Toronto Star
Standoff deepens over electing House speaker
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- Standoff deepens over electing House speaker
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- House Republicans plowed through the second day of the new Congress, with no clear off-ramp from their political chaos over electing a new speaker. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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- Rick Singer gets 3.5 years in prison for college scam
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The mastermind of the college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared multiple celebrities has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Rick Singer, mastermind behind 'Varsity Blues' college scam, gets 3.5 years in prison" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/varsity-blues-mastermind-faces-sentencing-for-college-scam.html.
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- Funeral procession for slain OPP officer
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Thousands of officers and first responders marched in procession along with family members and friends before the funeral for Const. Greg Pierzchala. A police motorcade made its way through city streets in Barrie, Ont., as members of the public watched. Pierzchala was killed in an ambush attack in Hagersville, Ont. (JAN. 4 / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Read " ‘So much more than just a police officer’: Slain OPP constable remembered at funeral" at https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/01/04/private-funeral-in-barrie-ont-today-for-slain-opp-officer.html.
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- Proud Bavarian family pay respects to Pope Benedict XVI
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Proud Bavarian family pay respects to Pope Benedict XVI (JAN. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Some 200,000 turn out over 3 days to view Benedict’s body" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/01/04/pope-praises-acute-and-gentle-benedict-ahead-of-funeral.html.
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- Kevin McCarthy fails to win House speakership in 4th vote
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- GOP leader Kevin McCarthy fails anew to win the House speakership Wednesday in dramatic fourth round voting as the chamber plunged into Day Two of the new Congress with no end in site to the political chaos Republicans have created. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "‘Groundhog Day’: Republican leader Kevin McCarthy loses in sixth round of votes for House speaker" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/mccarthy-to-try-again-for-house-speaker-with-trump-backing.html.
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- CES 2023: Tech world to gather, show off gadgets
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- CES, the annual tech industry event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is returning to Las Vegas this week with the hope that it looks more like it did before the coronavirus pandemic. (Jan 4) (AP Video: Eugene Garcia, Luke Sheridan)
Read "Best of CES 2023: Electric skates, pet tech and AI for birds" at https://www.thestar.com/life/2023/01/04/best-of-ces-2023-electric-skates-pet-tech-and-ai-for-birds.html.
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- Officer warns driver of car linked to Idaho deaths
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- An Indiana sheriff's deputy gave Bryan Kohberger a verbal warning for following too closely, about a month after four University of Idaho students were killed. Kohberger was later found in Pennsylvania and charged in the killings (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Man charged in students’ killings might be headed to Idaho" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/man-charged-in-students-killings-might-be-headed-to-idaho.html.
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- Rep: Damar Hamlin recovery 'in positive direction'
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- His marketing representative says Damar Hamlin’s recovery is moving in “a positive direction” two days after the Buffalo Bills safety collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game against Cincinnati. (Jan. 4) (AP Video: Patrick Orsagos)
Read "Family rep: Hamlin’s recovery moving in positive direction" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/family-rep-hamlins-recovery-moving-in-positive-direction.html.
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- Idaho suspect pulled over twice in Indiana
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Idaho suspect Bryan Kohberger was stopped twice in Indiana on December 15, just weeks before his arrest. Kohbeger was stopped for "following too closely" while driving and was released "with a verbal warning." (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Man charged in students’ killings might be headed to Idaho" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/man-charged-in-students-killings-might-be-headed-to-idaho.html.
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- Biden: House GOP Speaker chaos 'not a good look'
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- President Joe Biden says House Republicans' inability to unify behind a speaker candidate, which has prevented the chamber from beginning its legislative business, was “embarrassing” and “not a good look” for the country. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Biden: GOP speaker drama ‘embarrassing,’ ‘not a good look’ " at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/biden-gop-speaker-drama-not-a-good-look-for-country.html.
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- Italian resort mourns Benedict's death
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The small town of Castel Gandolfo, southeast of Rome, has been hit hard by the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who is beloved in the town and spent his summers there at the papal villa. (JAN. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Some 200,000 turn out over 3 days to view Benedict’s body" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/01/04/pope-praises-acute-and-gentle-benedict-ahead-of-funeral.html.
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- 'Romeo and Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's nude scene
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The two stars of 1968's “Romeo and Juliet” sued Paramount Pictures for more than $500 million on Tuesday over a nude scene in the film shot when they were teens. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Stars of 1968 film ‘Romeo and Juliet’ sue studio for child sexual abuse over nude scene" at https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2023/01/04/stars-of-1968-film-romeo-and-juliet-sue-studio-for-child-sexual-abuse-over-nude-scene.html.
