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Emmy Winners 2012: 'Homeland,' 'Modern Family' And 'Game Change' Tops

| September 24, 2012

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Emmy winners for the 2012 award ceremony included many familiar faces and some newcomers. In the comedy category, "Modern Family" took home awards in the...

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Obama Campaign Releases First Ad Targeting Mitt Romney's '47 Percent' Comments

AP | JULIE PACE | September 23, 2012

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CHICAGO -- President Barack Obama's campaign is launching its first television advertisement targeting Mitt Romney's comments about Americans who don't pay income taxes, arguing the...

Bike Riding Up 26% In Metro Vancouver Says TransLink

CBC | November 23, 2012

Bicycle use is up 26 per cent over the last three years in Metro Vancouver while bus trips are up 17 per cent, according to...

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Emmys 2012 Makeup & Hair Highlights: Ashley Judd's Beehive, January Jones' Smokey Eyes And More (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Dana Oliver | January 3, 2013

Television's biggest and brightest stars stepped out Sunday night for the 2012 Emmy Awards. And from our view (read: cozy couch) of the red carpet,...

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Mitt Romney Defends Tax Rate In '60 Minutes' Interview

HuffingtonPost.com | Mollie Reilly | September 24, 2012

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Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney defended paying an effective tax rate of 14.1 percent on Sunday, following the release of his 2011 tax returns and...

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'Modern Family' Emmy Sweep? ABC Comedy Wins Director, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress Awards

| September 24, 2012

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"Modern Family" cleaned up at the 2012 Primetime Emmys. The hit ABC comedy won the award for Outstanding Comedy Series, closing out yet another very...

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Body of missing Moncton woman found

CBC | November 23, 2012

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The body of a 29-year-old Moncton woman who was reported missing a week ago was found Sunday afternoon. Alanna Greene's body was located around 3:40...

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Quebec student group keeps up pressure on PQ

CBC | November 23, 2012

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The most vocal of Quebec's three major student groups plans to keep up its campaigning and possibly protesting in the months to come, hoping for...

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Full gene analysis finds 4 major classes of breast cancer; hints for future treatments

CP | The Associated Press | November 23, 2012

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NEW YORK, N.Y. - Scientists reported Sunday that they have completed a major analysis of the genetics of breast cancer, finding four major classes of...

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Contempt motion coming even if gas plant docs released

CBC | November 23, 2012

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Ontario's Progressive Conservatives say they will introduce a contempt motion against Energy Minister Chris Bentley, even if the governing Liberals release all requested documents about...

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Heidi Klum Emmys 2012 Dress Brings Back The High Slit (PHOTOS, POLL)

| September 24, 2012

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Hello, Heidi! The newly-not single Heidi Klum made a splash on the Emmys 2012 red carpet, bringing back the thigh-high slit in a big way....

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Jimmy Fallon Emmys 2012: Late Night Host Jokes Amanda Bynes Drove Him To The Red Carpet

The Huffington Post | Leigh Blickley | September 23, 2012

By the one-liners Jimmy Fallon was throwing out tonight on the red carpet, you would think he was hosting the 2012 Emmys. The "Late Night...

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Former B.C. Conservative MLA mulls return to Liberals

CBC | November 23, 2012

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The former B.C. Conservative MLA who quit the party yesterday says he plans to attend the B.C. Liberal's fall convention, but not as a supporter...

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Kat Dennings Emmys 2012; 'Two Broke Girls' Star Shows Major Cleavage On Red Carpet (PHOTO)

The Huffington Post | Kiki Von Glinow | September 24, 2012

If there was ever a wardrobe malfunction in the making, this is it. "Two Broke Girls" star Kat Dennings turned out at the Emmys 2012...

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New Coronavirus Outbreak: WHO On Alert And Watching New Sars-Like Virus In Saudi Arabia

CP | Helen Branswell, The Canadian Press | November 23, 2012

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The World Health Organization is keeping a close eye on a disease outbreak in Saudi Arabia caused by a virus in the same family as...

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Giuliana Rancic Emmys 2012; E! Host Talks Baby Edward Duke, Being A MILF

The Huffington Post | Kiki Von Glinow | September 23, 2012

Giuliana Rancic has gone through quite a few life changes since we saw her hosting E!'s Emmy coverage last year. Since then, she was diagnosed...

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Amy Poehler Emmys 2012; 'Parks And Recreation' Actress Makes First Post-Split Appearance (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Kiki Von Glinow | September 24, 2012

Amy Poehler made her first red carpet appearance at Sunday's 2012 Emmy Awards since announcing her split from husband of nine years, Will Arnett. Poehler,...

