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Canadian tornado kills 2 US men
Two Oklahoma men were killed and one remains missing after a tornado ripped through a tourist resort in northwestern Ontario, a meteorologist said Friday. (AP, 7/10/09)
2 die as small plane crashes near Vancouver, B.C.
Officials in Canada say a small passenger plane on final approach to Vancouver International Airport crashed near an IKEA store, killing both people on board. (AP, 7/10/09)
US soldier makes case to remain in Canada
The first woman soldier to flee the U.S. military for Canada to avoid the Iraq war on Wednesday appealed the findings of a report that led to her deportation order. (Associated Press Writer, 7/8/09)
Canadian isotope reactor to remain idle
A Canadian nuclear reactor that produces much of the world's radioactive isotopes will be shut down until late this year, the company that owns the reactor said Wednesday. (Associated Press Writer, 7/8/09)
Ex-defense contractor exec wants to plead guilty
A former defense-contracting executive from Pennsylvania intends to plead guilty to a kickback scheme after his case is transferred to a federal court in northern Florida. (Associated Press Writer, 7/8/09)