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The 19-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings is in custody after an extensive manhunt involving thousands of law enforcement officials, police say. 11:49 PM ET video

Tulita, N.W.T., RCMP make 2nd big vodka seizure

Charges are pending against two Tulita, N.W.T., men after RCMP seized more than 80 bottles of vodka being transported into the community by snowmobile Friday morning. 5:04 PM ET

Yellowknife has some of N.W.T.'s highest liquor prices

Liquor prices in Yellowknife are some of the highest in the territory, despite having lower transportation costs and competition between 2 private liquor stores. 5:30 PM ET

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