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Global National: July 26


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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made sweeping shuffles to his cabinet, aiming to give the Liberals a much-needed boost ahead of the next federal election. The breakdown of the big changes, what was perhaps a puzzling move, and whether the overhaul could have an impact. India, the world's largest exporter of rice, is banning the export of small and medium grain rice. What's behind the drastic decision, and how some fearful consumers have responded. While Nova Scotia mourns the three people who died in the flash floods, many more lives could have been lost without the help of courageous first responders. Some of the remarkable rescue stories, including one woman who says she's alive thanks to a firefighter who kept a tight grip on her. Retired Maj. David Grusch, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, has testified before Congress, alleging the government isn't being honest about UFOs. The details of Grusch's claims, the Pentagon's reaction, and the push for the White House to be transparent about what it knows. And she was rebellious, uncompromising and courageous. Sinéad O'Connor, who rose to worldwide fame with her hit song "Nothing Compares 2 U," and gained notoriety for tearing up a picture of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live," has died at the age of 56. We look back at O'Connor's music and impact.
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