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Khadr threw grenade to kill 'many Americans': Omar Khadr threw a grenade with the intent of killing as many Americans as he could and told interrogators he felt happy that he had killed a U.S. soldier, according to an agreed statement of facts.
Haiti cholera clinic attacked by protesters: Protesters attacked a cholera treatment centre as it was preparing to open in the city of St. Marc on Tuesday, highlighting the fear surrounding a disease that was almost unknown in Haiti before it began spreading through the countryside, aid workers said.
Indonesia volcano erupts, killing 25: At least 25 people were killed when Indonesia's most volatile volcano started to erupt, according to doctors and television reports.

Auditor General Fraser slams chopper buys: The federal government did a good job of rolling out the Economic Action Plan and many other services and programs, but failed to properly manage two purchases of military helicopters, says Auditor General Sheila Fraser.
Ducks land on Syncrude, Suncor, Shell tailings ponds: Just hours after the Alberta government announced that ducks had landed on a Syncrude tailings pond, officials said similar incidents had occurred at ponds belonging to Shell and Suncor.
Mafia big player in Quebec economy, book says: A new book that suggests Montreal's Mafia is deeply entrenched in city affairs and is poised to spread beyond Quebec has sparked a political firestorm, including opposition attacks in the province's national assembly Tuesday.

Auditor General Fraser slams chopper buys: The federal government did a good job of rolling out the Economic Action Plan and many other services and programs, but failed to properly manage two purchases of military helicopters, says Auditor General Sheila Fraser.
Hill reno cost invites Opposition attack: Opposition politicians have cried foul over the ballooning costs for renovations on Parliament Hill, as the bill for fixing the crumbling buildings is now projected to hit $5 billion.
Khadr threw grenade to kill 'many Americans': Omar Khadr threw a grenade with the intent of killing as many Americans as he could and told interrogators he felt happy that he had killed a U.S. soldier, according to an agreed statement of facts.

MS patients claim vein therapy on taxes: The controversial move by some Canadians with multiple sclerosis to receive an experimental treatment overseas could be heading to the tax office.
Blind perceive touch faster than sighted: People who are blind from birth are able to perceive information relayed by their sense of touch faster than people who are sighted, a new study finds.
High resting heart rate risky: study: People with stable heart disease may have a higher risk of dying if their resting heart rate is high, according to Canadian researchers who say it's more proof of the importance of exercise.

Song for soldiers unites country stars: A benefit song for fallen Canadian soldiers and their families began rolling out on radio last week and is available on iTunes Tuesday.
Franklin Carmichael gallery planned for Sudbury: The Art Gallery of Sudbury has ambitious plans to build a new 14,000-square-foot gallery to be named after Group of Seven artist Franklin Carmichael.
Lead in Life of Pi film goes to unknown teen: An unknown teen actor from New Delhi, India has been selected to portray the lead in the film version of Life of Pi, directed by Ang Lee.

20% of vertebrates threatened, scientists warn: At least one-fifth of the world's mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish are threatened with extinction due to human activity, a new study shows.
Ducks land on Syncrude, Suncor, Shell tailings ponds: Just hours after the Alberta government announced that ducks had landed on a Syncrude tailings pond, officials said similar incidents had occurred at ponds belonging to Shell and Suncor.
Blind perceive touch faster than sighted: People who are blind from birth are able to perceive information relayed by their sense of touch faster than people who are sighted, a new study finds.

Housing correction possible: Carney: Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney agreed Tuesday that an abrupt correction in Canada's housing market is possible.
Global growth open to risks: export corporation: The world economy faces significant risks that could lead to a 2011 slump, said Canada's Export Development Corporation on Tuesday.
Mafia big player in Quebec economy, book says: A new book that suggests Montreal's Mafia is deeply entrenched in city affairs and is poised to spread beyond Quebec has sparked a political firestorm, including opposition attacks in the province's national assembly Tuesday.

Green products' false claims rampant: report: An organization that puts green product claims to the test finds 95 per cent of home and family products that make environmental claims are pushing the truth, at least a little.
Grocery expo emphasizes healthy choices: Consumers are demanding healthier choices, and food manufacturers are delivering, according to the head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers.
New electronic passports unveiled: The federal government has rolled out some details of its new 10-year electronic passport, saying that Canadians who know about the new document seem to like it.

US police: Man calls taxi to make getaway after bank robbery, nabbed after smoke stop
US man eating only potatoes for 2 months has fill of spuds; wishes he'd done 1 month
Attempt to mail mummy to France blocked by Bolivian authorities; Peruvian woman detained

Leafs' Orr scores controversial winner: Toronto tough guy Colton Orr got credit for the go-ahead goal in Tuesday's 3-1 home win over Florida when a Tim Brent shot went in off his skate as Orr took down Panthers netminder Scott Clemmensen.
Celtics spoil LeBron's Heat debut: The Miami Heat fizzled in the debut of their superstar threesome on Tuesday night in Boston, scoring just nine points in their first quarter of the season before falling 88-80 to the Celtics.
Hometown Sens punish Coyotes: Alex Kovalev scored twice and added an assist, combining with Erik Karlsson for the fastest two goals in Ottawa history to lead the Senators past the Phoenix Coyotes 5-2 on Tuesday night.