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Ukraine crisis: U.S. prepares unilateral sanctions on Russia

Ukraine crisis

The United States is considering imposing unilateral sanctions on Russia over its threatening moves in Ukraine, a shift in strategy that reflects the Obama administration’s frustration with Europe’s reluctance to take tougher action against Moscow, according to U.S. and European officials.

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Rash of vandalism prompts plea to parents from RCMP

RCMP

A rash of late night vandalism in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain has prompted RCMP to write an open letter to parents asking them to keep an eye on their kids.

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Entertainment

Brett Kissel leads 2014 CCMA Awards nominations

Brett Kissel

Country superstar Brett Kissel nominated in eight 2014 Canadian Country Music Association Award categories; CBC funnyman Rick Mercer to share hosting duties with Jann Arden for the big night.

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Tech

Apple and IBM team up for new apps, mobile devices

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Apple is teaming up with former nemesis IBM in an attempt to sell more iPhones and iPads to corporate customers and government agencies.

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Sports

Toronto FC, Whitecaps desperate to pick up points

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Toronto hopes home-field advantage will help them build on an anemic 1-1-2 stretch as they host the goal-starved Vancouver Whitecaps at BMO Field on Wednesday night.

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Health

UN aims to stop HIV epidemic by 2030

Global AIDS

The number of people living with HIV worldwide has remained virtually unchanged in the past two years and AIDS-related deaths are at their lowest since peaking almost a decade ago, according to a report from UNAIDS.

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