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Torso's DNA matches journalist believed killed in amateur submarine video

A headless torso found on a beach off Copenhagen is identified as that of missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who is believed to have died on an amateur-built submarine earlier this month.

Updated U.S. rock band Allah-Las' Rotterdam show cancelled due to threat

A concert in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam by U.S. rock group Allah-Las was cancelled Wednesday because of a threat, police said.

Hey Macarena: Dancing teen arrested in Saudi Arabia

Police in Saudi Arabia arrest and later release a 14-year-old boy who was filmed dancing to the '90s hit song Macarena at an intersection in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

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'Disgusting behaviour' caught on video at fast food restaurant in Red Deer, Alta. video

A Carl's Jr. franchisee has been caught on video violating at least 10 food safety regulations. Jack Webb co-owns the fast food restaurant in Red Deer, Alta. CBC News has exclusively obtained the video that got him temporarily tossed from his own kitchen.

Judge who wore Trump hat in court says he doesn't support American president

A Hamilton judge who could be suspended or dismissed for wearing a Donald Trump hat in court tells a hearing in Toronto he was "stunned" by last November's U.S. election outcome, and was just trying to make people laugh the next day.

Tornado rips through Lachute, damaging more than 300 buildings

More than 300 buildings, including homes and the local arena, were damaged in a tornado that swept through Lachute, Que., the city's mayor said Wednesday.

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Trudeau says steps to tackle spike in asylum-seekers yielding 'positive results' video

Facing criticism from the Conservatives that he is has created a crisis at the border, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government has a firm grip on the spike in migrants crossing into Canada, insisting that additional staff and expedited processing are "yielding positive results."

Analysis As Ottawa mulls shorter election campaigns, here's how they would have changed history

The Liberals are considering limiting the length of election campaigns, which could have caused big differences in the results of some recent votes.

Analysis How should Canadians respond to the alt-right? video

Protesting with cheesecake might seem silly. But a question is suddenly relevant across North America in the wake of Charlottesville: What is the best way to respond to a white-supremacist rally?

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Taylor Swift ends intrigue, announces new album in November

After whipping her army of fans into a frenzy with video snippets of slithery snake parts on social media, pop star Taylor Swift has predictably revealed details of her new album, reputation, and announced on Instagram it will be out Nov. 10.

Updated U.S. rock band Allah-Las' Rotterdam show cancelled due to threat

A concert in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam by U.S. rock group Allah-Las was cancelled Wednesday because of a threat, police said.

CBC BOOKS Beyoncé releasing $300 book about her album Lemonade

Fans of Beyoncé's smash 2016 album Lemonade have the chance to shell out $300 US for a limited box set that includes a 600-page hardcover book and the first pressing of the double LP vinyl.

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Technology & Science »

New Scientists uncover what killed crew of Civil War sub H.L. Hunley

Scientists say they've solved a longstanding mystery about what killed the crew of the first combat submarine ever to take down an enemy ship.

Here's the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung's newest big-screen phone

It has a new screen, dual cameras on the back — and a hefty $1,299 price tag.

With eclipse 2017 complete, get ready for eclipse 2024 video

A solar eclipse will be viewable from North America on April 8, 2024. Here are some tips if you want to get ready now.

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Walmart partners with Google on voice-activated shopping

The world's largest retailer said Wednesday it's working with Google to offer hundreds of thousands of items from laundry detergent to Lego for voice shopping through Google Assistant starting next month.

Energy Transfer sues Greenpeace over Dakota Access Pipeline

Greenpeace USA lawyer says suit abuses legal system 'to silence legitimate advocacy work.'

Royal Bank hikes dividend after posting $2.8B quarterly profit

Royal Bank of Canada is reporting nearly $2.8 billion of net income for its fiscal third quarter and an unexpectedly large increase to its quarterly dividend.

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Andre De Grasse can't help but think 'what if?' after missing Bolt showdown video

Instead of battling Usain Bolt one final time, Andre De Grasse spent the world track and field championships playing tourist in London. The 22-year-old attended the Arsenal-Chelsea soccer game at Wembley Stadium. He toured the London and Tower bridges.

Coming Up Watch Canadians compete at the world junior swimming championships video

Watch live action from the FINA world junior swimming championships in Indianapolis, IN, where Penny Oleksiak headlines a strong Canadian contingent looking to make a splash.

Preview Can Brooke Henderson seize the moment? video

Brooke Henderson is being treated like royalty at this week's CP Women's Open in Ottawa, and a victory near her hometown would be a storybook ending, writes Peter Robinson.

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