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Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Italy

James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's 'The Sopranos' helped create one of TV's greatest drama series, dies of an apparent heart attack in Italy. He was 51. 7:43 AM ET video

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Top court to reveal if it will hear Rob Ford conflict appeal

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analysis Brian Stewart: Forget the cynics, why the Taliban might just want peace

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Airport worker's sloppy loading goes viral
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    Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Italy
    Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Italy Video
    James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's 'The Sopranos' helped create one of TV's greatest drama series, dies of an apparent heart attack in Italy. He was 51. Video more »
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    A Pope with a plan? Francis's first 100 days
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    Brian Stewart: Forget the cynics, why the Taliban might just want peace
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    Top court to reveal if it will hear Rob Ford conflict appeal
    Top court to reveal if it will hear Rob Ford conflict appeal
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    Secret tax-haven files lift veil on $32M Ontario fraud
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    A Pope with a plan? Francis's first 100 days
    A Pope with a plan? Francis's first 100 days
    In his first 100 days in office, Pope Francis has largely kept his powder dry and focused on being more of a pastoral pontiff, David Perlich writes. But some recent casual comments make it clear he's holding a fuse for Vatican reform. more »
    Brian Stewart: Forget the cynics, why the Taliban might just want peace
    One big reason, Brian Stewart writes, is the growing strength of the Afghan army. Without the U.S. and its media around to report on the fighting, the next phase in this conflict could get a whole lot bloodier. more »
    Neil Macdonald: Washington's obsession with leakers
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    How open is Ottawa's new 'open data' website?
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    Top court to reveal if it will hear Rob Ford conflict appeal
    Top court to reveal if it will hear Rob Ford conflict appeal
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    Bob Rae, who has represented the Toronto Centre riding for the Liberals since 2008, is stepping down as a Member of Parliament to devote more time to his work as a negotiator for First Nations in Northern Ontario. more »
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    Secret tax-haven files lift veil on $32M Ontario fraud
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    Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Italy
    Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Italy Video
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    1 in 8 bird species threatened with extinction
    1 in 8 bird species threatened with extinction
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    Starbucks rolls out calorie info on U.S. store menus
    Starbucks will start posting calorie counts on its menu boards in American stores next week, before federal legislation changes to require the coffee chain to do so. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is mulling over regulation that would force franchises with more than 20 locations to post nutritional information. more »
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    Stanley Cup Stories: Hawks survive Bruins' wild comeback Video
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    Blackhawks pull even in Stanley Cup final with OT win over Bruins
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    Blackhawks pull even in Stanley Cup final with OT win over Bruins
    Brent Seabrook scored at 9:51 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins in a wild Stanley Cup final in Game 4 Wednesday night. more »
    Wharnsby: Brent Seabrook delivers more OT dramatics
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    Hybrid icing, mandatory visors could be in place in NHL next year
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    Stanley Cup Stories: Hawks survive Bruins' wild comeback Video
    Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane rejoined forces as the Chicago Blackhawks held off the resilient Boston Bruins in overtime and evened up the Stanley Cup final at two games apiece. This and more in the top NHL playoff stories from Wednesday. more »
    NHLers tweet during Blackhawks' Game 4 OT win
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