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• 3 denied bond in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor 20 hours ago  –  During a hearing in a federal court in Grand Rapids, Mich., to review the evidence against the five defendants, Magistrate Judge Sally Berens ordered three of the men — Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta — to be held without bond until the trial.
• COVID-19 update: Explaining rapid tests and experimental treatments
• 'They chose the wrong person': Pierre Laporte's son reflects on his murder 50 years after October Crisis
• The latest on the coronavirus outbreak for Oct. 13
• COVID-19 again? Reinfection cases raise concerns over immunity
• Get informed on the top stories of the day in 1 quick scan

Quebec moves new regions into red zones, while Ontario sees 7-day average climb 13 hours ago  –  Ontario is reporting 1,550 new COVID-19 cases over the last two days, and B.C. and Alberta will provide updates later today after pausing for the holiday. Here's a look at COVID-19 news from Canada and around the world.

Supreme Court nominee Barrett sidesteps questions on the peaceful transfer of power, abortion

Conservatives want anti-corruption committee to probe WE Charity controversy

Domestic violence calls to police on rise during pandemic, yet some Alberta shelters have been quiet

Facing steep fines, Nova Scotians with COVID-19 tickets are trickling into court

2 more people claim they may have seen a drowned sailor's last calls for help

School food programs pivot to keep feeding students during COVID-19

Why Attorney General should intervene in Meng Wanzhou extradition case

Immigration lottery process opens today for parent, grandparent sponsorship

Sick dogs trigger questions about imported pets, respected purebred Puppy List

2nd COVID-19 vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

an hour ago  –  The National for October 13: COVID-19 spikes a cause for concern at some hospitals. Plus, why a paused vaccine trial isn’t a sign of failure.

Why Twitter suspended accounts made to look as if they belonged to Black Trump supporters

Convicted B.C. child killer tells appeal court he didn't murder toddler 37 years ago

Chargers won't be included with new iPhones, but Apple promises greater speed, durability

Early voters in U.S. facing long lines, COVID-19 concerns

CSIS sees warrant process as 'burdensome' and a 'necessary evil': federal review

Alberta Health Services to lay off up to 11,000 staff, mostly through outsourcing

240,000 people apply for new COVID-19 benefit on 1st day despite technical glitches

Some good news from around the world on Tuesday

Pickering, Ont., student's yearbook tribute to grandma changed to racist message, prompts school investigation

At least 61 COVID-19 cases tied to 'very large' outbreak at