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Hurricane Tomas leaves 4 dead in Haiti: Hurricane Tomas left four people dead in Haiti on Friday, bringing heavy rain to the earthquake-damaged Caribbean nation.
Indonesian volcano death toll soars: Blistering gas from Indonesia's most volatile volcano has spewed farther than expected, incinerating houses at the edge of the danger zone, triggering chaotic evacuations and pushing the death toll above 122.
Al-Qaeda group claims it sent Yemen bombs: A Yemen-based al-Qaeda group is claiming responsibility for the cargo mail bomb plot uncovered late last week in a release that appeared on Islamist websites.

Air Canada targets Yemeni passengers: Air Canada has ordered its staff to subject anyone connected to Yemen to undergo extra security checks following the discovery last week of two packages containing explosives that originated from the country.
Tories defend MP named in offshore tax probe: The Conservative government is rejecting opposition demands for the removal of a Tory MP named in an offshore tax investigation.
RCMP G8/G20 actions probed: The RCMP's watchdog has launched an investigation into the conduct of the Mounties during the G8 and G20 summits in Toronto and Muskoka this June.

G8/G20 costs top $857M: The federal government spent nearly $858 million on the G8 and G20 summits in June, according to documents presented Friday in the Commons.
Canada spends $5.6M for new digs in Haiti: Canada is spending $5.6 million for land for new diplomatic residences in earthuqke-ravaged Haiti.
Harper wants G20 focus on deficits, trade: Prime Minister Stephen Harper warned G20 leaders Friday not to let the struggling global recovery distract them from cutting budget deficits and trade imbalances.

Looking old may not reflect poor health: study: Doctors often assume that people who look older than they actually are are likely in poor health, but it isn't always true, according to a study that tested the effect.
School head lice checks lack medical backing: Medical experts say head lice are not a health risk but many Canadian schools continue to screen students for the pests and send kids home if they have them.
Clinic owner defends high-billing doctor: The man who owns the Winnipeg clinic where the highest-billing family doctor in the province works is defending the fee-for-service model.

Jill Clayburgh, film and TV actor, dies at 66: Jill Clayburgh, an Oscar-nominated actress who starred on Broadway and in films including An Unmarried Woman and Dirty Sexy Money, has died.
Regis and Kelly visit equals $22M in ads: P.E.I.: P.E.I. tourism officials say the Live! with Regis and Kelly episodes broadcast from the island this summer were equivalent to $22 million in advertising.
Blogger victim of infringement wins support: Internet users have rallied behind an American blogger who accuses a U.S. food magazine of copyright infringement.

Ice Age ecosystem uncovered in Colorado: Scientists say an excavation site in western Colorado is revealing an entire Ice Age ecosystem.
Coral damage related to BP oil spill: scientists: U.S. scientists have found damage to deep sea coral and other marine life on the ocean floor several kilometres from the blown-out BP well in the Gulf of Mexico.
Fingerless robot 'hand' grips almost anything: A "hand" similar to a bag of coffee grounds could make it easier for robots to pick up objects ranging from fragile raw eggs to big cars.

Harper wants G20 focus on deficits, trade: Prime Minister Stephen Harper warned G20 leaders Friday not to let the struggling global recovery distract them from cutting budget deficits and trade imbalances.
Loonie closes just below parity: The Canadian dollar closes just below parity with the U.S. dollar Friday, after see-sawing above and below that level through the day.
Realtors cut home sales forecast: The Canadian Real Estate Association on Friday cut its forecast for home sales for 2010 by five per cent.

Cell tower radiation harmful to humans: study: A research report published in the journal Environmental Reviews draws some disturbing conclusions about the amount of radiation people are absorbing from cellphone towers and its effects on human health.
Internet TV challenges cable for viewers: American TV subscribers are ditching their cable companies at an ever faster rate in the past few months, and many of them aren't signing up with a satellite or phone competitor instead.
Canadian dollar hits parity again: The Canadian dollar has once again hit parity with its American counterpart.

US police: Be on the lookout for box that says 'METH' on it; deputy lost dog-training stash
Too fat for Afghanistan: NIreland lawmakers can't fit into flak jackets for trip to UK troops
Embarrassing Staines? UK town considers changing its awkward name to boost its fortunes

Oilers have no answer for Cleary: Dan Cleary collected three points to guide the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 win over the hometown Edmonton Oilers on Friday night.
Habs keep Sabres winless at home: Montreal extended Buffalo's home woes Friday night as the Canadiens kept the Sabres winless at HSBC Arena for the season with a 3-2 victory.
Canada qualifies for Women's World Cup: Canada clinched a spot at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup with a convincing 4-0 win over Costa Rica in Cancun, Mexico.