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- Hakeem Jeffries blasts Republican House Speaker struggles
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said it was a "sad day for democracy," after Republicans failed to choose a house speaker and allow congress to begin its work. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "‘Groundhog Day’: Republican leader Kevin McCarthy loses in sixth round of votes for House speaker" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/mccarthy-to-try-again-for-house-speaker-with-trump-backing.html.
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- Cincinnati and Buffalo fans hold vigils for Damar Hamlin
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Football fans held vigils outside of the hospital that is treating Damar Hamlin, and outside of the Buffalo Bills home stadium. Hamlin was listed in critical condition in Cincinnati after he had a cardiac arrest during Monday night's NFL game. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Collapse of Bills’ Hamlin deepens Buffalo’s anguish, resolve" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/collapse-of-bills-hamlin-deepens-buffalos-anguish-resolve.html.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo's spectacular Saudi debut
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Thousands of fans packed Saudi club Al Nassr's Mrsool Park stadium to welcome football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. (Jan. 4) (AP video/Majd Handan)
Read "Ronaldo arrives in Saudi, says he’s come to South Africa" at https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/2023/01/04/ronaldo-arrives-in-saudi-says-hes-come-to-south-africa.html.
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- Mexico warlock reads tarot cards for the new year
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Mexico's self-proclaimed Grand Warlock made some bold predictions about the new year in his annual news conference. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "A tarot card reading for 2023" at https://www.thestar.com/life/2022/12/31/a-tarot-card-reading-for-2023.html.
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- Kevin McCarthy pushes to be speaker after losing 3 votes
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The newly-elected U.S. House Republican majority fell into disarray on the opening day of the new Congress, as Republican Kevin McCarthy fell short in multiple votes to become Speaker of the House. (Jan. 4 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "McCarthy to try again for House Speaker with Trump backing" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/04/mccarthy-to-try-again-for-house-speaker-with-trump-backing.html.
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- Pelé resting in Brazilian city he made famous
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Pelé's coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday, as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned. (Jan 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Brazilian players face backlash for skipping Pelé’s funeral" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/2023/01/04/brazilian-players-face-backlash-for-skipping-pels-funeral.html.
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- TTC fares, budget to increase as transit system focuses on security
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The TTC will hire 50 new special constables in the wake of a spike in violence on the transit system.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2023/01/04/ttc-fares-budget-to-increase-as-transit-system-focuses-on-security.html
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- Transgender inmate executed for fatal stabbing
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A Missouri inmate was put to death Tuesday for a 2003 killing, becoming what is believed to be the first transgender woman executed in the U.S. (Jan 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Transgender Missouri inmate executed for fatal stabbing" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/transgender-missouri-inmate-scheduled-to-be-executed-tuesday.html.
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- Bankman-Fried enters not guilty plea in FTX case
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court Tuesday to charges that he cheated investors and looted customer deposits on his cryptocurrency trading platform. (Jan. 3) (AP Video/Ted Shaffrey/Robert Bumsted)
Read "FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud charges" at https://www.thestar.com/business/2023/01/03/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-pleads-not-guilty-to-fraud-charges.html.
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- Cruise ship rescues migrants off Florida coast
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Crew members aboard Celebrity Beyond rescued 19 migrants from a crowded boat Monday, and crew members aboard Carnival Celebration spotted five people in distress on a small vessel about 29 miles northwest of Cuba. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "2 cruise ships rescue more migrants off Florida coast" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/2-cruise-ships-rescue-more-migrants-off-florida-coast.html.
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- Pennsylvania state police brief on Idaho suspect capture
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A criminology graduate student charged in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students agreed Tuesday to be extradited from Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week, to face charges in Idaho (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Idaho slayings suspect agrees to extradition to face charges" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/suspect-in-idaho-slayings-not-expected-to-fight-extradition.html.
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- Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham dead at 90
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA’s Apollo program, has died. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham dead at 90" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/01/03/apollo-7-astronaut-walter-cunningham-dead-at-90.html.
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- Fans react to Bills’ Damar Hamlin in critical condition
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during Monday night’s game. Fans in Cincinnati left candles and a sign outside the UC Medical Center, where Hamlin was in critical condition Tuesday. (Jan. 3) (AP Video: Patrick Orsagos)
Read "Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive for kids" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/01/03/fans-give-millions-to-damar-hamlins-toy-drive-for-kids.html.