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The 8 Greatest Canadian Baseball Players

The Huffington Post Canada | October 3, 2012

We may only have one Major League Baseball team, but Canada is no stranger to the good old game of baseball. Our historical ties to...

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'The Princess Bride' Cast: Where Are They Now? (PHOTOS)

HuffingtonPost.com | Gary Susman | September 25, 2012

"Mawwiage." Say just that one mispronounced word out loud, and you're bound to get a laugh from a nearby "Princess Bride" fan. Not only is...

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Emmys 2012 Live Updates: Winners, Photos And More (UPDATES)

| September 24, 2012

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The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards kick off at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on ABC live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Late-night...

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Cape Horn Interchange reopened east of Vancouver

CBC | November 23, 2012

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Construction on the Highway 1 improvement project in Coquitlam, B.C, is moving ahead of schedule and the westbound traffic on the Cape Horn interchange is...

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CAW Ford Contract: Canadian Ford Workers Accept Contract

CP | Will Campbell, The Canadian Press | November 23, 2012

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TORONTO - Ford Canada's unionized workers accepted a new contract over the weekend that will see the company's plants bolstered by more than 600 planned...

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Journalist Henry Champ Dies At 75

CBC | November 23, 2012

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Longtime Canadian broadcast journalist Henry Champ died Sunday morning in Washington, D.C., his son Adam said. Champ was 75. He was living in Washington with...

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Paraglider Rescued From Chilliwack Mountainside

CBC | November 23, 2012

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A paraglider who spent the night alone on a mountainside near Chilliwack has now been airlifted to hospital in critical condition. An RCMP helicopter spotted...

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NDP Cap-And-Trade: Peter Kent Says NDP Proposal Amounts To Carbon Tax

CP | Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press | November 23, 2012

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OTTAWA - Environment Minister Peter Kent is attempting to put some heft behind the Conservatives' climate-change talking points that have driven Parliament Hill to distraction...

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Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day Frontman, Getting Treatment After Public Meltdown

AP | NEKESA MUMBI MOODY | September 23, 2012

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NEW YORK — Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is headed to treatment for substance abuse. Sunday's announcement by the band's rep comes after the 40-year-old...

Kanye West Sex Tape: Rapper's Lawyer Sends Cease And Desist Letter

| September 23, 2012

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So it looks like those Kanye West sex tape rumors (with a Kim Kardashian-look-alike, no less) are true. AllHipHop News has obtained the cease and...

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Emmys 2012 Predictions From The Stars And More (PHOTOS)

HuffingtonPost.com | Maggie Furlong | September 23, 2012

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TV's biggest night is more than just the Emmys awards show -- there are parties, pre-parties and pre-parties for those parties, with all of TV's...

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'Star Wars' Theme Song Instantly Soothes Crying Baby (VIDEO)

| September 24, 2012

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For new moms and dads, there is nothing like discovering that one little thing with the power to calm your crying baby. Sometimes it's white...

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Emmys 2012 Red Carpet: See All The Best & Worst Fashion! (PHOTOS)

| September 24, 2012

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The 2012 Emmys heated up Sunday night with this year's array of sizzling glamour and some gorgeous (but restrained) red carpet fashion. The Emmy nominees...

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Alberta Beef Recall: Reaction To Sixth XL Foods Recall Expansion

The Huffington Post Canada | September 23, 2012

The recall of ground beef from Edmonton-based producer XL Foods has been expanded for the sixth time. It also includes unlabelled ground beef products...

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'The Hobbit' Poster: Bilbo Baggins Grabs His Sword (PHOTO)

| September 23, 2012

Tolkien Week closed out with a bang. To celebrate Hobbit Day -- which, as Middle-earth denizens know, is celebrated at the end of Tolkien Week...

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Man injured after being struck by vehicle overnight

CBC | November 23, 2012

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A 19-year-old man was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning near Dufferin and Dupont streets. The incident, which police describe as a hit and...

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Quebecer Missing In Fatal Nepal Avalanche

CBC | November 23, 2012

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A cardiologist from Quebec is missing but a climber from B.C. is safe following a deadly avalanche that swept down a Himalayan peak on Sunday,...

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Will.i.am Song Featuring Justin Bieber Hits Internet (LISTEN)

| September 23, 2012

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Justin Bieber fans, get excited, but not too excited. A new song from Will.i.am's upcoming "#willpower" album featuring the teen pop sensation has leaked on...

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Prisoner killed in OPP cruiser crash in Kenora

CBC | November 23, 2012

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A 42-year-old female prisoner has died in Kenora, Ont., after the police cruiser she was being transported in collided with a tractor-trailer early this morning....

