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Inuit challenge of EU seal ban rejected: A court ruling Thursday rejected a challenge to a European Union ban on imports of Canadian seal products.
Omar Khadr apologizes to widow: Omar Khadr apologizes to the widow of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Speer, who was killed by Khadr's grenade in 2002, saying that he is sorry for the pain he caused the American soldier's family.
No Khadr return deal in place: Cannon: The Canadian government has not committed to repatriating Omar Khadr as part of the Guantanamo Bay prisoner's plea deal with U.S. authorities, Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says.

P.E.I. convict accused of killing 3 Toronto prostitutes: A man from Prince Edward Island already in prison for one murder and charged with another is facing new charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of three Toronto prostitutes between 1994 and 1997.
No Khadr return deal in place: Cannon: The Canadian government has not committed to repatriating Omar Khadr as part of the Guantanamo Bay prisoner's plea deal with U.S. authorities, Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says.
U of A suspends fraternity over hazing claims: The University of Alberta has suspended the activities of the Edmonton chapter of a fraternity at the centre of hazing allegations.

Defence chief apologizes to soldier's mother: Canada's chief of defence staff has offered an apology to the mother of a soldier who took his own life after serving in Afghanistan.
No Khadr return deal in place: Cannon: The Canadian government has not committed to repatriating Omar Khadr as part of the Guantanamo Bay prisoner's plea deal with U.S. authorities, Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says.
Recidivism rate low for repatriated offenders: The federal government's own research suggests prisoners transferred back to Canada from foreign jails have a relatively low recidivism rate, CBC News has learned.

Health-care spending to reach $192B in 2010: Spending on health care in Canada is slowing, but is expected to reach nearly $192 billion this year, according to a new report.
MPs hear Wi-Fi worries about school kids: The debate over the potential health effects of Wi-Fi transmissions for children in schools came to Parliament Hill on Thursday.
Preschoolers' screen time excessive: U.S. study: About two-thirds of U.S. preschoolers exceed the recommended daily amount of screen time from watching TV, DVDs, computers and video games, a new study suggests.

Cline Dion names twins Nelson and Eddy: In a television interview taped in the days before she gave birth, Quebec singer Cline Dion says her twin boys will be named Nelson and Eddy.
2 convicted in Anna Nicole Smith drug case: A Los Angeles jury on Thursday convicted Anna Nicole Smith's psychiatrist, Khristine Eroshevich, and boyfriend, Howard K. Stern, of conspiracy counts but acquitted the doctor who prescribed her drugs.
Randy Quaid repeats 'star whacker' claim: U.S. actor Randy Quaid alleges there's a conspiracy to kill him and several other Hollywood stars in order to gain control of their millions of dollars.

CRTC green lights usage-based internet billing: Metered internet usage is on the way, with the CRTC handing down its final decision on how wholesale customers can be billed by large network owners.
Greener carbon capture comes closer: New Canadian research may help scientists design a system that captures carbon without guzzling water and energy like current methods do.
VIDEO: 1-way trip to Mars?: NASA Ames director Simon Worden has reportedly been canvassing billionaires to help NASA send people on a one-way trip to Mars. CBC's Andrew Nichols explored the idea.

Sask. politicians vote to oppose PotashCorp bid: Saskatchewan provincial politicians agreed on the PotashCorp file Thursday but not before a bit of scrapping.
BP oil well cement was problematic: Tests on BP's oil well in the Gulf of Mexico before its deadly blowout should have raised doubts about the cement used to seal the well, U.S. investigators say.
Nexen aims for Gulf drilling by year-end: Calgary-based oil and gas producer Nexen says it could begin drilling exploration wells in the Gulf of Mexico before the end of this year now that a ban on drilling has been lifted.

Toyota tried to hide acceleration problem: suit: New court documents filed in a case against Toyota Motor Corp. claim the auto giant bought back cars with sudden acceleration defects and failed to report the problem to federal regulators.
Nissan recalls 2.1 million vehicles: Nissan is recalling more than two million vehicles in the U.S., Japan, Europe and Asia for an ignition problem that may stall the engine.
CRTC green lights usage-based internet billing: Metered internet usage is on the way, with the CRTC handing down its final decision on how wholesale customers can be billed by large network owners.

'Rent Too Damn High' NY gov candidate Jimmy McMillan inspires talking doll
Achtung, editors: US lawmaker's campaign flier supports troops, but photo shows WWII Germans
Police say US man who woke up to a 'bang' likely shot himself while sleepwalking

Hall scores 1st NHL goal in Oilers' loss: Taylor Hall scored his first career NHL goal and had an assist to help Edmonton into extra time with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, but the Oilers are still winless in their last six.
Cain, Giants rout Rangers for 2-0 lead: Cain pitched four-hit ball for 7 and 2/3 innings, Edgar Renteria homered and drove in three runs and the Giants routed the Rangers 9-0 on Thursday night for a 2-0 Series lead.
Weakened Leafs can't finish against Thomas: Tim Thomas stopped all 20 shots directed his way to lead the Boston Bruins to a 2-0 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.