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WASHINGTON — It's the political nailbiter Washington has been awaiting. A local bar is opening early to serve Russian vodka and an 'FBI' breakfast — French toast, bacon and ice cream. All the U.S. TV networks will cut into their live programming.

MONTREAL — Former Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum was granted parole Tuesday after serving one-sixth of his one-year sentence on corruption-related charges.

An Ontario woman whose son was killed secretly fighting against Islamic State militants in northern Syria last year says she was devastated to finally learn the details of his death.

OTTAWA — Federal New Democrats have confidence in the voting system they have in place for their leadership race as mud continues to fly over the recently concluded Conservative campaign.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Emera Inc. is banking on hopes that Massachusetts will see its proposed submarine power cable from New Brunswick to Plymouth, Mass., as the best option to provide the state with clean electricity.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's independent police watchdog is investigating a possible case of excessive use of force by Halifax Regional Police officers during an arrest in late April.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index chalked up a moderate gain Tuesday as the price of bullion soared to a seven-week high. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index rose 54.78 points to 15,464.

OTTAWA — The federal finance minister came to the defence Tuesday of the Liberals' promised, $35-billion infrastructure bank, insisting it would create less risk for taxpayers than if the government shouldered the financial burden for projects alone.

TORONTO — Fans of "Big Brother Canada" are hoping to save the reality TV series from cancellation.

TORONTO — Charlie Watson has been riding the unpredictable wave of esports for seven years now.