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Quebec students call for new tuition talks May 17, 2012 8:15 PM ET — Student groups slammed a new special law that is meant to defuse the tuition crisis, and are calling for new negotiations, while urging retu… 8:15 PM ET Video
Conrad Black denies seeking 'special treatment' May 17, 2012 9:00 PM ET — Former media baron Conrad Black denies requesting 'special treatment' from the Harper Conservatives to return to Canada on a temporary resid… 9:00 PM ET Video
G20 charges coming against Toronto police commanders May 17, 2012 4:22 PM ET — A handful of senior Toronto police commanders are expected to be charged in coming weeks for a variety of misconduct offences over their lea… 4:22 PM ET Video

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Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63 May 17, 2012 4:15 PM ET — American singer Donna Summer, who rose to fame with disco-era hits including Love to Love You Baby, Last Dance and Hot Stuff, has died of ca… 4:15 PM ET Video
Greek caretaker cabinet sworn in May 17, 2012 8:58 AM ET — Greece's caretaker cabinet was sworn in Thursday and will lead the country into next month's election, after a deadlocked vote sparked more … 8:58 AM ET
Facebook prices IPO at $38 US May 17, 2012 5:42 PM ET — Social networking giant Facebook has priced its initial public offering at $38 US a share, making it the largest internet IPO. Shares will b… 5:42 PM ET

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Oilers part ways with head coach Tom Renney May 17, 2012 8:49 PM ET — The Edmonton Oilers are parting ways with head coach Tom Renney. The team announced via Twitter account his contract will not be renewed. Th… 8:49 PM ET Video
Devils' defence rising to the occasion May 17, 2012 7:38 PM ET — The New Jersey Devils are seven wins from the Stanley Cup and still not pinching themselves because their defencemen have permission at long… 7:38 PM ET
Kings go for yet another 3-0 series lead May 17, 2012 3:44 PM ET — Tim Wharnsby takes a look at three key elements of Game 3 between the desperate Phoenix Coyotes and the surging Los Angeles Kings. 3:44 PM ET

Hockey »

Oilers part ways with head coach Tom Renney May 17, 2012 8:49 PM ET — The Edmonton Oilers are parting ways with head coach Tom Renney. The team announced via Twitter account his contract will not be renewed. Th… 8:49 PM ET Video
Kings go for yet another 3-0 series lead May 17, 2012 3:44 PM ET — Tim Wharnsby takes a look at three key elements of Game 3 between the desperate Phoenix Coyotes and the surging Los Angeles Kings. 3:44 PM ET
Devils' defence rising to the occasion May 17, 2012 7:38 PM ET — The New Jersey Devils are seven wins from the Stanley Cup and still not pinching themselves because their defencemen have permission at long… 7:38 PM ET

Politics »

Budget cuts claim famed freshwater research facility May 17, 2012 9:04 PM ET — A famous research facility in Ontario that pioneered investigations into acid rain is the latest victim of federal budget cuts. 9:04 PM ET
Old Age Security affordable without changes, watchdog says May 17, 2012 3:44 PM ET — Canada can afford its Old Age Security system without making younger Canadians wait an extra two years to receive benefits, Parliamentary Bu… 3:44 PM ET
Immigration changes leave Chinese woman's dreams dashed May 17, 2012 7:39 PM ET — Among the more than 280,000 people whose applications to come to Canada will be deleted under changes to the foreign skilled worker program … 7:39 PM ET Video

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Conrad Black denies seeking 'special treatment' May 17, 2012 9:00 PM ET — Former media baron Conrad Black denies requesting 'special treatment' from the Harper Conservatives to return to Canada on a temporary resid… 9:00 PM ET Video
Facebook prices IPO at $38 US May 17, 2012 5:42 PM ET — Social networking giant Facebook has priced its initial public offering at $38 US a share, making it the largest internet IPO. Shares will b… 5:42 PM ET
Does Facebook have staying power? May 17, 2012 4:52 PM ET — Facebooks first sharing offering, expected Friday, could end up valuing the social media site at over $100 billion. But market capitalizatio… 4:52 PM ET

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Weight loss during pregnancy helps mom and baby May 17, 2012 7:02 PM ET — Pregnant women who are overweight and obese can safely reduce their weight by eating a healthy diet to reduce the risks of complications for… 7:02 PM ET
'Good' cholesterol's heart benefits challenged May 17, 2012 3:42 PM ET — Having naturally high levels of "good" cholesterol doesn't lower the risk of heart attacks as believed. 3:42 PM ET
Antibiotic linked with rare but deadly heart risk May 17, 2012 9:59 AM ET — The antibiotic azithromycin, which is widely used for bronchitis and other common infections, seems to increase chances for sudden deadly he… 9:59 AM ET

Arts & Entertainment »

Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63 May 17, 2012 4:15 PM ET — American singer Donna Summer, who rose to fame with disco-era hits including Love to Love You Baby, Last Dance and Hot Stuff, has died of ca… 4:15 PM ET Video
Emily Carr works on block at Heffel art auction May 17, 2012 6:49 PM ET — A collection of Emily Carr paintings and works by Edwin Holgate, Jean Paul Lemieux and Lawren Harris will be on the block in Vancouver Thurs… 6:49 PM ET
Canadian Ron Mann spearheading Robert Altman doc May 17, 2012 3:29 PM ET — A film about celebrated American director Robert Altman is in the works, spearheaded by one of his biggest fans: Canadian documentary maker … 3:29 PM ET

Technology & Science »

Budget cuts claim famed freshwater research facility May 17, 2012 9:04 PM ET — A famous research facility in Ontario that pioneered investigations into acid rain is the latest victim of federal budget cuts. 9:04 PM ET
Virus sparks quarantine on B.C. salmon farm May 17, 2012 7:30 PM ET — A salmon farm site north of Tofino operated by Mainstream Canada has been quarantined by CFIA, after the discovery of IHN, a highly contagi… 7:30 PM ET
Paralyzed woman controls robotic arm with her mind May 17, 2012 3:13 PM ET — Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to h… 3:13 PM ET

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