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analysis Neil Macdonald: How serious is Obama about curbing the drone surge?

In a key speech this week, the U.S. president set out a host of supposed new safeguards for America's controversial practice of remote-controlled rough justice. But as Neil Macdonald writes, the underlying rationale for drone use has not fundamentally changed.

updated Friend of suspect in U.K. soldier's slaying arrested video

Counterterrorism police are questioning a friend of Michael Adebolajo, one of two men suspected of the savage killing of a British soldier.

16 children, 1 teacher dead in Pakistan bus fire

Police say 16 schoolchildren and a teacher burned to death in eastern Pakistan early today when a short-circuit near a leaking gas tank caused their minibus to be engulfed in flames.

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Ontario man lost in Australian mountains has survival skills video

The sister of an Ontario man who disappeared in Australia's Snowy Mountains nearly two weeks ago says she remains hopeful he will be found, partly because of his training as a Canadian Forces reservist.

Will Rob Ford's supporters leave Ford Nation? video

The growing controversy over a purported video alleging to show Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine may be testing the faith of even his most die-hard supporters. But experts say Ford's policies may trump whatever personal issues he's facing, and that his supporters may rally behind him.

Royal Bank pledges not to outsource jobs for cash savings

Royal Bank has promised it will never outsource a Canadian job to a foreign worker solely to save money.

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new Ethics probe comes with limits, federal watchdog says

As the federal ethics commissioner readies for a third look at Prime Minister Stephen Harper's former chief of staff Nigel Wright, Mary Dawson is reminding Canadians her office can only look so far.

audio PM's credibility at stake in growing Senate expenses crisis

With the prime minister's credibility at stake in a growing political crisis, has Stephen Harper done enough to explain his former chief of staff's $90,000 cheque to Senator Mike Duffy? Listen to CBC Radio's The House with Evan Solomon here.

Wallin may be forced to repay thousands in travel expenses

Pamela Wallin, the Senator from Saskatchewan, was back in the news this week, refusing to tell CBC News if she had repaid any travel expense money.

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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»

Making The Mandela Tapes video

Producer Robin Benger describes how he obtained broadcast access to interviews Nelson Mandela recorded in the 1990s. A CBC Radio Ideas program on the Mandela tapes airs May 28.

Rolling Stones to rock with Mississauga choir video

The Rolling Stones take to the stage in Toronto Saturday night, accompanied by a Mississauga high school choir, for the first of three hotly anticipated Canadian concerts.

Robert Bateman Centre to promote more than artist's work video audio

Celebrated Canadian nature artist Robert Bateman is opening a new gallery in Victoria this weekend, but the artist says the aim is to do much more than showcase his work.

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Technology & Science »

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury to perform Dance of the Planets

During sunset on Saturday, three planets will form a bright cluster in the western sky known as the Dance of the Planets.

new 1976 Apple computer sells for $668,000

An auctioneer says one of Apple's first computers — a functioning 1976 model — has been sold for a record $668,000 US.

3D printers give rise to 'desktop manufacturing'

Customizable objects from plastic dollhouse furniture to medical prosthetics can now be designed and printed out by almost anyone at the press of a button, and is going to lead to an 'explosion of new stuff,' predicts author Chris Anderson.

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Money »

Growing appetite for American whisky straining supply

Fans of some American whiskies might soon be scrambling to find their favourite brand because of a seemingly insatiable demand for bourbon, rye and other styles of whisky that shows no sign of abating.

Royal Bank pledges not to outsource jobs for cash savings

Royal Bank has promised it will never outsource a Canadian job to a foreign worker solely to save money.

Canada threatens retaliation over U.S. meat-labelling rules video

The federal government is threatening "retaliatory measures" against the United States in a dispute over meat-labelling rules that Ottawa and the World Trade Organization consider discriminatory.

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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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Watch & Chat: Red Wings at Blackhawks, Game 5

Watch live and chat as the Chicago Blackhawks host the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET).

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Saturday's Need To Know

Four Original Six teams are in action tonight, and two could be done for the season if they don't pull out victories. Ahead of those do-or-die tilts for the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks, stay up to date with all the latest with your Need To Know.

blog Twitter Q & A with Martin Brodeur

When Martin Brodeur joined the Hockey Night crew as a special guest analyst this week, we wanted to give you an opportunity to connect with him. Fans on Twitter asked one of the greatest goaltenders of all-time some questions, and his answers may surprise you.

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