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Aug. 21, 2024 | A work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railways is set to begin after labour negotiations stall. Vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz speaks at the Democratic National Convention. Plus, growing ‘smart’ veggies to help fight diabetes.

00:00 The National for August 21, 2024
00:55 Breaking | Canada rail shutdown begins
03:51 VP pick Tim Walz addresses the DNC
13:20 Trump holds 1st outdoor rally since shooting
13:51 Anger and calls for Israel-Gaza ceasefire
16:10 Police investigate threats to Jewish institutions
16:45 Taylor Swift speaks after foiled attack plot
17:09 Ontario closing several drug consumption sites
19:45 Joey Votto retires from baseball
20:17 Quebec needs to hire 3,800 teachers
22:48 Researchers work to grow healthier veggies
25:16 The Breakdown
26:10 Key moments from Tim Walz's DNC speech
38:25 How Harris changed the presidential race
43:30 The Moment | Surprise whale greeting

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