Last Updated: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 | 3:57:31 PM ET
- Iraq arrests witness accused of recording Saddam's execution
- Iraqi authorities have arrested an official accused of using a cellphone to make a controversial recording of former president Saddam Hussein's hanging. more »
- Experts puzzle over new fitness tax credit for kids
- Parents enrolling their children in organized sports and physical activities this year should note that some pursuits may not qualify for a tax break, say experts. more »
- Millions of Hindus bathe in holy river water
- The Hindu festival of Ardh Kumbh Mela began in northern India Wednesday, drawing millions of pilgrims wishing to bathe in the three holy rivers that converge in the city of Allanhabad. more »
- Police arrest suspect in Washington state high school shooting
- A student was shot and killed in a Washington state high school hallway as classes began on Wednesday morning, police said. A suspect is under arrest. more »
- Starbucks, A&W; trim trans fats from pastries, french fries
- Coffeehouse giant Starbucks and fast food restaurant A&W; are the latest to announce plans to cut artery-clogging trans fats from their menus. more »
- Ontario court says boy can have dad, mom — and mom
- A child can legally have three parents, Ontario's highest court ruled in a landmark decision Tuesday. more »
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith headed for TV
- Hit spy film Mr. & Mrs. Smith, the movie that brought together actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is being adapted for television. more »
- Tower of London hires 1st female guard
- The Tower of London will soon have its first female Yeoman Warder. The historic British fortress has hired a woman to join the men who patrol its royal walls. more »
- Children's necklaces, key chains recalled for lead poisoning risk
- Four children's metal pendant necklaces and key chains sold at jewelry stores Claire's and Ardène are being recalled because they could make children ill from lead poisoning, Health Canada said in an advisory notice Wednesday. more »
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World »
- Too many Afghan civilians killed by NATO forces: official
- A NATO official says its forces killed too many civilians in Afghanistan in 2006 but the alliance is hoping to reduce the number in 2007.
- Police arrest suspect in Washington state high school shooting
- A student was shot and killed in a Washington state high school hallway as classes began on Wednesday morning, police said. A suspect is under arrest.
- Millions of Hindus bathe in holy river water
- The Hindu festival of Ardh Kumbh Mela began in northern India Wednesday, drawing millions of pilgrims wishing to bathe in the three holy rivers that converge in the city of Allanhabad.
more »
Canada »
- RCMP apologizes for holding suspect naked
- Police in Labrador have apologized to a woman who was held naked in a lockup for two days last winter, and have disciplined an officer for mistreating her.
- Experts puzzle over new fitness tax credit for kids
- Parents enrolling their children in organized sports and physical activities this year should note that some pursuits may not qualify for a tax break, say experts.
- Children's necklaces, key chains recalled for lead poisoning risk
- Four children's metal pendant necklaces and key chains sold at jewelry stores Claire's and Ardène are being recalled because they could make children ill from lead poisoning, Health Canada said in an advisory notice Wednesday.
more »
Health »
- U.S. group urges Down screening for all pregnant women
- There's a big change coming for pregnant women in the U.S: Down syndrome testing no longer hinges on age 35.
- A drink or 2 may help blood pressure risk: men's study
- Men with high blood pressure who drink alcohol moderately may not need to cut back because of heart disease risk, researchers say.
- Experts puzzle over new fitness tax credit for kids
- Parents enrolling their children in organized sports and physical activities this year should note that some pursuits may not qualify for a tax break, say experts.
more »
Arts & Entertainment»
- Babel, The Departed nominated for Producers Guild Awards
- Babel and The Departed are among the films in competition for best theatrical motion picture of the year as chosen by the Producers Guild of America (PGA).
- Company set to sell Whitney's costumes, Bobby's awards
- Anyone interested in snapping up hit singer Whitney Houston's designer outfits or some of Bobby Brown's musical trophies will get a chance at a New Jersey auction next week.
- Quartetto Gelato co-founder dies
- Acclaimed chamber musician Cynthia Steljes, one of the founders of the Canadian group Quartetto Gelato, has died of cancer at age 46.
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Technology & Science »
- Science and technology museum needs $400M home: director general
- A permanent home for the Canada Science and Technology Museum will require $400 million, the director general says, but the federal government still isn't buying the plan.
- Optics breakthrough could speed internet, researchers say
- A new technique for fashioning optical material could turbo-charge the internet and communication networks to even faster speeds, according to a team of scientists from three research facilities.
- Patent lawsuit names online media heavyweights
- Apple Computer, Google and Napster are all named in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Intertainer, a now-defunct online video and audio distribution service.
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Money »
- Ford exits minivan market to focus on crossover vehicles
- Ford Motor Co. confirmed it will not resume production of the Freestar minivan that was built at its Oakville, Ont., plant and will instead build more crossover vehicles.
- Home Depot CEO out with $210M US package
- The head of Home Depot Inc. left the home improvement chain on Wednesday in a mutual agreement, taking with him a severance package worth about $210 million US.
- Stocks, loonie tumble as commodity prices retreat
- Declines in the prices of oil, gold and copper helped pull the Canadian dollar and Canadian stocks lower on Wednesday.
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Consumer Life »
- Starbucks, A&W; trim trans fats from pastries, french fries
- Coffeehouse giant Starbucks and fast food restaurant A&W; are the latest to announce plans to cut artery-clogging trans fats from their menus.
- Experts puzzle over new fitness tax credit for kids
- Parents enrolling their children in organized sports and physical activities this year should note that some pursuits may not qualify for a tax break, say experts.
- ATV sales hit the skids
- ATV dealers in Nova Scotia blame new provincial rules for a drop in sales.
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Sports »
Scores: NHL CFL MLB
- Canada's gold-medal hopes alive
- Jonathan Toews scored on all three of his shootout attempts Wednesday to lift Canada to a 2-1 semifinal win over the United States at the world junior hockey tournament.
- Ailing Senators acquire Comrie
- John Muckler's search to replace top centres Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher ended Wednesday when the Ottawa Senators' general manager traded for Mike Comrie.
- Steve Nash, Suns visit Toronto
- Canada's player takes on Canada's team when Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
