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updated Oklahoma tornado death count not firm, governor says video

The number of deaths caused by the Oklahoma tornado may yet rise, Gov. Mary Fallin indicates, saying there have been 237 injuries reported in the aftermath of the storm 16 kilometres south of Oklahoma City.

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 "upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly.

updated 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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Politics »

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

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

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.

EI board appointees made banned donations to Conservatives

Dozens of people appointed to plum patronage jobs have been donating to the Conservative party, despite government rules that forbid it.

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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»

J.K. Rowling-annotated Harry Potter set for charity auction

J.K. Rowling's scribbles about the Hogwart's coat of arms in Harry Potter, why Yann Martel switched chapters in Life of Pi and the origin of the title of Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day are revealed in specially annotated first-edition books set for 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.

Carol Burnett wins Mark Twain humour prize

Comedy doyenne and TV sketch queen Carol Burnett is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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Technology & Science »

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.

Yahoo revamps Flickr photo-sharing site

Yahoo says it is rebooting its languishing photo-sharing site Flickr with plans to make it "awesome" again — and is now offering users 1 terabyte of free online storage.

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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Money »

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

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

Home Depot profit up 18% as renovation rebounds

Home Depot Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 18 per cent, thanks to the ongoing housing recovery, despite a chilly and wet spring.

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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

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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