updated Surrey Liberals call for B.C. Premier's resignation

Over one hundred Liberal party members called for the resignation of B.C. Premier Christy Clark at a breakfast meeting in Surrey Sunday morning. 10:13 AM ET video

updated Officer shot dead in northern Quebec ID'd, standoff ongoing

A 27-year-old northern Quebec police officer was shot dead while responding to a domestic dispute on Saturday night, and provincial police were still trying to arrest the suspect more than 17 hours later. 3:27 PM ET video

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updated Pakistan bomb outside mosque kills 37

Police say a car bomb has killed at least 37 people and wounded another 141 in a neighborhood dominated by Shia Muslims in the southern Pakistan city of Karachi. 2:11 PM ET

updated Liberal MPs Murray and Garneau challenge frontrunner Trudeau

In the fourth of five federal Liberal leadership debates, carried live on CBC News Network, eight candidates made a last-ditch effort to shore up support for their campaigns. 3:48 PM ET

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Officer shot dead in northern Quebec ID'd, standoff ongoing
Officer shot dead in northern Quebec ID'd, standoff ongoing Video
A 27-year-old northern Quebec police officer was shot dead while responding to a domestic dispute on Saturday night, and provincial police were still trying to arrest the suspect more than 17 hours later. Video more »
Queen in hospital with stomach ailment Video
The Queen has been admitted to hospital for first time in 10 years after experiencing symptoms of gastroenteritis. more »
3 taken to hospital after shooting involving OPP
Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after an incident involving police gunfire in Bancroft, Ont., early Saturday, and the province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating. more »
Police find missing teen girl safe and sound
Ottawa police have found a 14-year-old girl who went missing on Friday night. more »
Senators, Islanders look to get back on track
The Senators are out to avoid their first three-game slide Sunday when they face an Islanders team that is winless through three games of a seven-game homestand. more »

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U.K.'s 'Naked Rambler' behind bars, again
U.K.'s 'Naked Rambler' behind bars, again
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