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Syrian crimes against humanity outrage UN rights chief video

The failure of the United Nations to agree on action against Syria's Assad regime has merely emboldened it to launch an "all-out assault to crush dissent with overwhelming force," the UN's high commissioner for human rights says.

Moody's downgrades Italy, Portugal, Spain

Ratings agency Moody's Investor Service on Monday downgraded its credit ratings on Italy, Portugal and Spain, while France, Britain and Austria kept their top ratings but had their outlooks dropped to "negative" from "stable."

Obama unveils $3.8T budget proposal

U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion spending plan on Monday for 2013 that seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade.

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Canada »

Mandatory gun sentence struck down by Ontario judge video

An Ontario Superior Court judge has struck down a mandatory minimum sentence for a first offence of possessing a loaded firearm.

HMCS Corner Brook collision damage extensive video

The damage done to HMCS Corner Brook when it hit the ocean floor off B.C.'s coast last summer was more extensive than first reported, CBC News has learned by obtaining exclusive pictures of the submarine.

Canada's ailing submarines

All four Victoria-class subs in for repairs

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Politics »

Online surveillance critics siding with child porn: Toews video

Critics of a bill that would give law enforcement new powers to access Canadians' electronic communications are aligning themselves with child pornographers, Canada's public safety minister says.

Canada dropping the ozone ball, scientists warn

Leading atmospheric scientists are warning that Canada's cuts to its ozone monitoring program are already having effects on the world's ability to monitor air quality and ozone depletion.

NDP leadership race heats up with conflicting polls

The sleepy NDP leadership race has heated up with the release of competing poll results and a surprise endorsement from the late Jack Layton's mother.

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Health »

Chronic fatigue may be reversed with exercise

Taking it easy is not the best treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, rather exercise and behaviour therapy are, a large study finds.

AT&T buys T-Mobile USA for $39B US

AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion US, becoming the largest cellphone company in the U.S.

Milky Way home to 50 billion planets: NASA

Scientists have compiled the first cosmic census of planets in our galaxy: at least 50 billion planets are estimated to call the Milky Way home.

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Arts & Entertainment»

new Whitney Houston's body now at N.J. funeral home video

Whitney Houston's body has been flown from Los Angeles to New Jersey, where her family is making arrangements for a funeral at the end of the week.

Tintin in the Congo ban tossed by Belgian court

A Belgian court has rejected a claim that Tintin in the Congo is racist and tossed a request to withdraw the controversial comic book.

CBC digital music service launched video audio

CBC is diving into the world of online music with the goal of providing listeners access to their favourite tunes, and a way to discover new artists and connect with fellow music fans.

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Technology & Science »

Online surveillance critics siding with child porn: Toews video

Critics of a bill that would give law enforcement new powers to access Canadians' electronic communications are aligning themselves with child pornographers, Canada's public safety minister says.

Canada dropping the ozone ball, scientists warn

Leading atmospheric scientists are warning that Canada's cuts to its ozone monitoring program are already having effects on the world's ability to monitor air quality and ozone depletion.

Ban Wi-Fi in classroom, Ontario teachers union urges

The Ontario English Catholic Teacher's Association says computers in all new schools should be hardwired instead of setting up wireless networks, citing safety concerns.

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Money »

Moody's downgrades Italy, Portugal, Spain

Ratings agency Moody's Investor Service on Monday downgraded its credit ratings on Italy, Portugal and Spain, while France, Britain and Austria kept their top ratings but had their outlooks dropped to "negative" from "stable."

U.S. bank reforms could hurt Canadians, Flaherty fears

Canada's finance minister and the governor of the Bank of Canada have formally complained to their American counterparts that proposed banking reforms could harm Canadian banks, business, investors and the government itself.

Air Canada in talks with pilots as deadline nears

Air Canada says that talks with the union representing 3,000 pilots are scheduled to continue this week and it remains confident a work stoppage can be avoided as a key deadline approaches.

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Consumer Life »

Honda recalls Fit subcompacts

Honda Canada says it will recall 14,640 of its 2009 and 2010 Fit subcompact cars to replace lost motion springs.

U.S. travel fee proposal criticized by Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he doesn't think much of a new border tax that's being proposed by the United States, calling it a cash grab designed to help a budget crisis.

Bell class action suit approved by Que. court

A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action lawsuit to go ahead against Bell Mobility.

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Sports »

Scores: NHL NBA

Canucks' shootout win moves team closer to West lead

Ryan Kesler scored the shootout winner Monday as the Vancouver Canucks continued their bid for the Western Conference lead with a 2-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes. David Booth scored the Canucks' regulation goal and again in the shootout as the team closed to within two points of the idle Detroit Red Wings atop the West and have a game in hand.

Hurricanes snap Canadiens' 4-game win streak video

Jaroslav Spacek scored in his return to Montreal as the Kirk Muller-led Carolina Hurricanes snapped the Montreal Canadiens' four-game winning streak with a 5-3 victory on Monday.

Bruins goalie Thomas posts Coolidge quote to Facebook

Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas posted a quote from former U.S. president Calvin Coolidge on his Facebook page Monday, the latest in a string of messages that have brought attention to him.

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