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Riots engulfed central Athens and at least 10 buildings went up in flames in mass protests late Sunday as lawmakers prepared for a parliamentary vote on harsh austerity measures aimed at keeping the country solvent. 5:56 PM ET video

Whitney Houston's family calls loss a 'tragedy'

The family of Whitney Houston, who died suddenly this weekend, has issued a statement calling her death an"unimaginable tragedy," as fans rush to buy her albums and download her hit singles. 6:39 PM ET video

Quebec town 'heartbroken' after killing of woman, sisters

A small Quebec town is in mourning Sunday after a Quebec man was charged with killing his nieces and his mother, who were found dead in their family home. 5:06 PM ET

updated Grammy artists remember Whitney Houston

Music artists paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston as they walked the red carpet for the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday evening. 10:57 AM ET

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Firefighters keep Kinburn blaze away from fuel tanks
Firefighters keep Kinburn blaze away from fuel tanks
Ottawa fire officials estimate a Saturday night blaze at a farm near Kinburn, Ont., caused $375,000 in damage. more »
Ontario PCs elect Richard Ciano as party president
Ontario's Progressive Conservatives are choosing to stick with their leader Tim Hudak, but injected fresh new blood in the party machinery following a humbling election defeat last fall. more »
NDP leadership hopefuls face off in Quebec City Video
Federal NDP leadership candidates argued over Canada's global standing, climate change and language during a French-only debate in Quebec City on Sunday. more »
Carleton University confirms death of student
A student has died inside a residence at Carleton University in Ottawa. more »
Ottawa freeze-thaw affects both walking and skating
The constant freeze-thaw cycle in Ottawa has left many sidewalks covered in layers of ice centimetres thick, while ironically making the Rideau Canal more difficult to skate on. more »

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Pizza Hut offers $10,010 engagement package
Pizza Hut offers $10,010 engagement package
Pizza Hut is offering a $10,010 US Engagement Party Package for order until Feb. 14 in the United States. more »
Videogame's 50th anniversary celebrated by MIT students
Students at MIT celebrated the 50th anniversary of Spacewar!, the first videogame in history, by re-creating it on a computer the size of a business card. more »
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A funeral home in Compton Calif., offers mourners a drive-through alternative to the traditional sit-down viewing. Do you think this service makes sense for some, or is it simply inappropriate? more »

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Whitney Houston's family calls loss a 'tragedy'
Whitney Houston's family calls loss a 'tragedy' Video
The family of Whitney Houston, who died suddenly this weekend, has issued a statement calling her death an"unimaginable tragedy," as fans rush to buy her albums and download her hit singles. Video more »
Athens burns as Greece bailout passed Video
Riots engulfed central Athens and at least 10 buildings went up in flames in mass protests late Sunday as lawmakers prepared for a parliamentary vote on harsh austerity measures aimed at keeping the country solvent. more »
Child rescued from Kosovo avalanche that killed 9
Rescuers have pulled a child alive from the rubble of a house flattened by a massive avalanche that killed both her parents and at least seven of her relatives in a remote mountain village in southern Kosovo. more »
Italy cruise ship fuel being pumped out
Underwater pumping operations began Sunday to remove some of the 1.9 million litres of fuel aboard the Costa Concordia, officials said, nearly a month after the cruise ship ran aground off the Italy's Tuscan coast. more »
Syria observer mission head steps down
The Sudanese head of the Arab League's observer mission to Syria has resigned, as the group was to consider a proposal to revive its suspended mission, officials said. more »
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Quebec town 'heartbroken' after killing of woman, sisters
Quebec town 'heartbroken' after killing of woman, sisters
A small Quebec town is in mourning Sunday after a Quebec man was charged with killing his nieces and his mother, who were found dead in their family home. more »
NDP leadership hopefuls face off in Quebec City Video
Federal NDP leadership candidates argued over Canada's global standing, climate change and language during a French-only debate in Quebec City on Sunday. more »
Manitoba man dies after falling off moving SUV
A 23-year-old man from Elie, Man., has died from injuries he sustained after falling off the outside of a vehicle as it was driving down a highway, according to RCMP. more »
Vets board member says privacy raided
A prominent, long-standing member of the country's Veterans Review and Appeal Board had his privacy violated twice in an alleged smear campaign meant to discredit him using his private medical information as ammunition, The Canadian Press has learned. more »
Calgary dancer says Whitney Houston made him laugh Video
Canadian dancer and choreographer Sean Cheesman, originally from Calgary, remembers Whitney Houston as a funny, talented singer from the times they worked together. more »
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NDP leadership hopefuls face off in Quebec City Feb 12, 2012 6:39 PM ET — Federal NDP leadership candidates argued over Canada's global standing, climate change and language during a French-only debate in Quebec Ci… 6:39 PM ET Video
Tibet PM sees human-rights 'tragedy' unfolding Feb 11, 2012 11:06 PM ET — In an exclusive interview Saturday on CBC Radio's The House, the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, sounded … 11:06 PM ET
Attawapiskat receives first modular home Feb 12, 2012 9:21 AM ET — The first of 22 modular homes promised by the federal government to Attawapiskat has arrived to the remote northern Ontario First Nations co… 9:21 AM ET

