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Blasts rock Swedish capital: A car explosion and what appears to be a suicide attack injures two people, kills the apparent bomber and causes panic among Christmas shoppers in Stockholm.
Cancun climate talks end with modest steps: A $100 billion fund to help developing countries cope with global warming is among steps agreed to at a UN climate conference in Cancun, Mexico.
Madoff son found dead in NYC: police: One of Bernard Madoff's sons was found dead Saturday after an apparent suicide, according to a law enforcement official.

N.L. standoff suspect slipped away from home: An investigation is being launched after a man who had barricaded himself inside a home in a community south of St. John's for eight days was able to slip away without police knowing.
Panama mudslide devastates Winnipeg man: A Winnipeg man living in Panama suffered a tragic loss when a mudslide killed four family members.
Suspicious packages not a threat: B.C. RCMP: Police say two suspicious packages found in downtown Kamloops, B.C., are not dangerous.

Canada would honour climate deal: Harper: Prime Minister Harper says Canada would support any binding intermational agreement on greenhouse gases that emerges from the Cancun climate talks.
Sydney Harbour dredging to get federal funds: The federal government will help fund the dredging of the harbour in Sydney, N.S., opening it to private container business, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says.
Harkat to fight security certificate ruling: Mohamed Harkat and his family say they will fight "to the end" a Federal Court ruling that there are reasonable grounds to believe he remains a threat to national security.

Breast cancer drug combo shows promise: study: Women with early-stage breast cancer were more likely to see their tumours shrink before surgery if they took two particular drugs in combination rather than one of them alone, doctors report.
Rolaids SoftChews recalled over contamination: Wood and metal particles found in some Rolaids SoftChews have led to a recall of the popular antacid.
Pfizer pulls blood pressure drug Thelin: Pfizer Inc.'s decision to withdraw the blood pressure medication Thelin from the market because of potential liver problems associated with the drug will be formally communicated to Canadians soon, Health Canada says.

Picasso auction on hold after art find: A Paris auction of drawings that Pablo Picasso gave his chauffeur has been postponed while police investigate a cache of undocumented works by the artist.
Doubleday sets record straight: business thriving: The Doubleday Canada Publishing Group, one of Canada's most prominent publishers, is trying to distance itself from news of the closure of DB Media Distribution Inc., which operated the similarly named Doubleday Book Club.
Hagman to visit Housewives: Former Dallas star Larry Hagman will make a guest appearance on Desperate Housewives.

Canada would honour climate deal: Harper: Prime Minister Harper says Canada would support any binding intermational agreement on greenhouse gases that emerges from the Cancun climate talks.
Climate change, wildfires in vicious cycle: Northern wildfires and climate change are fuelling each other, a new study shows.
WikiLeaks cyberwar ramps up: Apparent WikiLeaks-related cyberattacks ramped up as thousands of people around the world volunteered their computers for use in the attacks.

Trade deficit narrows as exports grow: Canada's trade deficit with the rest of the world shrank to $1.7 billion in October as exports of copper and precious metals hit record highs.
AbitibiBowater fires CEO: report: Montreal-based AbitibiBowater has fired CEO David Paterson a day after it emerged from creditor protection, The Canadian Press reports.
GM salary caps slow revival: CEO: General Motors CEO Dan Akerson says government limits on executive salaries at the automaker are hindering its attempt to rebound.

Naismith's basketball rules sell for $4.3M US: A historic document that details the original rules of basketball was auctioned off for more than $4 million US on Friday at Sotheby's in New York.
Warning issued on hair smoothing products: Some professional hair smoothing solutions have been found to contain levels of formaldehyde above regulated limits, Health Canada warned on Friday, saying that people using it are at an "increased risk."
George Custer's last flag sells for $2.2M: The only U.S. flag not captured or lost during George Armstrong Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn in southeastern Montana sold at auction Friday for $2.2 million.

'Tis the season: Hundreds dressed as Santa Claus descend on London in festive flashmob
Feds: US man built bombs after watching '2012,' fearing the end of the world and food riots
On the 7th day they rested: Poles spend 6 days making 31-foot snowman with a safety cone nose

Maple Leafs knock off listless Habs: The Maple Leafs snapped a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in a Hockey Night In Canada game that was broadcast in 3D.
Raptors complete record comeback: Jerryd Bayless matched a career high with 31 points and the Toronto Raptors pulled off the biggest comeback in franchise history, beating the Detroit Pistons 120-116 on Saturday night.
Storm pushes Vikings-Giants to Monday: The game originally scheduled Sunday afternoon between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants has been postponed until Monday.