In the news today, Nov. 9
Five stories in the news for Friday, Nov. 9
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U.S. JUDGE BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION OF KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE
TransCanada’s $10-billion Keystone XL pipeline project has suffered another setback after a U.S. federal judge blocked its construction to allow more time to study the potential environmental impact. U.S. District Judge Brian Morris’ order on Thursday came as the Calgary-based energy giant was preparing to build the first stages of the oil pipeline in northern Montana. The proposed 1,897-kilometre pipeline would carry crude from Hardisty, Alta., to Steel City, Neb.