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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. more »

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. more »
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. more »
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. more »
Winning ticket sold in Florida for $590M Powerball jackpot: A lottery official says one winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million. more »

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. more »

Afghan legislators block law protecting women: An Afghan legislator says conservative lawmakers have blocked approval of a law that aims to protect women's freedoms, saying parts of it violate Islamic principles. more »
French president signs gay marriage into law: French President François Hollande has signed a law authorizing gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples. more »
Commuter trains collide in Connecticut: Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said. more »
Winning ticket sold in Florida for $590M Powerball jackpot: A lottery official says one winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million. more »

Why thousands of people want a one-way trip to Mars May. 17, 2013 4:08 PM Nearly 80,000 people are eager to blast off on a one-way colonizing mission to Mars - but some experts believe no one is likely to get off the ground.