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Chilean mine safety under scrutiny: Chile's president says the mine that trapped 33 workers will close forever, and vows to create safer conditions for those in the country's biggest industry.
3 Chilean miners leave hospital: The first of the 33 men rescued from a Chilean mine left the hospital Thursday, with more expected to follow on Friday and over the weekend.
Chilean mine rescue watched by millions online: The rescue of 33 miners from a collapsed mine in Chile captured the world's attention and was among the most-watched video streams of all time, according to internet monitors.

Ex-Mountie from Sask. faces murder trial: A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer will stand trial for first-degree murder in the death of an Ottawa police officer, a judge ruled Thursday afternoon.
BlackBerry ban at Col. Williams hearing lifted: Journalists will be able to use laptops, BlackBerrys and cellphones in the courtroom next week during the sentencing hearing of admitted murderer and sexual stalker Col. Russell Williams.
UN 'secret votes' won't sway Canada: PM: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada bases its international engagement on principles, not "popularity," and won't be swayed by "secret votes" at the United Nations.

UN 'secret votes' won't sway Canada: PM: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada bases its international engagement on principles, not "popularity," and won't be swayed by "secret votes" at the United Nations.
Khadr plea deal in the works: CBC News has confirmed there are talks aimed at getting a plea deal between the U.S. government and Canadian Omar Khadr's defence team ahead of the resumption of his war-crimes trial at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Conservatives widen lead: poll: The federal Conservatives are extending their lead over the Liberals with a near seven-point advantage over their rivals, a new EKOS poll suggests.

Chronic disease focus for doctors' network: Canadian family doctors aim to better manage chronic diseases in their patients through a new network of electronic health records.
Human microbe projects get $14M from Ottawa: More than $14 million in federal funding over five years will support research into the trillions of microbes that both help keep people healthy and cause disease.
Pharmacy chain fined over meth ingredient sales: American drug chain CVS Pharmacy Inc. has agreed to pay $75 million US in fines for allowing repeated purchases of a key ingredient in the making of methamphetamine in at least five states, authorities say.

The View hosts walk out on Bill O'Reilly: The View hosts Whoopi Goldbert and Joy Behar walked off the set during a taping Thursday after a heated debate with conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly.
Nowhere Boy examines John Lennon's early years: In the new film Nowhere Boy, British artist-cum-director Sam Taylor-Wood and actor Aaron Johnson craft a portrait of John Lennon in the years 1955 to 1960.
Review: Hereafter: Clint Eastwood's latest is a tedious rumination on death.

Global warming confuses Americans: Though the majority of Americans believe that global warming is actually occurring, many do not understand the reasons behind it, suggests new research.
Google earnings better-than-expected $2.2B: Internet giant Google Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings of $2.2 billion US, or $6.72 a share, on revenue of $5.5 billion, after subtracting commissions paid to its ad partners.
BlackBerry ban at Col. Williams hearing lifted: Journalists will be able to use laptops, BlackBerrys and cellphones in the courtroom next week during the sentencing hearing of admitted murderer and sexual stalker Col. Russell Williams.

Trade deficit narrows to $1.3B: Canada's trade deficit with the world was cut in half to $1.3 billion in August, as exports rose and imports declined.
Loonie hits parity before retreating: The loonie drew even with its U.S. counterpart early Thursday before dropping back later in the afternoon.
Google earnings better-than-expected $2.2B: Internet giant Google Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings of $2.2 billion US, or $6.72 a share, on revenue of $5.5 billion, after subtracting commissions paid to its ad partners.

Loonie hits parity before retreating: The loonie drew even with its U.S. counterpart early Thursday before dropping back later in the afternoon.
Lottery winner robbed, beaten in her home: A Quebec woman who claimed a $52,000 lottery prize was beaten and robbed in her home, prompting her daughter to ask Loto-Qubec to refrain from publicizing the win.
Pharmacy chain fined over meth ingredient sales: American drug chain CVS Pharmacy Inc. has agreed to pay $75 million US in fines for allowing repeated purchases of a key ingredient in the making of methamphetamine in at least five states, authorities say.

Officials: Man in small plane dropped soggy toilet paper onto US school's athletic fields
Grandmother's ashes in favourite potted plant sold by mistake at Florida yard sale
Regina, Halifax and Victoria engage in coast-to-coast food fight for charity

Oilers shredded on PK in loss to Wild: The Edmonton Oilers gave up four power-play goals in six chances as they fell 4-2 to the Minnesota Wild.
Sens get 1st win but lose Leclaire: The Ottawa Senators got their first victory of the season Thursday, 3-2 over the Carolina Hurricanes, but lost goalie Pascal Leclaire two minutes in.
Graham James pardon could be revoked: The mere presence of new criminal allegations against convicted sex offender Graham James means his pardon will likely be revoked, The Canadian Press has learned.