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CBC Investigation: Who killed Lebanon's Rafik Hariri?: UN special investigators have concluded that an eight-member hit squad backed by the militant Shia group Hezbollah was behind the spectacular assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri five years ago, CBC News has learned.
Robot set to enter New Zealand mine: Rescue officials are preparing to send a high-tech robot into a New Zealand coal mine three days after an explosion left 29 miners missing underground.
Ireland opts for bailout: Ireland has decided to apply for a bailout loan from Europe and the International Monetary Fund to keep its economy afloat.

Credit Suisse seeks to block tax evasion probe: Credit Suisse Bank has filed a legal proceeding in a Toronto court hoping to block the Canada Revenue Agency from examining 500 boxes of banking records as part of a probe into offshore tax evasion, a CBC News/Globe and Mail investigation has learned.
Hero dad dies after house fire: A man who ran into his burning home to save his son has died.
Teen dies while seeking help on Manitoba road: An 18-year-old from North Dakota is dead after being hit by a pickup truck as he sought aid along a Manitoba highway, RCMP say.

Camp Mirage closure costs questioned: The government has sidestepped questions about additional costs due to the closure of the facility in the United Arab Emirates used by Canada's military to stage operations in Afghanistan.
Cholera fight in Haiti gets extra $4M: Canada is promising an added $4 million to help fight the cholera outbreak in Haiti, International Co-Operation Minister Bev Oda announces.
NATO head praises Canada's Afghan role: NATO's role in Afghanistan is highlighted at a two-day summit in Lisbon that has begun with the organization's head praising Canada.

Lack of followup deplored after MS death: Some Canadians who've left the country for a controversial multiple sclerosis treatment remain frustrated by what they consider a lack of medical support after an Ontario man died following the procedure.
Timely health care lacking in Canada: poll: Canadians use emergency rooms more than people from 10 other countries, mainly because they can't get in to see their regular doctor weekends and evenings, a new survey says.
David Foster aims to boost organ donations: Music icon David Foster visited sick children in Toronto on Friday to help raise awareness of the need for organ donation.

Justin Bieber wins big at American Music Awards: Justin Bieber captured two trophies at the American Music Awards on Sunday, besting Eminem and Usher for favorite pop/rock male.
Palin publisher sues blog over leaks: HarperCollins Publishers filed a lawsuit against the blog site Gawker for posting pages from an upcoming Sarah Palin book ahead of its release.
Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns: Game marks solid comeback for Nintendo's iconic ape

Rogers faces $10M fine over dropped-call ads: The Competition Bureau is seeking a penalty of $10 million against Rogers Communications Inc. for ads claiming its discount cellphone and text service, Chatr, has fewer dropped calls than its new competitors.
Flying pterosaurs' arms likely used for takeoff: Giant prehistoric flying reptiles took off by vaulting themselves into the air with their arms, U.S. and British researchers propose.
Loto-Qubec joins online gambling scene: Quebec's gaming authority is branching out from traditional casinos and video lottery terminals into the lucrative world of online gambling.

Ireland opts for bailout: Ireland has decided to apply for a bailout loan from Europe and the International Monetary Fund to keep its economy afloat.
Rogers faces $10M fine over dropped-call ads: The Competition Bureau is seeking a penalty of $10 million against Rogers Communications Inc. for ads claiming its discount cellphone and text service, Chatr, has fewer dropped calls than its new competitors.
Pink Tartan opens flagship store: A prominent Canadian fashionista thinks the recession forced retailers to be more competitive, but she hopes the time is right for the launch of her flagship store in Toronto.

Rogers faces $10M fine over dropped-call ads: The Competition Bureau is seeking a penalty of $10 million against Rogers Communications Inc. for ads claiming its discount cellphone and text service, Chatr, has fewer dropped calls than its new competitors.
Obama seeks less intrusive air security measures: U.S. President Barack Obama has asked security officials whether there's a less intrusive way to screen airline passengers than the pat-downs and body scans causing a Thanksgiving-season uproar.
Pink Tartan opens flagship store: A prominent Canadian fashionista thinks the recession forced retailers to be more competitive, but she hopes the time is right for the launch of her flagship store in Toronto.

Colorado man says his underwear invention protects privacy, dignity during airport scans
US woman gets 5-year term for assaulting neighbour dressed only in bridal skirt and veil
Camouflage-wearing dance troupe's dash through NYC's Lincoln Tunnel causes terror scare

Riders outlast Stamps, on to final against Als: Wes Cates scored the winning touchdown in the third quarter and the Saskatchewan Roughriders held on from there to beat the host Calgary Stampeders 20-16, advancing to the Grey Cup for the third time in four years.
Als hammer Argos in East final: The Montreal Alouettes are off to next week's 98th Grey Cup in Edmonton after defeating the Toronto Argonauts 48-17 in Sunday's East Division final.
Colorado claims its 1st MLS title: The Colorado Rapids claimed their first Major League Soccer championship with a 2-1 extra-time win over FC Dallas in Toronto.