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Conflicting theories on Mexican blast: There are conflicting theories on what caused a weekend blast that tore through a lounge in a busy Mexican resort, killing seven people, including five Canadians.
Prince William engaged to Kate Middleton: Prince William and longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton will marry next spring or summer in London a royal wedding Britons have been eagerly awaiting for years.
EU ministers address Ireland, Greece issues: Europe's finance ministers grapple with how Ireland will pay for its bank rescue program and Greece will meet the terms of its earlier bailout.

Tories confirm Afghan mission details: At least 950 military personnel will remain in Afghanistan after 2011 to help with training, development and aid, Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says in detailing the country's post-combat role.
Ont. probes dropped charges in alleged Ponzi scheme: Ontario's attorney general says he is investigating why criminal charges were dropped against a Toronto man accused of operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
Slain B.C. wife violent and unstable: accused: A Surrey, B.C., man accused of murdering his wife described her as violent and unstable, in a taped police interview played in court Tuesday.

Tories confirm Afghan mission details: At least 950 military personnel will remain in Afghanistan after 2011 to help with training, development and aid, Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says in detailing the country's post-combat role.
U.S. political gridlock could affect Canada: The top U.S. diplomat in Canada is warning that legislative gridlock in Washington in the wake of the midterm elections could have major repercussions north of the border.
U.S. has right to Canadians' info: Toews: Public Safety Minister Vic Toews is defending federal legislation that would pave the way to providing the U.S. with personal information about Canadians flying over their country.

MS patients lack followup after vein therapy: 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.
Review human reproductive agency: opposition: Opposition members are calling for an independent review of the federal agency that oversees assisted human reproduction in Canada.
Que. schools deny foreign-trained MDs residencies: Quebec medical schools are systematically discriminating against foreign-trained doctors, and trail other Canadian provinces by excluding more applicants to residency than anywhere else, according to a scathing Human Rights Commission report released Tuesday.

Gov. Gen. Literary Awards hail 1st-time winners: The Governor General's Literary Awards crowned a new crop of winners in Montreal with 11 of this year's 14 recipients honoured for the first time.
ITunes to offer Beatles music: Apple Inc. says Beatles fans will finally be able to buy Beatles songs and albums on iTunes, ending one of the most glaring gaps in the catalogue of the world's most popular digital music sales platform.
Sugarpuss, Hillybilly up for Montreal theatre awards: Fringe production Miss Sugarpuss Must Die and a remount of the successful Haunted Hillbilly have each earned four nominations for Montreal's annual theatre prizes.

Climate change a top fear in North: report: Northern Canadians are more worried about the impacts of climate change on their communities than the risk of terrorist threats, according to an Arctic security report released this week.
ITunes to offer Beatles music: Apple Inc. says Beatles fans will finally be able to buy Beatles songs and albums on iTunes, ending one of the most glaring gaps in the catalogue of the world's most popular digital music sales platform.
ACTRA calls for changes to copyright bill: Canadian actors are lobbying MPs to amend the government's copyright bill, arguing consumers should be able to share copyrighted material, but not for free.

GM to increase IPO size by 31%: report: The Associated Press reported Tuesday that General Motors is planning to increase the size of its initial public offering of stock by 113 million common shares, or 31 per cent.
Global markets fall for 7th day: Global stock markets traded lower for the seventh day Tuesday, with the Canadian dollar and commodities falling as worries mounted about a renewed European debt crisis and inflation in Asia.
PotashCorp announces $2B share buyback: The Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, having just fought off what it considered a lowball takeover bid by international mining giant BHP Billiton, now plans a $2 billion US share buyback.

Canadian firms face U.S. fraud charges: Two Canadian companies are facing a variety of fraud-related charges in the U.S. after authorities shut down an alleged scam that took close to $13 million from 13,000 consumers.
Mexico's troubles fail to deter Canadian tourists: Tragedy and violence in Mexico have not deterred Canadians from booking holidays to the country.
Homeowners out thousands despite warranty: A couple in Chilliwack, B.C., say they are out $78,000 to repair structural defects in their new home despite warranty coverage they believed would protect them.

Police: Idaho woman impersonated plastic surgeon, gave breast exams at bars
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

Leafs' losing skid comes to merciful end: The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a three-goal deficit to bounce back for a 5-4 victory at home against the Nashville Predators, ending an eight-game losing streak.
Habs' Price shuts out Flyers: Carey Price stopped all 40 shots for his third shutout of the season, Brian Gionta scored a goal and two assists and the Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to four games, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 at the Bell Centre.
Halladay wins NL Cy Young Award: Roy Halladay added another victory to an almost perfect season, unanimously winning the NL Cy Young Award on Tuesday and becoming the fifth pitcher to earn the honour in both leagues.