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G8 leaders are set to delve into the future of Afghanistan and Europe's fiscal woes Saturday at a storied presidential retreat during what's been dubbed the Camp David summit. 2:34 PM ET video

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A man who says he was sexually harassed by a Manitoba judge has asked the Canadian Judicial Council to appoint a lawyer to help him because he has been turned down by several other lawyers. 2:10 PM ET

Montreal protest simmers after tuition crisis law passes

Authorities cracked down on thousands of protesters, many of them students, flooding downtown Montreal near the Berri-UQÀM metro station Friday night after Molotov cocktails were thrown. 10:04 AM ET video

updated Blind Chinese activist leaves for U.S.

A blind Chinese activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital Saturday and boarded a plane that took off for the United States, closing a nearly month-long diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. 1:05 PM ET video

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Police issue safety warning for long weekend Video
Authorities are warning travellers to drive safe and take care while out in the water during the May long weekend that, for many, marks the unofficial start of the summer. Video more »
Ottawa family of 4 faces drug trafficking charges Video
An Ottawa family of four, including a 22-year-old son and 26-year-old daughter, is facing more than 60 drug charges in connection with alleged cocaine trafficking to Australia, Russia, India, the U.S. and several other countries. more »
Elite female cyclists descend on Gatineau Audio
Some of the world's top female cyclists are racing in the Grand Prix de Gatineau this weekend in one of their last opportunities to qualify for the Summer Olympics and local teams are eager for a slice of the action. more »
G8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozone Video
G8 leaders are set to delve into the future of Afghanistan and Europe's fiscal woes Saturday at a storied presidential retreat during what's been dubbed the Camp David summit. more »
Rideau Canal season length won't change Video
The operating season of the Rideau Canal and other waterways across the country won't change this season, according to the minister in charge of Parks Canada. more »

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App scans faces of pub patrons to guess age, gender
App scans faces of pub patrons to guess age, gender
A new app is being launched this weekend that will scan the faces of patrons in 25 bars across San Francisco to determine their ages and genders. more »
Perfect lamb chop is Aussie scientists' goal
Researchers in Western Australia are using medical technology to work out which rams and ewes will breed the best lambs for eating. more »
Nude Harper painting gets chilly online reception
A Kingston artist has painted a nude portrait of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and put a price of $5,000 on her work, "Emperor Haute Couture." Reaction on Twitter has been swift. more »
Baby falcons get their dog tags Video
A brood of baby falcons hatched in Windsor, Ont., was banded Friday in the shadow of the Ambassador Bridge. more »
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Ray Slater, a radio producer from Austin, Texas, has strong-armed his way to a world record in fist pumping — a dance move favoured by the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore. more »

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G8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozone
G8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozone Video
G8 leaders are set to delve into the future of Afghanistan and Europe's fiscal woes Saturday at a storied presidential retreat during what's been dubbed the Camp David summit. Video more »
Chicago terrorism charges ahead of NATO summit
Three men arrested earlier this week when police raided a Chicago apartment are being held on terrorism conspiracy charges, accused of trying to make Molotov cocktails ahead of the NATO summit that starts Sunday. more »
Syria car bomb kills nine
A suicide vehicle bomb tore through the parking lot of a military compound in an eastern Syrian city on Saturday, killing nine people in the latest in a series of blasts in recent months targeting security installations, the country's state media reported. more »
Blind Chinese activist leaves for U.S. Video
A blind Chinese activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital Saturday and boarded a plane that took off for the United States, closing a nearly month-long diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. more »
SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second Video
A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remains stuck on the ground after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. more »
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Montreal protest simmers after tuition crisis law passes
Montreal protest simmers after tuition crisis law passes Video
Authorities cracked down on thousands of protesters, many of them students, flooding downtown Montreal near the Berri-UQÀM metro station Friday night after Molotov cocktails were thrown. Video more »
Quebec emergency law goes 'very far', ex-judge Gomery says Audio
In an interview with CBC Radio's The House, retired Quebec Superior Court judge John Gomery tells host Evan Solomon that Quebec's new emergency law goes "very far." It puts "a limitation on free expression. The question is whether or not that limitation is reasonable," says Gomery. more »
Judge sex complaint review holds 1st hearing
A man who says he was sexually harassed by a Manitoba judge has asked the Canadian Judicial Council to appoint a lawyer to help him because he has been turned down by several other lawyers. more »
Polar bear killed in Labrador
Wildlife officials have shot a polar bear in St. Lewis, Labrador — the third one killed by a wildlife or police officer in the province this year. more »
Future dim for lighthouses across Canada Video
Community groups across the country are scrambling to save some 500 lighthouses the federal government has recently declared surplus. more »
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Quebec emergency law goes 'very far', ex-judge Gomery says May 19, 2012 1:07 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… 1:07 PM ET Audio
EI changes still under wraps but details coming 'soon' May 18, 2012 8:15 PM ET — In an interview airing Saturday on CBC Radio's The House, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley tells host Evan Solomon details on changes t… 8:15 PM ET Video
G8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozone May 19, 2012 2:34 PM ET — G8 leaders are set to delve into the future of Afghanistan and Europe's fiscal woes Saturday at a storied presidential retreat during what's… 2:34 PM ET Video

