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Tight races in Iowa for presidential hopefuls

After months of campaigning and millions of dollars spent, Republican and Democratic U.S. presidential candidates are set to face their first real test in Iowa Thursday.

January 3, 2008 | 12:55 AM EST

Kenya's opposition party to defy protest ban

Kenya's opposition party leader vowed to push forward with a banned protest in the country's capital Thursday, amid fears that the march could worsen a wave of brutal political and ethnic violence.

January 2, 2008 | 8:15 PM EST

Pakistan asks Scotland Yard to help probe Bhutto's death

Pakistan has asked Britain's Scotland Yard to help investigate the killing of Benazir Bhutto, President Pervez Musharraf said hours after officials announced a six-week election delay.

January 2, 2008 | 10:46 AM EST

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Heavy snow, winds hit Atlantic provinces

High winds and heavy snow made for treacherous driving throughout much of Atlantic Canada Wednesday.

January 2, 2008 | 3:52 PM EST

B.C. avalanche survivor may face criminal charge

RCMP in Whistler, B.C., are considering laying a criminal charge against a man who survived a deadly avalanche New Year's Day after he and a friend ventured into a closed area, disobeying warning signs.

January 3, 2008 | 2:01 AM EST

Quebec soldier's body brought back to Ontario base

The body of Gunner Jonathan Dion, a soldier from Val-d'Or who was killed in southern Afghanistan, arrived at a military base in southeastern Ontario on Wednesday.

January 2, 2008 | 2:59 PM EST

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Health »

Students want screening of blood donors changed

Some Canadian university groups are speaking out over what they feel are outdated and discriminatory screening practices for blood donors.

January 2, 2008 | 4:44 PM EST

Researchers discover enzyme that counters severe allergic attack

A Canadian-led study has confirmed that an enzyme found in the blood seems to decrease the severity of allergic reactions.

January 2, 2008 | 5:36 PM EST

Testosterone doesn't boost cognitive function in older men, research suggests

Men who took testosterone had less body fat and more lean body mass but no improvement in mobility or cognition over men who did not take testosterone, finds a new study.

January 2, 2008 | 2:12 PM EST

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Arts & Entertainment»

Golden Globes want side deal with WGA

The sponsor of the Golden Globe Awards confirmed Wednesday that it is in talks with the Hollywood writers union in an attempt to allow a full production of the annual awards show.

January 2, 2008 | 4:57 PM EST

Potter star to tackle slain photojournalist biopic

With the end of the Harry Potter film series in sight, young British actor Daniel Radcliffe is continuing to strike out with more adult performances, including winning a coveted upcoming role as a slain photojournalist.

January 2, 2008 | 4:25 PM EST

Free Oscar Peterson tribute concert set for Toronto

A memorial concert celebrating the life of the late jazz great Oscar Peterson is being organized for next week in Toronto.

January 2, 2008 | 1:47 PM EST

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Technology & Science »

Cellphone talkers clog car traffic, researchers say

Chatting on a mobile phone while driving slows down traffic, University of Utah researchers say.

January 2, 2008 | 12:03 PM EST

Edmonton bloggers break world record, boost computer literacy

A group of 100 Edmontonians has blogged its way into the Guinness World Records book.

January 2, 2008 | 2:22 PM EST

Swedish global-warming pioneer dies

Swede Bert Bolin, a pioneering climate scientist and co-founder of the UN's Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, has died.

January 2, 2008 | 4:40 PM EST

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Money »

Oil hits $100 US, gold also sets record

Oil hit $100 US a barrel for the first time and gold prices broke a 28-year-old record on Wednesday as the bull run in commodities got new wind.

January 2, 2008 | 7:21 PM EST

U.S. manufacturing sector shows December weakness

The U.S. economy got some mixed news Wednesday as construction spending rose in November but the manufacturing sector showed signs of contraction in December.

January 2, 2008 | 5:51 PM EST

Cameco says Rabbit Lake mine running again

Uranium mining company Cameco Corp. said Thursday it has resumed operations at its Rabbit Lake mine in Saskatchewan much earlier than expected.

January 2, 2008 | 4:12 PM EST

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Consumer Life »

2007 had fewest plane crashes since 1963: report

2007 was one of the safest years in modern aviation history, with the lowest number of crashes worldwide in 44 years, an airline watchdog said on Wednesday.

January 2, 2008 | 5:16 PM EST

Snow joke: Quebecers win free trips

Thousands of Quebecers can thank an extra 2.1 centimetres of snow for a free trip, part of a vacation giveaway based on the amount of snow that fell on Jan. 1.

January 2, 2008 | 10:08 PM EST

Energy efficient bulbs may trigger migraines, UK group says

Energy efficient light bulbs could be causing migraines, a British migraine lobby group said Wednesday.

January 2, 2008 | 1:12 PM EST

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Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

Oilers end losing streak

Dustin Penner scored twice, including the winner in overtime, as the Edmonton Oilers outlasted the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Wednesday night.

January 2, 2008 | 11:49 PM EST

Calgary beats Rangers

Jarome Iginla scored twice and Kristian Huselius had the winner as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday night.

January 3, 2008 | 12:58 AM EST

Canada advances at world juniors

Brad Marchand kept Canada's medal hopes alive Wednesday at the world junior hockey championship with the winning goal in a 4-2 quarter-final victory over Finland.

January 2, 2008 | 6:49 PM EST

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Diversions »

Tennis-court sized map of BC moves to a local farm after Victoria seeks new owner

Thousands of Quebec travellers win free vacation contest to begin New Year

British man puts out kitchen fire with aunt's oversized underwear

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