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- Pelé resting in Brazilian city he made famous
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Pelé's coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday, as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous" at thestar.com/news/world/americas/2023/01/03/brazil-prepares-to-bury-pel-in-city-he-made-soccer-mecca.html.
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- Kevin McCarthy falls short in first House speaker vote
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was dealt a historic defeat in first-round voting Tuesday to become House speaker, sending the new Congress into opening day tumult as conservative colleagues opposed his leadership. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, not giving up" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/new-congress-to-convene-but-will-mccarthy-be-house-speaker.html.
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- NY Rep.-elect George Santos at Capitol amid controversy
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Embattled U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos is set to be sworn in despite a spiral of investigations from federal and local prosecutors into his campaign spending and lies about his family history, resume and education. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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- Freedom Caucus members stand firm against Kevin McCarthy
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- House Republicans teetered on the brink of chaos Tuesday on the opening day of the new Congress, as GOP leader Kevin McCarthy sparred with right-flank colleagues who are refusing to give him their votes to become House speaker. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, not giving up" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/new-congress-to-convene-but-will-mccarthy-be-house-speaker.html.
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- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in to a second term as he considers a potential run for president in 2024; rails against "woke" ideology. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/florida-gov-ron-desantis-sworn-in-for-second-term.html.
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- Gov. Mike DeWine honors Bills' Damar Hamlin after collapse
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine held a moment of silence Tuesday for Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin, who collapsed during the Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Family of Bills’ Hamlin thanks supporters, asks for prayers" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/01/03/family-of-bills-hamlin-thankful-for-outpouring-of-support.html.
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- Kevin McCarthy in 'battle' to be elected House Speaker
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- House Republican leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy says he's in a "battle for the conference and the country" as he spars with right-flank conservatives who refuse to give him their votes to become Speaker of the House. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "New Congress to convene but will Kevin McCarthy be House Speaker?" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/new-congress-to-convene-but-will-mccarthy-be-house-speaker.html.
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- Pennsylvania officer killed, 2nd wounded, suspect dead
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The man suspected of fatally shooting a Pennsylvania police chief and wounding another officer in confrontations during a foot pursuit near Pittsburgh was killed by police after a chase later Monday, authorities said. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Police: 5 guns recovered after police chief killed, 2 hurt in Pennsylvania" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/police-5-guns-recovered-after-police-chief-killed-2-hurt.html.
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- NFL Bills' Damar Hamlin critical after cardiac arrest
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field after a tackle hours earlier during a game in Cincinnati against the Bengals. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Bills’ Damar Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/01/03/bills-hamlin-in-critical-condition-after-collapse-on-field.html.
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- Kyiv residents clean up after NYE attack
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Two days after their homes were destroyed following a Russian rocket attack, residents in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district continued to clean up the damage while mourning the loss of 36-year-old resident Iryna Kaharlytska. (Jan. 3 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Russia, shaken by Ukrainian strike, said mulling more drones" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/01/03/russia-shaken-by-ukrainian-strike-said-mulling-more-drones.html.
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- Pope Benedict XVI leaves a 21st century legacy
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Pope Benedict XVI's seven-year tenure as spiritual leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics was marked by controversy and reform. (Dec. 31 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Benedict XVI, first pope to retire in 600 years, dies at 95" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2022/12/31/benedict-xvi-first-pope-to-retire-in-600-years-dies-at-95.html.
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- Queen guitarist Brian May is knighted
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Brian May is now a "Sir.'' Queen's guitarist, who has a doctorate in astrophysics and is an animal welfare advocate, received a knighthood Friday as part of the U.K.'s annual New Year's Honours list. (Dec. 31 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Brian May: Knighthood comes with ‘a little bit more clout’" at https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2022/12/30/queen-guitarist-receives-knighthood-becomes-sir-brian-may.html.
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- Family of Montreal inmate who died while illegally detained hold vigil
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Family, friends and community members gathered Friday evening to mourn and remember a 21-year-old man who died in hospital after being injured inside a Montreal jail on Christmas Eve. Nicous D'Andre Spring was being illegally detained at the detention centre known as Bordeaux jail, according to Quebec's Public Security Department. (DEC. 31 / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Read "Man who died after being injured in Montreal jail was in ‘illegal’ detention" at https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/12/30/man-killed-after-being-injured-in-montreal-jail-was-in-illegal-detention.html.
