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updated Deadly Oklahoma tornado confirmed as most powerful type video

Emergency workers neared the end of their search Tuesday afternoon for survivors in Moore, Okla., following a deadly tornado that weather officials said was now classified among the most powerful type of twister.

Baseball fuels dreams, desperation in Dominican Republic video

The Toronto Blue Jays have a number of stars from the Dominican Republic, but in the shadow of these successful players is an equally important story about the deaths of young players and a country desperately struggling to balance hope and poverty.

analysis Keith Boag: Have you heard about the murderous abortion doctor?

The gruesome trial and murder conviction of Philadelphia abortion provider Dr. Kermit Gosnell is unlikely to change American abortion law, Keith Boag writes. But it has U.S. journalists questioning their priorities and how they cover such a sensitive issue.

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updated 'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform video

Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Conservative caucus this morning that he's "very upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly.

Mountie sues 13 ex-colleagues for sex assault, harassment

An RCMP staff sergeant has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against 13 former colleagues in the force's travelling equestrian show the Musical Ride, claiming she was sexually assaulted and harassed in the 1980s.

exclusive Canadian on EI shut out amid foreign worker influx video

A jobless Canadian IT professional who is collecting employment insurance is upset because he now suspects several recent jobs he applied for went to temporary foreign workers.

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updated 'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform video

Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Conservative caucus this morning that he's "very upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly.

new Senate set to debate expense audits amid greater scrutiny

The Senate will debate its own committee's reports into living expenses claimed by three senators Tuesday night in a session that could see Senator Mike Duffy's claims sent back for a second audit.

updated PM's South America trip turns focus from turmoil to trade

Prime Minister Stephen Harper left today for South America for four days of bilateral talks and trade meetings, after addressing his caucus over the growing Senate expense controversy.

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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»

Quebec director Chloé Robichaud gets Cannes ovation

Montreal filmmaker Chloé Robichaud's debut feature Sarah Prefers to Run (Sarah préfère la course) had a warm welcome Tuesday following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

J.K. Rowling-annotated Harry Potter sells for $234K

A first edition of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with the author's scribbles about the Hogwart's coat of arms and other details of the wizarding universe sold for £150,000 ($234,000 Cdn) at a charity auction in London today.

updated Microsoft unveils Xbox One

The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year.

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updated Microsoft unveils Xbox One

The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year.

video Designing smart clothes to go with that smartphone video

Dresses adorned with flowers that slowly open and close or coloured patterns that change spontaneously are some of the futuristic designs by a Montreal researcher who is trying to make clothes "smarter."

Microsoft's Xbox revamp: Is the sun setting on game consoles?

With the rise of mobile and social games, the revival of PC gaming and a general proliferation of options for both developers and players, some are wondering whether game consoles matter anymore, writes Peter Nowak.

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updated Microsoft unveils Xbox One

The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year.

Carney's parting advice: play to Canada's strengths video

Outgoing Bank of Canada governor said Canada's economy is poised for growth as long as all stakeholders keep pulling in the same direction.

B.C. mine's temporary foreign workers case dismissed

The Federal Court of Canada has dismissed a challenge launched by two unions against a company that hired more than 200 temporary workers from China for its coal mine in northeastern B.C.

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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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Bryan Colangelo disappointed but accepting of Raptors' decision

Bryan Colangelo, who won't have final say in basketball decisions for the Toronto Raptors, says he's not angry at being let go as general manager, despite his new boss's characterization as such.

blog Wharnsby: Benoit is all heart, hard work for Senators

Andre Benoit was making good money with Spartak Moscow, but couldn't pass up a chance to break into the NHL with Ottawa as a 29-year-old, writes Tim Wharnsby.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Tuesday's Need To Know

The Rangers and Sharks hope home ice will help them pick up big series wins on Tuesday night. Get up to speed on the latest news and notes from around the NHL playoffs.

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