Long-distance relationship. Nine years ago, one man talked another out of jumping off Waterloo Bridge to his death -- and yesterday, they ran the London Marathon together, at the exact same time.

London marathon runners, Afghanistan attack, naked mole rat study, and more

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News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the beaver a national symbol.) New episodes Monday to Friday by 7:30 pm E.T.

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