updated Car drives into crowd at Virginia parade

About 50 to 60 people were injured after a driver described by witnesses as an elderly man drove his car into a group of hikers marching in a parade in a small Virginia mountain town. 8:08 PM ET

Spectator killed at Edmonton Jeep event

A 20-year-old woman died Saturday during an event for Jeep enthusiasts held in a parking lot just west of downtown Edmonton. 9:15 PM ET

Rescue attempt over for New Brunswick fishermen

The rescue attempt for two missing fishermen has been called off in New Brunswick, hours after one body was found. 8:20 PM ET video

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video Astronaut Chris Hadfield adjusts to 'earthling' life

Canada's space ambassador, Chris Hadfield, is still readapting to life on this planet after spending 146 days in zero gravity as commander of the International Space Station. For now, though, he's taking his homecoming one step at a time. 7:20 PM ET video

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    Chris Hall: Senator Duffy and the little matter of accountability
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    Syrian regime's position strengthens as world pushes for diplomatic solution
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    Brian Stewart: A measure of hope for troubled Pakistan?
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    5 reasons Turkey is unlikely to go to war with Syria
    Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington on Thursday, where the discussion is expected to focus mainly on the Syrian crisis. While Syria's civil war is increasingly bleeding over into Turkey, Middle East experts say it's improbable that Turkey will strike back militarily. more »

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    Email is proof Senate green-lighted expenses, Brazeau says
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    Senator Pamela Wallin leaves Conservative caucus Video
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    First Nations schools report points to education gap
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    IRS's integrity at stake in scandal over screening of conservative groups
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    Should genetic testing for cancer be available to all Canadians?
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    Chat Replay: How common is Angelina Jolie's 'breast cancer gene'?
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    Red Wings even series with Game 2 win in Chicago
    Red Wings even series with Game 2 win in Chicago
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    Wharnsby: Jason Spezza ready to return for Senators
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    Rangers try to solve power play woes
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    Wharnsby: Senators in need of home cooking
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    Red Wings even series with Game 2 win in Chicago
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    Sharks fined $100K for GM's comments about Raffi Torres
    The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's public comments about forward Raffi Torres' suspension. more »
    Rangers try to solve power play woes
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    Wharnsby: Jason Spezza ready to return for Senators
    With his team down 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal against Pittsburgh, talented Senators forward Jason Spezza revealed after practice Saturday that he expects to play in Game 3 Sunday nigtht (CBC, CBCSports, 7:30 p.m. ET). more »
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