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- Benedict XVI pope emeritus has died
- Runtime
- 4:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Benedict XVI, the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years, has died. (DEC. 31 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2022/12/31/benedict-xvi-first-pope-to-resign-in-600-years-dies-at-95.html.
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- Vatican mourns the loss of Benedict XVI
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died. He was 95. Benedict was the first pope in 600 years to resign. Benedict had become increasingly frail during his almost 10 years of retirement. Benedict’s dramatic decision in 2013 to resign paved the way for the conclave that elected Pope Francis. (AP Video shot by Luigi Navarra. Dec. 31)
Read "Pope Francis grateful for ‘noble’ Benedict and his prayers" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2022/12/31/wealth-of-tribute-comes-for-benedict-who-desired-simplicity.html.
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- Buffalo faces more snow after deadly storm
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Storm-battered Buffalo braced Tuesday for fresh snow; officials urge drivers to stay off the roads. (Dec. 27 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2022/12/27/more-snow-in-store-for-buffalo-after-blizzard-for-the-ages.html.
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- New hospital program helps Toronto's homeless, cuts ambulance offload times
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A Toronto hospital has opened a stand-alone clinic where paramedics can drop off homeless people who are intoxicated by alcohol so they can recover and then access services. Early results show dramatic improvements for ambulance off-load times and freed-up beds in the emergency department. The University Health Network has launched a "stabilization and connection centre" near its Toronto Western Hospital with several partners, including Toronto Paramedic Services. (DEC. 27 / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Read "New hospital program helps Toronto’s homeless, cuts ambulance offload time" at https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/12/27/new-hospital-program-helps-torontos-homeless-cuts-ambulance-offload-time.html.
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- Ukrainian soldiers build surveillance car for strikes
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Ukrainian soldiers build surveillance car for strikes (DEC. 27 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read today's update on the war in Ukraine at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/2022/12/27/lavrov-ukraine-must-demilitarize-or-russia-will-do-it.html.
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- No end in sight for femicides in Mexico
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- No end in sight for femicides in Mexico (DEC. 27 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Femicides in Mexico: Little progress on longstanding issue" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/2022/12/27/femicides-in-mexico-little-progress-on-longstanding-issue.html.
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- N.Y. Governor: snow storm isn't over yet
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York's governor warned that the danger is from a massive blizzard is not over as communities near Buffalo brace for as much as an additional foot of snow. (Dec. 26 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2022/12/27/more-snow-in-store-for-buffalo-after-blizzard-for-the-ages.html.
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- Arctic blast sweeps U.S. ahead of Christmas
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Across the country, officials have attributed more than a dozen deaths to exposure, icy car crashes and other effects of a battering winter storm. (Dec. 24 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
- Title
- Justin Trudeau says Canada is fortunate to be a 'country of peace' in Christmas message
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In his annual Christmas message, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking Canadians to remind themselves how fortunate they are "to live in a country of peace." But he says that 2022 was a challenging year and acknowledges that for some, the holidays won't be easy. (DEC. 24 / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Read "Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is fortunate to be a ‘country of peace’ in Christmas message" at https://www.thestar.com/politics/2022/12/24/trudeau-says-canada-is-fortunate-to-be-a-country-of-peace-in-christmas-message.html.
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- Packed emergency wards as COVID roils Chinese towns
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Packed emergency wards as COVID roils Chinese towns (DEC. 24 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Packed ICUs, crowded crematoriums: COVID roils Chinese towns" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/2022/12/24/packed-icus-crowded-crematoriums-covid-roils-chinese-towns.html.
- Title
- Big queues at Vancouver International Airport as travel woes stretch on
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Travellers across the country are scrambling to escape a cascade of disruptions triggered by heavy snow that paralyzed Vancouver's airport this week, as fresh winter storms bear down on southern B.C. and Ontario. (DEC. 23 / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Read "A travel nightmare before Christmas in Vancouver as ice hits bridges, SkyTrain line" at https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/12/23/frigid-temperatures-ease-but-snow-freezing-rain-floods-bring-new-risks-to-bc.html.
- Title
- TV sports anchor braves the cold weather shift
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- As winter weather blankets the U.S., sportscaster Mark Woodley from Iowa TV station KKWL braved blizzard conditions Thursday morning to report. (Dec. 23 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Read "Massive winter storm brings frigid temps, snow and ice to U.S." at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2022/12/23/holiday-travel-in-us-upended-as-forecasters-warn-of-bomb-cyclone.html.
