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Hungary opens criminal probe into toxic sludge: Hungary opens a criminal probe into the toxic sludge flood while the EU and environmental groups warn the disaster could spread down the Danube and have long-term consequences for a half-dozen nations.
Church's funeral protests before U.S. top court: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that pits a dead marine's grieving father against the Westboro Baptist Church, an obscure Kansas church that protests at soldiers' funerals.
U.K. PM urges wartime spirit in austerity drive: U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has appealed for a wartime spirit from the British public, urging them to show restraint amid the hardship of sharp spending cuts.

Tories announce $155.5M prison expansion: The federal government will spend $155.5 million to expand prisons in Ontario and Quebec, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says.
Col. Williams neighbour speaks out on theft: An Orleans, Ont., woman who lived on the same street as Col. Russell Williams told police she was shocked when she discovered all of her lingerie had been stolen during a 2008 break-in.
Child porn find delays Que. online threat case: A Quebec court judge delayed a bail hearing for David Abitbol on Wednesday after investigators found suspected child pornography on the Montreal man's computer.

No Tory MPs investigated in Hill contract: PM: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says no members of his government are being investigated as part of an RCMP probe into construction contracts awarded for the nearly $1-billion project to renovate the West Block of Parliament.
Francophone challenge to census rejected: The Federal Court of Canada has shot down a francophone group's attempt to stop the Conservative government from scrapping the mandatory long-form census.
Tories announce $155.5M prison expansion: The federal government will spend $155.5 million to expand prisons in Ontario and Quebec, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says.

Mom's light drinking may not harm baby: study: The children of mothers who drank small amounts of alcohol during their pregnancy are not at an increased risk for behavioral or intellectual developmental problems, a new British study suggests.
Raising immunity doesn't help cold: writer: If you have the sniffle and classic scratchy throat of a fall cold, don't reach for the nearest product that promises to boost your immune system.
Energy-drink seizure concerns Health Canada: Health Canada is encouraging individuals to tell them about suspected adverse reactions to energy drinks and other natural health products following a report of a student who suffered a seizure.

Fired CNN host Rick Sanchez apologizes: Fired CNN host Rick Sanchez has apologized to Jon Stewart and anyone else he offended with what he calls "inartful comments" he made during a radio interview.
Folk music award nominations released: Toronto klezmer folk band Beyond the Pale scores a leading four nominations for Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Dancer Peggy Baker wins Walter Carsen Prize: Internationally renowned Canadian dancer Peggy Baker has been hailed as "a brilliant creator, a generous teacher and a profoundly honest artist" after winning the Walter Carsen Prize.

Facebook allows users to download their info: Facebook is attempting to answer critics who say it is maintaining a "walled garden" by adding a feature that lets users download all of their information from the social-networking website, to do with as they please.
Trio win Nobel Prize in Chemistry: American Richard Heck and Japanese researchers Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki have won the 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a chemical method that has allowed scientists to create new medicines and better electronics.
Tiny frogs, spiny ants among 200 newfound species: More than 200 new species of plants and animals were found in Papua New Guinea last year, researchers revealed Tuesday.

Flaherty warns of currency war: Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is warning that a currency war over exchange rates could disrupt trade and derail the nascent economic recovery.
Emerging markets to lead recovery: IMF: The International Monetary Fund is predicting that China and other emerging economies will lead the way as the global recovery continues the rest of 2010 and over the next year.
Hollinger settles with former auditor KPMG: The litigation trustee for former newspaper publisher Hollinger Inc. says it has settled its lawsuit with accounting firm KPMG.

Listeria on smoked salmon triggers investigation: The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is looking into the results of a CBC News investigation that found a potentially dangerous strain of Listeria bacteria in smoked salmon at a popular Vancouver market.
U.S. authorities shut down tax relief scam: A U.S. tax relief scam supported by slick TV ads has been shut down after ripping off consumers for more than $60 million.
Major airlines form transatlantic alliance: American Airlines, British Airways and Spain's Iberia are teaming up in a strategic alliance to offer cheaper transatlantic fares, a bigger choice of flight times and easier connections.

Bottle tossed into ocean by US marine science student surfaces in Ireland
Naked ambition: Times Square's unclothed cowboy plans to announce presidential run
Police nab impaired driver who called cab after crashing car on drive home

Remarkable Halladay no-hits Reds: Roy Halladay has thrown the second no-hitter in post-season history, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the NL division series on Wednesday.
Lee is money, Price falls in ALDS opener: Texas Rangers ace Cliff Lee earned his first win of the season against Tampa Bay, striking out 10 in seven tidy innings in Game 1 of an American League Division Series.
Friedman: Taylor Hall built for success: As he begins his rookie season with the Edmonton Oilers, Taylor Hall says he doesn't have any specific numerical goals. Instead, he wants to "make an impact."