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A man ties a British union flag with other tributes outside the Woolwich Barracks, in London, Friday, in response to the bloody attack on Wednesday when a British soldier was killed in the nearby street.

City set to seize derelict hotel

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The city is poised to seize the derelict St. Charles Hotel, which will uncork pent-up interest from developers, the head of Heritage Winnipeg hopes.

Cindy Tugwell said the Exchange District hotel is structurally sound, in a great location and has nearby ......

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    Elder Ernest Daniels raises an eagle feather at ceremony as Chief David Meeches (left), Grand Chief Murray Clearsky look on.

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    U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem, Israel, Thursday, May 23, 2013. The US and Israel raised hopes Thursday for a restart of the Middle East peace process, despite little tangible progress so far from Kerry's two-month-old effort to get Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table. (AP Photo/Jim Young, Pool)

    Kerry says focus should be on peace talks, not settlements, but seeks Israeli restraint

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    A truck is seen in the water after a portion of the Interstate 5 bridge collapsed into the Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Everett Daily Herald, Jennifer Buchanan)

    Slideshow embedded Bridge collapse survivor who fell in river: 'You hold on as tight as you can'

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    The Manitoba Jockey Club alleged the province's funding cut is illegal, and part of the government's plan to force the club into bankruptcy and turn over Assiniboia Downs to its neighbour, the Red River Exhibition.

    Jockey club launches $350-M civil suit against province

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    Fast & Furious is a franchise unique in Hollywood in that it started out as a series of movies about illegal street racing for gearheads and changed into a kind of blue-collar 007.

    Sixth street-racing sequel injects international intrigue into silly but thrilling high-speed action

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    WInnipeg starter Mark Hardy fires a heater at Lincoln batter Dennis Rabin Thursday night. Hardy gave up one run, five hits and struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings.

    Sizzling offence, splendid pitching hallmarks of early success for Goldeyes

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