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Toronto gunman's relatives said he had mental health issues, but they never expected this rampage

The killer's family had tried to get him help for years. But nothing helped mitigate Faisal Hussain's mental health issues, his relatives said. Now they -- along with many others in Toronto -- are devastated by Hussain's shooting rampage that killed two people and wounded 13 others late Sunday night.

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IOC preparing 'detailed heat countermeasures' for Tokyo 2020

With exactly two years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japan continues to swelter under searing heat.

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Whirlpool loved Trump's tariffs. Now it's struggling

"Tariffs are the greatest!" President Donald Trump said on Twitter Tuesday morning. Whirlpool used to agree.

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Formula One scraps plans to launch Miami Grand Prix in 2019

Formula One has hit the brakes on a proposed 2019 race in Miami, shelving plans until at least 2020.

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Evacuations ordered in Sweden as fires rage as far north as Arctic Circle

Nearly 100 people were forced to leave their homes overnight in Sweden, emergency officials said Thursday, as dozens of forest fires rage across the country as far north as the Arctic Circle.

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5 things for July 24: Trump, North Korea, Greece fires, 'stand your ground,' climate

How long will the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii keep spewing out lava? Geologists say this eruption could last for years. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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WILLIAM CHRIS VINEYARDS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION IN TEXAS

100% Texas-grown wine, William Chris Vineyards now available in select restaurants and retail locations across the state with additional locations to be announced.

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This is what Shonda Rhimes has been working on for Netflix

Shonda Rhimes's first batch of shows for Netflix will primarily be female-powered stories, several of which will be spearheaded by female creatives.

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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot to feature African-American lead

The supernatural drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" will be getting a reboot with an African-American actress in the lead role, a Fox 21 Television Studios spokesperson confirmed to CNN.

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Georgia lawmaker Jason Spencer is under fire after dropping pants, yelling 'n-word' on 'Who Is America?'

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is calling for the resignation of a state lawmaker who dropped his trousers and repeatedly used the "n-word" on Sunday night's episode of the Showtime series "Who Is America?"

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Nearly $500,000 raised in two days to help a woman who lost 9 family members when a duck boat sank

When a duck boat capsized during a storm in southwestern Missouri last week, 17 people died.

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Eight killed in Nigeria mosque bombing

At least eight people were killed after a suicide bomber detonated explosives in a mosque in north-east Nigeria, police told CNN.

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Hasbro adjusts to life without Toys 'R' Us and stock soars

Hasbro hopes the worst is over. Sales fell 7% in the last quarter and earnings were down more than 10% from a year ago.

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New York Daily News to slash 50% of its newsroom

The New York Daily News is shedding about half of its editorial team, marking a grim development for the venerable but beleaguered tabloid.

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DONALD TRUMP'S ALL-CAPS IRAN TWEET IS A BIG DEAL

First, an admission: I have no idea why President Donald Trump tweeted the following at 11:24 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday night:

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What's next for Fiat Chrysler?

The new CEO of Fiat Chrysler has been handed a road map by industry legend Sergio Marchionne. But can he navigate the route?

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Houston Activating Heat Emergency Plan

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for those who need assistance escaping the heat.

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Black Workers Need "Real" Not "Fake" Paid Family Leave

When Dorcas, a home health aide living in New York, learned of her mother's illness, she used most of her vacation time to fly home and care for her. After a few weeks her leave was exhausted and tragically she could no longer afford to be with her mother in the final days of her illness. In the end, Dorcas was forced to take unpaid leave, and return to Florida, arriving just hours before her mother passed away.

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Applications Now Open for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort

100 high school students to be selected for all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime

Applications are being accepted now through Oct. 31, 2018, for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida. The program helps 100 select high school students, ages 13-19, from across the United States jump-start their life goals and pursue their dreams.

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Miss Black USA™ and Dr. Myla Bennett (Board Certified Plastic Surgeon) Partner For The Annual 2018 Pageant

In July, 2018, board certified plastic surgeon, business coach, and professional empowerment speaker Dr. Myla Bennett entered into a 2nd year partnership with the Miss Black USA™ pageant. The partnership’s with Dr. Myla Bennett and the Preserve Your Pretty® Campaign will continue to focus on increasing the self esteem of young women across the nation. This year’s pageant will take place on August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Miss Black USA™ Pageant will officially adopt the “Preserve Your Pretty®” campaign’s goal of educating young women on the true meaning of being pretty from the inside out. In addition to raising the self-esteem for women across the nation, Dr.Myla will serve as the official business coach for Miss Black USA 2018 winner in an effort to increase female leadership roles and entrepreneurship.

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