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Republicans set for big wave in U.S. midterms: Democrats are bracing for congressional defeat as most polls predicted a day before the U.S. midterm elections that the Republicans will be the big winners.
Man killed in Mexico had criminal record: An Ottawa-area man whose remains were found the trunk of a burned-out car in Mexico had a criminal record in Canada, CBC News has learned.
Canada bans air cargo from Yemen: Canada has banned all air cargo originating from Yemen in the wake of last week's discovery of explosive material on flights bound for the United States.

Top Hells Angel arrested in Montreal: One of the most powerful members of the Hells Angels' Quebec chapter, Normand Marvin (Casper) Ouimet, was arrested in Montreal on Monday.
Torture suspect fit for trial, doctor says: The man accused of brutally assaulting his former roommate over a period of several months is fit to stand trial, a psychiatrist told a Calgary judge on Monday.
Broaden Ashley Smith inquest: lawyer: A coroner's inquest into the final few months of Ashley Smith's life must be broadened to fully understand her "barbaric" living conditions and learn fully what led to the death of the troubled New Brunswick teen, a lawyer for her family argued.

Canada to 'implement' Khadr plea deal: Canada will implement a plea deal between the U.S. government and Omar Khadr to allow the convicted war criminal to return to Canada after serving one year at Guantanamo Bay, Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says.
PotashCorp shares flutter on bid speculation: Shares of takeover target Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan traded up and down, then up again, on Monday as investors tried to guess the outcome of the $38.6-billion US hostile bid for the company.
Canada bans air cargo from Yemen: Canada has banned all air cargo originating from Yemen in the wake of last week's discovery of explosive material on flights bound for the United States.

Donated breast milk helps sickest infants: MDs: Sick newborns in hospitals should be able to receive pasteurized breast milk donated by other women, but there's not enough available in Canada, pediatricians say.
Exercise wards off colds: study: Keeping physically fit helps reduce the likelihood of falling sick with a cold, a new study suggests.
Cancer faker faces 3 more charges: Three new fraud charges are being filed against a Burlington, Ont., woman who admitted faking that she had cancer to receive thousands of dollars from sympathetic well-wishers.

Charlie Sheen divorcing 3rd wife: Charlie Sheen filed on Monday to end his marriage to his third wife, stating that the couple separated last Christmas, the same day that the veteran actor assaulted her.
Stephen Fry says 'bye-bye' to Twitter ... again: British actor Stephen Fry appears to have left Twitter amid controversy surrounding his interview with Attitude magazine.
Turkey lifts ban on YouTube: Turkey has lifted its ban on YouTube, more than three years after it shut down access to the video-sharing site because of offensive references to the country's founder.

Tories reintroduce ISP intercept bill: The federal Conservatives have reintroduced legislation that would allow police and intelligence officials to intercept online communications and get personal information from internet service providers about their subscribers without first obtaining a warrant.
N.L. oil spill talk 'risky', Paradis told: During the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, officials advised Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis to avoid talking with two provincial counterparts about the effects of a potential oil spill off the coast of Newfoundland.
Facebook app tackles cyber bullying: In the wake of several high-profile cases of cyber bullying, a Denver-based company has created a Facebook application for youth to report violations to Facebook officials and connect to safety and crisis-support organizations.

GM expects IPO Nov. 18: report: General Motors will file the terms of its initial public offering of shares on Tuesday, with trading to begin Nov. 18, Reuters reports.
PotashCorp shares flutter on bid speculation: Shares of takeover target Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan traded up and down, then up again, on Monday as investors tried to guess the outcome of the $38.6-billion US hostile bid for the company.
Are we in a bond market bubble?: Watch what's been going on in the bond markets and it's easy to wonder if prices are nearing bubble levels.

Infomercial makers lose $48M US appeal: A U.S. court has tossed out an appeal by the makers of Coral Calcium and Supreme Greens, ordering them to pay $48.2 million US over deceptive advertising claims.
Mover urges federal crackdown on 'rogues': A B.C.-based moving company wants the federal government to crack down on rogue elements within the transport industry.
Pontiac parked after 84 years: The days of the Pontiac are over after 84 years, with General Motors officially ending its agreement with dealers of the GM brand on Sunday.

Escape artist buried in coffin in Winnipeg, set to come up on Halloween
'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

Giants win 1st World Series in 56 years: Edgar Renteria hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning and Tim Lincecum struck out 10 over eight innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to their first World Series title since 1954.
Penguins' Staal fractures right hand: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jordan Staal, expected to return this week after missing 12 games with an infection in his right foot, will be out indefinitely after fracturing his hand during practice.
Junior hockey concussions at 'alarming' rate: study: Twenty-five per cent of junior hockey players on two unnamed teams suffered concussions last year, according to an Ontario study looking at brain injuries.