines a bright light on the dark corners of Russian disinformation operations | CBC News

The affidavit of an FBI special agent, and the Russian documents attached to it, offer a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a vast Russian network of disinformation. Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted two Russians — both employees of state broadcaster RT — accused of illegally funnelling $9.7 million into a Tennessee media company….

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