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Police capture suspect in 2023 Portland shooting

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11:44 pm, Fri September 11, 2026
Russell urges gov't to declare drought a national emergency

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11:04 pm, Fri September 11, 2026
Drought slowing post-hurricane recovery of St. Thomas farmers

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11:01 pm, Fri September 11, 2026
Crawford says school closures and mergers should be debated in Parliament

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