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Missile shield planned for Europe: The U.S. and its NATO allies are said to be close to an agreement to set up a missile shield over Europe.
Mexico resort blast cause probed: Mexican officials are trying to determine what caused a gas explosion at a Playa del Carmen hotel that killed two Mexicans and five Canadians, including a nine-year-old boy and a newlywed man.
New Delhi apartment collapse kills 42: Police and rescuers are racing to pull survivors from the debris of a four-storey apartment building that collapsed in a congested neighborhood in New Delhi, killing at least 42 people and injuring at least 83 others.

950 Canadians to stay in Afghanistan: report: About 950 Canadian soldiers will remain in Afghanistan after 2011, sources have told The Canadian Press.
Rizzuto funeral draws cops, crowds: The funeral for slain Montreal Mafia don Nicolo Rizzuto Sr. drew hundreds of mourners just hours after a mysterious package was found on the doorstep of the church where the service was held.
Sask. woman recalls Mexican explosion: A Saskatchewan woman says her family was shaken but unharmed after being near Sunday's deadly explosion at a Mexican resort.

950 Canadians to stay in Afghanistan: report: About 950 Canadian soldiers will remain in Afghanistan after 2011, sources have told The Canadian Press.
Ottawa to elaborate on PotashCorp ruling: Ottawa will offer more details in the coming days on why BHP Billiton's bid for PotashCorp failed the "net benefit" test under the Investment Canada Act, Industry Minister Tony Clement says.
Charest sends legal notice to political foe: Premier Jean Charest said he is the victim of a smear campaign being led by his political adversaries.

MS patients lacking follow-up after experimental procedure: Some Canadians with multiple sclerosis who've received an experimental vein treatment in other countries say they're now suffering complications from the surgery but having trouble getting doctors in Canada to help.
Virtual-reality arm peeks at brain functions: A virtual-reality technology invented in Canada could improve how health workers assess people suffering from brain injuries and brain diseases.
ADHD puts teen drivers at risk: study: Teenage boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are twice as likely to be involved in a serious car collision compared with the general population, an Ontario study suggests.

Postwar art gains at Canadian auctions: Art by the Group of Seven and other perennial favourites will undoubtedly draw interest at this fall's Canadian fine art auctions, but the "contemporary postwar" scene is attracting increasing attention, according to Canada's leading houses.
MacIntyre, Atwood on list for IMPAC Dublin award: Linden MacIntyre's The Bishop's Man and Margaret Atwood's The Year of the Flood have been named to the long list for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.
Animated Oscar contenders include Toy Story 3: Fifteen animated features have been accepted in competition for the Academy Awards in 2011, including Toy Story 3, How to Train Your Dragon and Despicable Me.

Facebook announces new messaging service: Facebook will offer a messaging service to its millions of users, a development that will give Microsoft, Yahoo and Google a run for their money.
Alta. tailings pond to get federal inspection: Environment Canada officials will be in northern Alberta on Tuesday to examine a tailings pond operated by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. that was the subject of a CBC News investigation.
Virtual-reality arm peeks at brain functions: A virtual-reality technology invented in Canada could improve how health workers assess people suffering from brain injuries and brain diseases.

Ottawa to elaborate on PotashCorp ruling: Ottawa will offer more details in the coming days on why BHP Billiton's bid for PotashCorp failed the "net benefit" test under the Investment Canada Act, Industry Minister Tony Clement says.
U.S. Steel vs. Ottawa battle faces more delays: A Federal Court judge has reserved judgment on yet another appeal in U.S. Steel's legal battle against Ottawa.
Accused Ponzi schemer won't be prosecuted: The Ontario Crown Attorney's Office withdrew criminal charges against a Toronto man accused of operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme partly because the court lacks resources, CBC News has learned.

Security firm lists 12 scams of Christmas: Christmas displays are going up in stores, shoppers are making their lists and scammers are plotting ways to steal your money this holiday season, according to internet security firm McAfee.
Faulty Airbus A380 engines to be replaced: Rolls-Royce will temporarily replace entire engines with oil leaks on the world's largest jet after one motor sustained a frightening midair disintegration, according to an aviation regulator.
Free assault rifle offered by truck dealer: A central Florida truck dealership trying to drum up business is offering an unusual perk for potential used-truck buyers a free AK-47 assault rifle.

Florida dealership offers free assault rifles for used truck buyers
Buy a truck, get a gun: US car dealership offers voucher for AK-47 as incentive to buy
Small dog vs. big cat: US farmer shoots mountain lion after terrier trees animal

Myers rescues Sabres from Canucks in OT: Defenceman Tyler Myers scored with 22.2 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Sabres to a 4-3 win over the red-hot Vancouver Canucks in Buffalo.
Richards nets a pair as Flyers bully Sens: Mike Richards scored twice and added an assist, Claude Giroux had a goal and two helpers and the Philadelphia Flyers continued their hot play, dominating the Ottawa Senators 5-1.
Friedman: Campbell's objectivity put into question: Be careful what you write. Colin Campbell learned that the hard way. Recently uncovered emails written by the NHL senior vice-president and head disciplinarian three years ago have put his objectivity in the spotlight.