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updated Suspect arrested in decades old N.Y. missing boy case video

A man has been arrested in the 1979 disappearance of a six-year-old New York City boy, in the first arrest ever made in a case that helped give rise to the nation's missing-children movement.

U.S. cuts Pakistan aid to protest doctor's conviction

A U.S. Senate panel expressed its outrage Thursday over Pakistan's conviction of a doctor who helped the country track down Osama bin Laden, cutting aid to Islamabad by $33 million — $1 million for every year of the physician's 33-year sentence for high treason.

Eurogroup head admits Greece could ditch euro

European Union leaders have concluded their latest summit with few concrete steps to fix the Continent's festering financial crisis even as the potential for a messy Greek exit from the euro appears to be rising.

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Double-lung recipient Hélène Campbell dances for joy video

The Ottawa woman who has become Canada's best-known advocate for organ donation was happy, smiling and in great spirits today as she described her new life less than two months after receiving a double-lung transplant.

new Conservatives move again to have robocalls suits tossed

The Conservative Party has filed a second motion to dismiss the robocalls lawsuits filed by the left-leaning Council of Canadians, calling council chairperson Maude Barlow a 'virulent critic' of Prime Minister Stephen Harper who has 'orchestrated' the litigation.

Workers' EI history to affect claim under new rules video

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley announced details this morning about the government's planned changes to employment insurance that would tighten the rules for Canadians collecting the benefit.

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new Conservatives move again to have robocalls suits tossed

The Conservative Party has filed a second motion to dismiss the robocalls lawsuits filed by the left-leaning Council of Canadians, calling council chairperson Maude Barlow a 'virulent critic' of Prime Minister Stephen Harper who has 'orchestrated' the litigation.

new Religious freedom speech offers few clues about new office

A speech by Canada's foreign affairs minister about religious freedom in Washington, D.C., is providing few new clues as to what a planned office to promote the cause will entail.

Workers' EI history to affect claim under new rules video

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley announced details this morning about the government's planned changes to employment insurance that would tighten the rules for Canadians collecting the benefit.

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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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Rockies scene by Group of Seven's Lawren Harris for auction

An icy and ethereal Lawren Harris mountainscape headlines the Sotheby's Canada auction of Canadian artwork in Toronto tonight.

Elton John cancels Las Vegas concerts over illness

Elton John is suffering from a serious respiratory infection and has cancelled three Las Vegas performances on doctors' orders.

Vancouver Bieber fans in disbelief over tour snub

Justin Bieber announced yesterday morning the dates of his world tour in support his latest album Believe, but fans in Vancouver were disappointed to see that their city didn't make the list.

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Technology & Science »

Facebook unveils camera app for iPhone

Facebook unveiled a photo-sharing application on Thursday that allows users to take pictures on their mobile device and post them directly to their Facebook accounts.

Neil Armstrong grants rare interview to accountants organization

Legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong, who was the first person to walk on the moon, has surprised the media establishment by granting a rare and comprehensive interview to an unexpected interviewer: the Certified Practicing Accountants of Australia.

'Safe' stem cell discovery unveiled in Calgary

Scientists in Calgary say they have discovered a way to create stem cells by the millions more quickly and safely than ever before.

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Money »

Canadian Pacific union dismisses threat of more layoffs

The union for striking Canadian Pacific Railway workers today dismissed the company's threat that the dispute will lead to more layoffs.

Workers' EI history to affect claim under new rules video

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley announced details this morning about the government's planned changes to employment insurance that would tighten the rules for Canadians collecting the benefit.

Vatican banker Tedeschi ousted

The president of the Vatican bank was effectively ousted Thursday after receiving a unanimous vote of no-confidence from bank overseers for having leaked documents and failed to do his job at a critical time in the Holy See's efforts to show transparency in its finances, the Vatican and officials said.

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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 »

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blog Rangers confident, comfortable facing elimination

These New York Rangers have been to Game 6 trailing and done that well. That's probably part of the reason why coach John Tortorella says he's comfortable with his team's mindset facing elimination Friday.

blog Russell: 5 candidates for Canada's flag bearer

As the Canadian Olympic team takes shape, speculation has started about which athlete will carry the Maple Leaf at the opening ceremony in London on July 27. Scott Russell makes the case for five worthy nominees and calls on you to cast your vote.

IOC president Rogge would welcome Olympic bid from Quebec City

The president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, says he'd be happy with a bid for a future Games from Quebec City. But he says it's impossible to speak about it seriously until such a bid has been submitted.

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