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updated G20 charges coming against Toronto police commanders

A handful of senior Toronto police commanders are expected to be charged in coming weeks for a variety of misconduct offences over their leadership at the G20 summit in June 2010, CBC News has learned. 4:22 PM ET video

updated Greyhound bus killer granted supervised passes

Greyhound bus killer Vince Li is now allowed to go on short, escorted outings from the Manitoba mental hospital where he has been committed. 5:06 PM ET

Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63

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 cancer at age 63. 4:15 PM ET video

updated Quebec students call for new tuition talks

Student groups slammed a new special law that is meant to defuse the tuition crisis, and are calling for new negotiations. 4:51 PM ET video

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Sex exhibit at sci-tech museum causes furor
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OC Transpo head wants to curb bus idling
The head of OC Transpo wants bus drivers and mechanics to help cut down on unneccesary engine idling, which may be a factor in higher-than-expected fuel use this year. more »
Outaouais man charged with 1st-degree murder Video
A Val-des-Monts, Que., man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide of 57-year-old Richard Blanchet. more »
Opposition parties want more time for Ornge hearings
The opposition parties are accusing the governing Liberals of trying to sweep the Ornge scandal under the rug. more »
Ride of Silence honours injured, killed cyclists Video
Ottawa cyclists rode the streets in silence Wednesday night to pay tribute to cyclists who have been injured or killed on the road. more »

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Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi to be immortalized in gumballs
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi to be immortalized in gumballs
A Calgary man is making a cross-border run Thursday to bring back 81,000 gumballs for a one-of-a-kind portrait of Mayor Naheed Nenshi. more »
Limbless Frenchman begins global swim challenge
A man who lost his limbs in an electrical accident almost two decades ago has completed the first part of a global challenge to swim between five continents, crossing from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. more »
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Massive house relocation draws stares in Calgary
The relocation of a massive house in southwest Calgary is drawing camera crews and many stares in the Stanley Park neighbourhood Wednesday. more »
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Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63
Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63 Video
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 cancer at age 63. Video more »
North Korean boat reportedly hijacks 3 Chinese vessels
A North Korean boat hijacked three boats with 29 Chinese fishermen on board and demanded 1.2 million yuan, or $190,000, for their release, Chinese media reports. more »
Greek caretaker cabinet sworn in
Greece's caretaker cabinet was sworn in Thursday and will lead the country into next month's election, after a deadlocked vote sparked more political turmoil and brought the country's use of the euro currency into question. more »
Chinese gays marry to hide their homosexuality Video
Homosexuality in China was decriminalized years ago, but pressure from parents and society often means that gay men go to extreme lengths to hide their sexuality. more »
Brazil truth commission to probe 20-year 'dirty war'
Brazil has launched a truth commission to investigate human rights abuses committed during the country's 20 years of military dictatorship. more »
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Quebec students call for new tuition talks
Quebec students call for new tuition talks Video
Student groups slammed a new special law that is meant to defuse the tuition crisis, and are calling for new negotiations. Video more »
G20 charges coming against Toronto police commanders Video
A handful of senior Toronto police commanders are expected to be charged in coming weeks for a variety of misconduct offences over their leadership at the G20 summit in June 2010, CBC News has learned. more »
SkyTrain iPad theft suspect charged with robbery Video
One of the suspects alleged to have assaulted a woman in a wheelchair and stolen her iPad at a SkyTrain station last week has been charged with one count of robbery. more »
Phoney Brinks guard dupes supermarket manager
Toronto police are trying to track down a man who posed as a Brinks armoured guard and tricked a supermarket manager into handing over a bundle of cash. more »
OLG takes first step in major gambling expansion
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is asking potential developers for their ideas on expanding gambling in the Greater Toronto Area and across the province. more »
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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
Environmental review panels will set witnesses, MPs told May 17, 2012 3:00 PM ET — Panel members will decide who will be allowed to appear at future environmental reviews on a "case-by-case, project-by-project" basis, a sub… 3:00 PM ET
Coast guard takes brunt of fisheries department cuts May 17, 2012 4:53 PM ET — More than 1,000 workers with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, including 763 with the Canadian Coast Guard, received notices today tha… 4:53 PM ET

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Facebook prices IPO at $38 US May 17, 2012 4:32 PM ET — Social networking giant Facebook Thursday priced its initial public offering at $38 US a share, generating $18.4 billion for its shareholder… 4:32 PM ET
CPP posts 6.6% return for the year May 17, 2012 3:54 PM ET — Canada's national pension plan had $161 billion in assets at the end of its recently-completed fiscal year, up from $148 billion the previou… 3:54 PM ET
Cross-border shopping a $20B economic drain May 17, 2012 1:49 PM ET — Cross-border shopping is costing the Canadian economy much more than believed and new rules raising duty-free limits will only make matters … 1:49 PM ET

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'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
Coffee drinkers reassured about health risks May 17, 2012 11:41 AM ET — Coffee drinkers can be reassured about the health risks of enjoying their cup of java, doctors say. 11:41 AM ET VideoAudio

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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
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
NFB film tracks 'radical' homelessness project May 17, 2012 2:42 PM ET — The National Film Board has released an interactive documentary-in-progress that tracks the progress of a "radical" housing project for home… 2:42 PM ET Audio

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Sex exhibit at sci-tech museum causes furor May 17, 2012 4:11 PM ET — Canada's Science and Technology Museum has raised the age limit for a controversial sex exhibit after complaints about the content. 4:11 PM ET Video
Facebook prices IPO at $38 US May 17, 2012 4:32 PM ET — Social networking giant Facebook Thursday priced its initial public offering at $38 US a share, generating $18.4 billion for its shareholder… 4:32 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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Should Nik Wallenda use a safety device to cross Niagara Falls?May 17, 2012 16:38 PM ET — Stuntman Nik Wallenda is in a debate with sponsors over whether to use a safety device when he attempts to cross Niagara Falls on a high wire next month. Do you think he should wear one? 16:38 PM ET
May photo contest: Fun VeggiesMay 17, 2012 16:10 PM ET — This photo, "Fun Veggies," came to us from Debbie Oppermann in Guelph, Ontario. Inspired by our "flower power" photo contest, she decided to jazz up a healthy snack. 16:10 PM ET
How much would you pay for your own Tyrannosaurus?May 17, 2012 15:21 PM ET — On Sunday, a 2.5-metre tall, seven-metre long Tyrannosaurus bataar skeleton will be going up for auction in New York City. The 70-million-year-old fossil is expected to fetch at least $1.5M. 15:21 PM ET

Sports »

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
Podcast: Patrick Kane's troubles & the new Theo Fleury doc May 17, 2012 10:57 AM ET — On this week's show, the guys talk about the NHL's conference finals, review the new Theo Fleury documentary, and discuss Patrick Kane's lat… 10:57 AM ET
Blue Jay Brett Lawrie drops appeal, will serve suspension May 17, 2012 4:20 PM ET — Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie has rescinded his appeal of his four-game suspension. 4:20 PM ET

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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
Coyotes look to stay cool in L.A. May 17, 2012 12:13 PM ET — The Phoenix Coyotes don't need shades, but they do need to keep their cool in Los Angeles for Game 3 against a Kings squad that is rolling a… 12:13 PM ET
The wit and wisdom of John Tortorella May 17, 2012 11:04 AM ET — John Tortorella must have a every big room. Here, the entire transcript of his press conference following New York's Game 2 loss to New Jers… 11:04 AM ET