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Prince Charles and Camilla arrive in Canada May 20, 2012 4:26 PM ET — Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, have landed in Fredericton, with New Brunswick the first stop on their three-province tour. 4:26 PM ET Video
Montreal police pepper-spray bar patrons amid protest May 20, 2012 10:01 PM ET — A day after a sometimes violent Montreal protest ended in a series of street fires, police were criticized for pepper spraying patrons at a … 10:01 PM ET Video
Canadian Pacific workers give 72-hour strike notice May 20, 2012 4:15 PM ET — Unionized workers at Canadian Pacific Railway have turned up the heat at the bargaining table, serving 72-hour strike notice. 4:15 PM ET Video

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Syrian forces shell central region killing 34 May 20, 2012 6:45 PM ET — Shelling by Syrian forces in the central province of Hama has killed 34 people according to the British-based group the Syrian Observatory f… 6:45 PM ET
NATO chief says 'no rush for the exits' in Afghanistan May 20, 2012 1:24 PM ET — NATO's secretary-general said his organization's commitment in Afghanistan remains strong, as leaders from 60 countries gathered for the all… 1:24 PM ET Video
Anti-NATO protesters begin Chicago march May 20, 2012 5:04 PM ET — Thousands of demonstrators upset with the war in Afghanistan, climate change, the erosion of union rights — and dozens of other issues — hav… 5:04 PM ET Video

Sports »

Coyotes avoid sweep in NHL West final May 20, 2012 9:38 PM ET — Shane Doan scored two goals, including a first-period power-play marker, and Mike Smith kicked aside 36 shots in the Coyotes' 2-0 win in Gam… 9:38 PM ET Video
Wharnsby: Coyotes finally have their day against Kings May 20, 2012 8:24 PM ET — As much as the Phoenix Coyotes were better as a unit in their 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, it was difficult to ignore the c… 8:24 PM ET
Frank Francisco helps Mets avoid sweep in Toronto May 20, 2012 6:46 PM ET — Former Blue Jays reliever Frank Francisco entered to a chorus of boos in the ninth inning but survived a walk to Yunel Escobar and a single … 6:46 PM ET

Hockey »

Wharnsby: Coyotes finally have their day against Kings May 20, 2012 8:24 PM ET — As much as the Phoenix Coyotes were better as a unit in their 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, it was difficult to ignore the c… 8:24 PM ET
Who would you choose with the game on the line? May 20, 2012 9:25 PM ET — Hockey Night in Canada Playoff Pulse wants to know what you think! Who would you choose with the game on the line - Brad Richards or Ilya Ko… 9:25 PM ET
Coyotes avoid sweep in NHL West final May 20, 2012 9:38 PM ET — Shane Doan scored two goals, including a first-period power-play marker, and Mike Smith kicked aside 36 shots in the Coyotes' 2-0 win in Gam… 9:38 PM ET Video

Politics »

Afghanistan mission won't be extended, MacKay says May 20, 2012 9:54 PM ET — The remaining Canadian Forces in Afghanistan will come home in 2014 as planned, Defence Minister Peter MacKay says, depite entreaties from N… 9:54 PM ET
G8 leaders shift focus to growth from austerity May 20, 2012 1:22 AM ET — The leaders of the G8 group of countries agreed that Europe's financial crisis must be addressed with a mix of growth and austerity measures… 1:22 AM ET Video
Quebec emergency law goes 'very far', ex-judge Gomery says May 19, 2012 10:40 PM ET — In an interview with CBC Radio's The House, retired Quebec Superior Court judge John Gomery tells host Evan Solomon that Quebec's new emerge… 10:40 PM ET Audio

Business »

Air Canada, pilots turn to arbitrator May 20, 2012 12:36 AM ET — A last-ditch attempt between Air Canada and its pilots to work out a new contract on their own came to a crashing halt Saturday as talks fel… 12:36 AM ET
Zuckerberg ties the knot May 20, 2012 12:17 AM ET — Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday. 12:17 AM ET
Facebook closes just above $38 IPO price May 18, 2012 10:13 PM ET — Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg took the company public on Friday but the stock price closed just barely above its IPO price as sto… 10:13 PM ET Video

Health »

Health groups urge Ottawa to save refugee services May 18, 2012 10:07 PM ET — The heads of several of Canada's leading health-care organizations have written a strongly worded letter to the federal immigration minister… 10:07 PM ET
Vitamin D non-skeletal health benefits unclear May 18, 2012 3:08 PM ET — Taking vitamin D supplements for bone health is fine but using it to prevent and treat other diseases doesn't have clear evidence, a panel o… 3:08 PM ET
Hepatitis C blood tests suggested for baby boomers May 18, 2012 2:19 PM ET — All baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C, U.S. health officials recommend. 2:19 PM ET

Arts & Entertainment »

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies May 20, 2012 10:03 PM ET — Robin Gibb, a British-born singer and songwriter best known as a member of the Bee Gees, has died in London. He was 62. 10:03 PM ET Video
Xavier Dolan's star rises with 3rd Cannes selection May 18, 2012 5:41 PM ET — Quebec filmmaker Xavier Dolan is making a big impression at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in France, where his latest movie Laurence Anyways… 5:41 PM ET
Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies May 20, 2012 3:49 PM ET — Peter Jones, the British-born drummer of the band Crowded House, has died, according to the band's website and several news reports. 3:49 PM ET

Technology & Science »

SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second May 19, 2012 11:37 AM ET — A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remains stuck on the ground after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second a… 11:37 AM ET Video
Partial solar eclipse in Canada on Sunday May 18, 2012 9:48 AM ET — Canadians will be able to view a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, though the viewing gets better the further west in the country you are. 9:48 AM ET
Chris Hadfield prepares for 'pinnacle' in space May 18, 2012 10:15 PM ET — Astronaut Chris Hadfield has spent the past four years preparing to pliot a Russian rocket to the ISS, where he will be the first Canadian t… 10:15 PM ET

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