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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
Harper government funded study on 'Dutch disease' May 18, 2012 7:12 PM ET — The Harper government has funded research that argues Canada's economy suffers from so-called Dutch Disease, an economic theory the prime mi… 7:12 PM ET Video
EI changes still under wraps but details coming 'soon' May 18, 2012 8:15 PM ET — In an interview airing Saturday on CBC Radio's The House, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley tells host Evan Solomon details on changes t… 8:15 PM ET Video

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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
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
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

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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
Jackie Chan bows out of action film career May 18, 2012 2:53 PM ET — Hong Kong actor and stuntman Jackie Chan, whose martial arts talents helped him cross over into Hollywood films, says he is retiring from ac… 2:53 PM ET
Loretta Lynn's bio may hinge on wrong age May 18, 2012 5:33 PM ET — Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines her story of being … 5:33 PM ET

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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
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
Disease-resistant elms aim of Canadian research May 18, 2012 8:11 PM ET — Scientists at the University of Guelph are cloning elm trees they believe are resistant to Dutch elm disease, a fungus that has devastated t… 8:11 PM ET

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Should dogs and cats be taxed?May 18, 2012 17:50 PM ET — Italy has withdrawn a proposal to levy a tax on dogs and cats after a massive and angry public outcry, Reuters reports. Would you support such a tax? 17:50 PM ET
May photo contest: Daisy macroMay 18, 2012 15:42 PM ET — This photo, "Daisy Macro," came to us from Robin Lusk of Windsor, Ont. It's big, it's bright and with the macro treatment looks something like a ball of fire. 15:42 PM ET
Your take: A Harley Davidson lost in the tsunami changed my lifeMay 18, 2012 15:38 PM ET — In just 13 months an insulated container holding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, five golf clubs, tools, tent poles and other small weathered bits and pieces drifted across the Pacific Ocean some 6,500 kilometers and came ashore in an area I frequently visit. 15:38 PM ET

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Watch & Chat: Rangers at Devils, Game 3 May 19, 2012 12:59 PM ET — Watch the live stream and chat now as the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils play Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference final. 12:59 PM ET
Canada's Mark Oldershaw Olympic-bound in canoe, kayak May 19, 2012 11:44 AM ET — Canada's Mark Oldershaw booked his ticket to the London Games after winning gold at a World Cup canoe and kayak competition Saturday in Pozn… 11:44 AM ET
Which team has more at stake in Game 3? May 18, 2012 10:31 PM ET — Hockey Night in Canada Playoff Pulse wants to know what you think! Which team has more at stake in Game 3? 10:31 PM ET

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Watch & Chat: Rangers at Devils, Game 3 May 19, 2012 12:59 PM ET — Watch the live stream and chat now as the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils play Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference final. 12:59 PM ET
Stanley Cup playoffs Day 39: Caption contest May 19, 2012 12:05 PM ET — This photo of Shane Doan and Drew Doughty is great - Kings defenceman taking down the Coyotes captain on a great scoring chance, but it's la… 12:05 PM ET
Which team has more at stake in Game 3? May 18, 2012 10:31 PM ET — Hockey Night in Canada Playoff Pulse wants to know what you think! Which team has more at stake in Game 3? 10:31 PM ET