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China Investment Canada: Amidst Nexen Deal, China's Ambassador In Canada Attempts To Polish Image Of Chinese Investors

CP | The Canadian Press | November 23, 2012

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OTTAWA - China's ambassador in Canada is on a charm offensive, appealing to the public to look favourably on Chinese investment in the oil patch.Ambassador...

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'Life Of Pi' Exclusive New Trailer: 'Believe The Unbelievable'

The Huffington Post UK | Sarah Dean | September 24, 2012

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A brand new trailer for Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee's Life Of Pi has been released and The Huffington Post UK has an exclusive first...

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Canada, U.K. to cut costs by sharing embassies abroad

CBC | November 23, 2012

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Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and British Foreign Secretary William Hague will sign an agreement to open joint Canada-U.K. diplomatic missions abroad in an effort...

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Emmy Awards Records: 'Mad Men,' Bryan Cranston Could Make History

AP | LYNN ELBER | September 24, 2012

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LOS ANGELES — The terrorism thriller "Homeland" and "Modern Family" were the top winners at Sunday's Emmy Awards in a ceremony that veered between daring...

David Brooks: Mitt Romney Is 'The Least Popular Candidate In History' (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Chris Gentilviso | September 23, 2012

After a rocky week that saw plenty of conservatives break away from Mitt Romney, New York Times columnist David Brooks summed up the state of...

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Ottawa To Open Joint U.K.-Canadian Diplomatic Missions Abroad

CBC | September 24, 2012

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Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and British Foreign Secretary William Hague will sign an agreement to open joint Canada-U.K. diplomatic missions abroad in an effort...

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Lunenburg, N.S. to limit junk food at municipal facilities

CBC | November 23, 2012

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Legislating healthier diet options to stem obesity is an option that health officials in cities across Canada are considering. This week, municipal leaders in Lunenburg...

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Baby Panda Dies At National Zoo

AP | BEN NUCKOLS | September 23, 2012

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WASHINGTON — The giant panda cub born a week ago at the National Zoo in Washington died Sunday morning, saddening zoo officials and visitors who...

Feds Studying Private Prisons As Way To Save Money

CTV News | September 23, 2012

The Harper government has been quietly studying private prisons in other countries as a possible model to save money in federal penitentiaries, CTV News has...

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Weekend Box Office: 'End Of Watch' & 'House At The End Of The Street' Tie [UPDATE]

The Huffington Post | Christopher Rosen | September 24, 2012

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Counting "The Master," which expanded to 788 theaters on Friday, moviegoers had five new releases to choose from over the weekend. Perhaps not surprisingly, parity...

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Kenyan-born runner wins record-setting Montreal Marathon

CBC | November 23, 2012

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Runners from Kenya dominated Sunday's record-setting Montreal Marathon, taking the top two spots in the men's and women's races. Kenyan-born American Joseph Chirlee won the...

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Sister behind wheel of car that struck Toronto teen

CBC | November 23, 2012

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A teenage girl has died after she was hit by a Toyota Camry that was being driven by her sister in northwest Toronto. Toronto police...

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Taylor Santos, Texas High School Student, Left 'Burned And Blistered' After Male Vice Principal Spanked Her (VIDEO)

| September 24, 2012

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A Texas high school student opted to take a spanking rather than serve another day of in-school suspension, but she was left bruised and blistered...

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Don't Be Rude: 6 Helpful Apps To Make You A Better Person

The Huffington Post | Bianca Bosker | September 23, 2012

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Most of the time, my phone makes me rude. I’ll break eye contact to send a text, leave conversations to snap a photo, or look...

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Bill Clinton On Economy: No President Could Have 'Magically' Fixed It In 1 Term (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Chris Gentilviso | September 24, 2012

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Former President Bill Clinton vouched for Barack Obama's economic record on Sunday, making his case for the president to have a second term. In an...

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Man plunges to death on Mount Royal

CBC | November 23, 2012

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A 48-year-old American man died in a fall early Sunday morning on Mount Royal. The man, who was walking with friends around 1 a.m., fell...

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'Treme': Season 4 Will End Series Says David Simon

| September 23, 2012

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The third season of "Treme" won't be its last. According to series creator David Simon, HBO will renew the series for a shortened fourth and...

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Nepal Avalanche: Canadian Reported Among Missing

AP | September 23, 2012

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KATHMANDU, Nepal - Officials say at least nine people are dead and several others missing, including a Canadian, after an avalanche hit climbers on a...

