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G20 report slams police for 'excessive' force May 16, 2012 10:26 PM ET — Poor planning by various levels of police, along with orders by a Toronto deputy police chief to "take back the streets," are to blame for t… 10:26 PM ET VideoAudio
Quebec to table special law in student tuition crisis May 16, 2012 10:32 PM ET — Quebec's Liberal government responds forcefully to the student crisis, after groups appeal against any special law. 10:32 PM ET Video
UN official sparks debate over Canadian food security May 16, 2012 10:08 PM ET — UN special rapporteur for food Olivier De Schutter has sparked a debate over whether Canadians have trouble affording to feed themselves, wi… 10:08 PM ET Video

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Mladic inflames old wounds at start of war crimes trial May 16, 2012 3:13 PM ET — Twenty years after his troops began brutally ethnically cleansing Bosnian towns and villages of non-Serbs, Gen. Ratko Mladic went on trial a… 3:13 PM ET Video
Assad claims Syria has captured foreign mercenaries May 16, 2012 9:03 PM ET — In his first interview since December, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad insisted his regime is fighting back against foreign mercenaries who… 9:03 PM ET
Obama slams Romney's 'vampire' capitalism May 16, 2012 9:02 PM ET — U.S. President Barack Obama's campaign has taken its first hard swing at Mitt Romney with a biting new TV ad that portrays the Republican as… 9:02 PM ET

Sports »

Watch & Chat: Devils at Rangers, Game 2 May 16, 2012 7:56 PM ET — Watch the live stream and chat online as the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers play Game 2 on Hockey Night In Canada. 7:56 PM ET
Jays' Brett Lawrie suspended 4 games, plans appeal May 16, 2012 10:10 PM ET — Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie has been suspended four games after hitting an umpire with his helmet. The Langley, B.C., nativ… 10:10 PM ET
Blue Jays power past Yankees May 16, 2012 10:17 PM ET — J.P. Arencibia, Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista and Kelly Johnson each hit home runs and Kyle Drabek pitched seven strong innings as the T… 10:17 PM ET

Hockey »

Watch & Chat: Devils at Rangers, Game 2 May 16, 2012 7:56 PM ET — Watch the live stream and chat online as the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers play Game 2 on Hockey Night In Canada. 7:56 PM ET
Coyotes' Martin Hanzal suspended 1 game for hit on Dustin Brown May 16, 2012 8:44 PM ET — Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal has been suspended one game for a hit on Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown. 8:44 PM ET
Stellicktricity: Fatigue often spells defeat May 16, 2012 8:17 PM ET — The fatigue factor that coach John Tortorella refuses to address regarding his New York Rangers has history on its side, writes HNIC Radio h… 8:17 PM ET

Politics »

Opposition wants answers on Chinese firm's telecom deals May 16, 2012 10:16 PM ET — The opposition is demanding to know what steps have been taken to address security concerns over foreign companies operating in Canada's tel… 10:16 PM ET Video
Environment panel never pushed carbon tax, president says May 16, 2012 8:16 PM ET — The head of a federal advisory panel on the environment says his group never suggested that the federal government adopt a carbon tax despit… 8:16 PM ET Video
RCMP conducted 5-month probe into leaked F-35 story May 16, 2012 10:03 PM ET — Documents show the Harper government called in the RCMP to investigate a politically embarrassing story involving the decision to sole-sourc… 10:03 PM ET

Business »

Enbridge plans reversal of oil pipeline to supply central Canada May 16, 2012 10:04 PM ET — Enbridge is planning to reverse the flow of a key oil pipeline to boost the supply of Western Canadian oil to markets in Ontario and Quebec. 10:04 PM ET
Spain, Greece, continue to worry investors May 16, 2012 4:58 PM ET — Europe's debt crisis threatened to further undermine Spain's ability to borrow Wednesday, as lenders demanded yields that neared the seven p… 4:58 PM ET
Federal Reserve moves closer to more stimulus May 16, 2012 4:37 PM ET — Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy if growth falters or threats escalate. 4:37 PM ET

Health »

Coffee drinkers reassured about health risks May 16, 2012 7:03 PM ET — Coffee drinkers can be reassured about the health risks of enjoying their cup of java, doctors say. 7:03 PM ET
Belly fat dangers go beyond weight scale May 16, 2012 1:43 PM ET — Stepping on a scale doesn't give the whole picture about your risk of complications from excess belly fat, according to a Statistics Canada … 1:43 PM ET Video
Maternal deaths dropped by half in 20 years May 16, 2012 1:55 PM ET — Global mortality rate for women giving birth has fallen by half over the past two decades, a UN report finds. 1:55 PM ET

Arts & Entertainment »

Canadian wave heads to Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012 3:01 PM ET — A strong Canadian contingent is heading to La Croisette for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, which will screen new movies from both establishe… 3:01 PM ET VideoAudio
Tom Thomson painting sells for $110K in B.C. auction May 16, 2012 10:12 PM ET — A painting bought at a Vancouver garage sale and believed to be by iconic Canadian artist Tom Thomson has been auctioned off for $110,000, c… 10:12 PM ET
Measha Brueggergosman, Feist feted by Royal Conservatory May 16, 2012 4:49 PM ET — Soprano Measha Brueggergosman and singer-songwriter Feist, two Canadian artists who have achieved international success, are the latest hono… 4:49 PM ET Video

Technology & Science »

Opposition wants answers on Chinese firm's telecom deals May 16, 2012 9:50 PM ET — The opposition is demanding to know what steps have been taken to address security concerns over foreign companies operating in Canada's tel… 9:50 PM ET Video
Canada's butterfly migration is largest on record May 16, 2012 11:38 AM ET — Butterflies have migrated across Eastern Canada this spring in unprecedented numbers, reflecting the warm winter throughout North America an… 11:38 AM ET
Internet surveillance bill not dead, Toews says May 16, 2012 5:22 PM ET — Public Safety Minister Vic Toews is denying reports that the Harper government intends to quietly shelve its controversial online surveillan… 5:22 PM ET

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