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BP spreads blame for Gulf spill: BP says a "sequence of failures" involving "multiple companies" led to the explosion and fire that killed 11 people and caused a massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Obama outlines tax cuts: Washington plans to institute a series of targeted tax cuts for companies and individuals as a way of jump-starting the economy, U.S. President Barack Obama says.
Iranian woman's stoning sentence on hold: report: The stoning death sentence passed against an Iranian woman convicted of adultery has been suspended and is under review, Iran's English-language television station reports.

Manitoba judge complainant fired from job: The Winnipeg man who went public with sexual allegations about Manitoba Judge Lori Douglas and her lawyer husband says he has been fired from his job in part because of the explicit photos of her he kept on his work computer.
Euthanasia debate straying off course: group: Quebec's public hearings into assisted suicide continued in Montreal Wednesday, with an appearance by the president of the Right to Die With Dignity Association, among others.
Medical response in jails still seen as problem: A review of nine deaths that occurred in federal custody between April 2008 and April 2010 shows recurring problems in responding to medical emergencies.

Rethink approach to migrant ships: experts: The arrival of a ship carrying hundreds of Tamil migrants has prompted the federal government to launch a human trafficking awareness campaign, but some immigration experts are questioning whether that tactic is the best approach.
Harper condemns Qur'an burning plan: Prime Minister Stephen Harper added his voice to the global outcry against a U.S. church's plan to burn 200 copies of the Qur'an on Saturday the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
MPs rack up free trips abroad: Members of parliament, their spouses and staff have received nearly $2 million worth of free travel and gifts from foreign nationals and lobby groups over the past five years, CBC News has learned.

Chocolate Pudding: the inside story: We look at the ingredients in a ready-made Jell-O chocolate pudding
Massage alters immune response: study: Getting a massage might alter the body's immune response and lower stress-related hormones, a new U.S. study suggests.
Key ovarian cancer genes identified: Two genes that appear linked to an aggressive form of ovarian cancer have been identified by U.S. researchers.

U.K.'s Piers Morgan to replace Larry King: British journalist Piers Morgan will replace talk-show host Larry King on CNN's prime-time lineup in January, the network says.
Sony to bring Barney's Version to U.S. cinemas: The highly anticipated Barney's Version, based on Mordecai Richler's acclaimed final novel, has landed a coveted U.S. distribution deal on the eve of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Winnipeg Art Gallery to open Inuit Art Centre: The Winnipeg Art Gallery will introduce an all-Inuit art building in 2014, WAG announced Tuesday.

2 asteroids fly near Earth: One transport truck-sized asteroid passed the Earth Wednesday morning and another will soar by in the afternoon, with both far closer to the planet than the moon.
Teens' styrofoam study wins water prize: A new way to clean up polystyrene waste and stop it from fouling waterways has won two Canadian teens the 2010 Stockholm Junior Water Prize.
Google debuts Instant predictive search engine: Google is launching a new search function, called Instant, that predicts and displays what is being looked for before the user has finished typing.

Obama outlines tax cuts: Washington plans to institute a series of targeted tax cuts for companies and individuals as a way of jump-starting the economy, U.S. President Barack Obama says.
Bank of Canada hikes interest rates: The Bank of Canada boosts its key interest rate by one-quarter of a percentage point Wednesday, pushing the target for the overnight rate to one per cent.
Canada's housing market to slow, not stop: Conference Board: Canada's housing market will stall in the coming months but not tumble anywhere close to what occurred in the United States during the recent recession, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada.

Ontario doctors tackle opioid abuse: The dramatic increase in the abuse of opioids such as Oxycontin has led the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons to propose some dramatic initiatives to curb addiction.
Mobilicity files complaint about Rogers' Chatr: New wireless player Mobilicity has filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau against Rogers' unlimited talk and text service Chatr, saying it's too similar to its own unlimited talk and text offering.
LED light maker sued over brightness claims: An American manufacturer of LED lights is being sued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over claims about how bright its lights are, and how long they last.

Microsoft, Xbox sorry for blocking gamer from US town Fort Gay
Residents of Georgia street say 'Lustful Court' name inspires little pride; they want new name
Class to die for: Course at U of Baltimore is real thriller, call it Zombies 101

TFC settles for 0-0 draw with Fire: Visiting Toronto FC failed to make up major ground in the MLS playoff race after a disappointing scoreless draw with the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night at Toyota Park.
Rangers hammer Blue Jays: Left-hander Derek Holland pitched five shutout innings and Ian Kinsler and Nelson Cruz hit home runs as the Texas Rangers defeated Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Wednesday night at the Rogers Centre.
NFL Contenders: History suggests Saints won't repeat: After erasing years of misery by capturing the franchise's first Super Bowl championship, the New Orleans Saints will have to resist complacency if they hope to repeat.