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Tony Clement Twitter: Treasury Board President Used Ghostwriter In Twitter Town Hall

CP | Stephanie Levitz, The Canadian Press | November 23, 2012

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OTTAWA - Tony Clement may be king of social media in political circles on Parliament Hill, but he didn't get to be mayor of his...

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Climate Change: Presidential Campaign Fails To Highlight Severity Of Issue

AP | SETH BORENSTEIN | November 23, 2012

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The issue: People love to talk about the weather, especially when it's strange like the mercifully ended summer of 2012. This year the nation's weather...

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Pakistan government distances itself from filmmaker death bounty

CBC | November 23, 2012

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Pakistan’s government has distanced itself from a minister’s $100,000 reward for the death of the person who made a controversial film of the Prophet Muhammad...

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Denzel Washington: Clint Eastwood Still 'My Hero'

AP | OSCAR WELLS GABRIEL II | September 21, 2012

WASHINGTON -- Clint Eastwood has taken a lot of barbs over his empty chair routine at the Republican National Convention, but Denzel Washington still holds...

Canada Divorce Privacy: Names Shouldn't Be Public, Some Lawyers Say

CP | Allison Jones, The Canadian Press | November 23, 2012

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TORONTO - When it comes to divorce, some family lawyers are wondering: what's in a name?Openness is a fundamental principle of Canada's court systems, but...

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Mars Rock: Curiosity Rover To Examine Pyramid-Shaped Boulder, NASA Says

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | September 24, 2012

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Curiosity's robotic arm is set to get its first workout. It's been tasked with examining a football-sized rock whose odd pyramidal shape caught the eyes...

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Billy Crystal Jokes About Paul Ryan: 'Anyone Who Lies About How Fast They Run In A Marathon I Can't Trust'

AP | STACEY PLAISANCE | September 21, 2012

NEW ORLEANS -- Actor Billy Crystal babysat for his granddaughters for five days, and from the experience, a movie was born. On Friday, Crystal walked...

Led Zeppelin Reunion Film Might Be Last Chance To See Group Together

AP | JILL LAWLESS | September 21, 2012

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LONDON -- The song remains the same, as Led Zeppelin once observed. But Zeppelin fans can visit the band's music anew thanks to a film...

Alberta Beef Recall: XL Foods Recall Expanded Again, Includes Unlabelled Ground Beef

CP | The Canadian Press | November 23, 2012

OTTAWA - The recall of ground beef from Edmonton-based producer XL Foods is being expanded yet again.The recall due to possible E. coli contamination was...

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Celebrity Week In Review: Shakira Is Pregnant, Lindsay Lohan Bashes Amanda Bynes And More (PHOTOS)

| September 21, 2012

The cooler weather is rolling in, and so is the Hollywood news. This week began with a brawl between two former child stars and ended...

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Vancouver International Film Festival Brings The World To The West Coast

CP | Dene Moore, The Canadian Press | November 23, 2012

VANCOUVER - If they were shoes, it could be considered a pair of sturdy hiking boots to Toronto's Manolos.But the Vancouver International Film Festival embraces...

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Nursing Station Staff Shopping Flights: Poplar Hill Nursing Station Used Medical Flights To Grocery Shop, Report Alleges

CP | Steve Rennie, The Canadian Press | November 22, 2012

OTTAWA - Staff at a remote First Nations nursing station arranged expensive emergency medical flights — on the federal government's dime — to go grocery...

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BC Municipal Funding: Provincial Handouts Unlikely

CP | Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press | November 22, 2012

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VICTORIA - Hundreds of municipal politicians preparing to convince the British Columbia Liberal government to help pay for local sewer upgrades, the pothole brigade or...

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BC Conservatives AGM: John van Dongen Quits, Cummins Stays

CP | Dene Moore, The Canadian Press | November 22, 2012

LANGLEY, B.C. - Even in the tumultuous world of British Columbia politics, the provincial Conservatives had a roller coaster of a weekend.Weeks of leaked accusations,...

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RCMP Legal Funding Policy: Mounties' Legal Bill Payment Policy Causing Delays

CP | James Keller, The Canadian Press | November 22, 2012

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VANCOUVER - Several criminal cases against Mounties in British Columbia are facing delays as the RCMP considers whether to pay for defence lawyers and in...

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Veteran Pensions Canada: Harper Government Spent Over $750,000 In 5-Year Court Battle Against Military Pension Claim

CP | Murray Brewster, The Canadian Press | November 22, 2012

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OTTAWA - The Harper government spent $750,462 in legal fees fighting veterans over the clawback of military pensions, documents tabled in Parliament show.Federal Liberals have...

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