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Athens burns as Greece bailout passed Feb 12, 2012 5:56 PM ET — Riots engulfed central Athens and at least 10 buildings went up in flames in mass protests late Sunday as lawmakers prepared for a parliamen… 5:56 PM ET Video
Air Canada reaches tentative deal with dispatchers Feb 12, 2012 2:09 PM ET — Air Canada has reached a tentative collective agreement with the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association, representing the airline's 74 fli… 2:09 PM ET
Old Age Security untouched until 2020, Flaherty says Feb 10, 2012 8:31 PM ET — Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says Canadians should expect no changes to Old Age Security benefits before 2020 or 2025, and details about re… 8:31 PM ET Video

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Chemotherapy in pregnancy may be OK for baby Feb 10, 2012 4:11 PM ET — Children born to women receiving chemotherapy during the middle and end pregnancy show normal development, European researchers have found. … 4:11 PM ET
Electric boost helps brain learn Feb 10, 2012 7:58 PM ET — People learned better when a key part of their brains got mild zaps of electricity, a finding that may someday help Alzheimer's patients kee… 7:58 PM ET
Quebec takes on bullying Feb 12, 2012 3:57 PM ET — The Quebec government is introducing new measures to counter bullying in schools. 3:57 PM ET

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Grammys to honour Whitney Houston Feb 12, 2012 10:57 AM ET — Jennifer Hudson will pay tribute to her idol, Whitney Houston, at Sunday's Grammy Awards, as the annual celebration of the best in music has… 10:57 AM ET
Britain's BAFTAs honours The Artist Feb 12, 2012 6:52 PM ET — Silent movie The Artist dominated the British Academy Film awards, the U.K. equivalent of the Oscars, winning seven awards, including best p… 6:52 PM ET
Whitney Houston's family calls loss a 'tragedy' Feb 12, 2012 6:39 PM ET — The family of Whitney Houston, who died suddenly this weekend, has issued a statement calling her death an"unimaginable tragedy," as fans ru… 6:39 PM ET Video

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NASA to scale back Mars exploration Feb 10, 2012 5:05 PM ET — Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars, with the space agency's former scie… 5:05 PM ET
Ancient Antarctic lake may harbour microbial life Feb 10, 2012 12:39 PM ET — If scientists find microbes in a frigid lake 3.2 kilometres beneath the thick ice of Antarctica, it will illustrate once again that somehow … 12:39 PM ET
B.C. killer whale habitat protection ruled a legal duty Feb 10, 2012 10:32 PM ET — The federal minister of fisheries has no discretion when it comes to protecting the critical habitat of B.C.'s southern resident killer whal… 10:32 PM ET

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Top 5 at 5: Coverage of Whitney Houston's deathFeb 12, 2012 16:51 PM ET — Coverage of the pop music queen's passing dominated the headlines. Four of the five most-read stories on CBCNews.ca involved Whitney Houston's death. Here are the top 5 Whitney Houston stories from Sunday. 16:51 PM ET
February photo contest: Pick of the dayFeb 12, 2012 15:44 PM ET — Today's photo comes from Susan Banjavich of Gabriola Island, B.C. The picture is titled "Heart of stone." 15:44 PM ET
Have you ever had a 'quirky' Valentine's Day?Feb 12, 2012 14:13 PM ET — Pizza Hut is offering a $10,010 US Engagement Party Package for order until Feb. 14 in the United States. Have you ever had a "quirky" Valentine's Day along the lines of this offer? 14:13 PM ET

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Duhamel, Radford finish 4th at Four Continents Feb 12, 2012 5:54 PM ET — China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong won the pairs title with a sharp and powerful free skate program at the Four Continents Championships. Cana… 5:54 PM ET
Raptors' comeback falls short in loss to Lakers Feb 12, 2012 5:46 PM ET — Kobe Bryant poured in 27 points, including a long fadeaway jumper with four seconds to play, to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-92 victo… 5:46 PM ET
PEI hockey players are proud and inspire each other Feb 12, 2012 11:29 AM ET — Gerard Gallant had Errol Thompson. Brad Richards had Gallant. Mark Flood and Adam McQuaid had Richards. Somewhere down the line there will b… 11:29 AM ET

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Callahan scores again, helps Rangers top Caps Feb 12, 2012 5:30 PM ET — Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers t… 5:30 PM ET
PEI hockey players are proud and inspire each other Feb 12, 2012 11:29 AM ET — Gerard Gallant had Errol Thompson. Brad Richards had Gallant. Mark Flood and Adam McQuaid had Richards. Somewhere down the line there will b… 11:29 AM ET
Brent Sutter on After Hours Feb 12, 2012 5:22 PM ET — Calgary Flames head coach Brent Sutter chats with After Hours host Scott Oake and Kelly Hrudey about the effect his goalie Miikka Kiprusoff … 5:22 PM ET