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U.S. House votes to repeal military gay ban
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that forces gays desiring to serve in the military to conceal their sexual identity.
Florida school board shooting caught on video
Dramatic video emerged Wednesday showing a Florida man who burst into a school board meeting with a gun, shooting point blank at the board members before being shot by a security guard.
BP, 8 others sued by U.S. for Gulf oil spill Video
The Justice Department in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday sued BP Exploration and Production Inc. and eight other companies in the Gulf oil spill disaster in an effort to recover billions of dollars from the largest offshore spill in U.S. history.

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House of Commons to adjourn Thursday
Canada's federal political parties are winding down a fractious fall session in Parliament as speculation about a spring election swirls.
Oilsands report welcomed by Alta. minister Video
The Alberta government welcomes a Royal Society of Canada report that finds there is no credible evidence oilsands development is boosting cancer levels in northern Alberta.
Ralph Klein has emphysema, friend says
A good friend of Ralph Klein says the former Alberta premier was diagnosed with lung disease about a year ago.

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House of Commons to adjourn Thursday
Canada's federal political parties are winding down a fractious fall session in Parliament as speculation about a spring election swirls.
Tory staffers tried to block documents: report
The Canadian Press has learned two more Conservative staffers in the office of cabinet minister Christian Paradis tried to block the release of access-to-information documents.
Bob Rae injured after slip on ice
Liberal MP Bob Rae injured a shoulder after slipping on an icy sidewalk in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday night.

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Chronic pain hits 10% of Canadians under 44
Back pain, migraines and other chronic pain hinder about one in 10 Canadians aged 12 to 44, Statistics Canada says.
Food-borne illnesses kill 3,000 a year: U.S. report
About one in six Americans gets sick from a food-borne illness every year, according to new reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Organ transplants shelved with Medicaid cuts
Some Americans who urgently need organ transplants face a life-and-death struggle following Medicaid cuts in states that are refusing to pay.

Arts & Entertainment »

B.C. bands dominate Fans' Choice Awards
Three B.C. rock bands Hedley, Marianas Trench and Nickelback go head to head in 2011 for the Fans' Choice Award at the Canadian Radio Music Awards.
Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond join Rock Hall of Fame
The 2011 class for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was revealed Tuesday, with Neil Diamond, the Alice Cooper Band, New Orleans musician Dr. John, Darlene Love and singer-songwriter Tom Waits making the list.
My time is almost up: Proudfoot VideoAudio
Former CFL player Tony Proudfoot's battle with Lou Gehrig's disease is nearing its end.

Technology & Science »

Hope for polar bears
Polar bears can be saved from extinction if greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced in the next decade or two, a study released Wednesday suggests.
Space auction to sell 450 artifacts
Space buffs with hefty wallets can make one giant leap toward owning a piece of mankind's history exploring the cosmos next month, with the chance to buy any of 450 space-themed artifacts.
Arctic hybrids not a good sign, warn scientists
Two grizzly-polar bear hybrids discovered in Canada's North in recent years may be the tip of the iceberg, warn a trio of U.S. scientists who say the bears are a sign that Arctic biodiversity is at risk.

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BP, 8 others sued by U.S. for Gulf oil spill Video
The Justice Department in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday sued BP Exploration and Production Inc. and eight other companies in the Gulf oil spill disaster in an effort to recover billions of dollars from the largest offshore spill in U.S. history.
BP puts more Canadian assets up for sale
BP's Calgary-based Canadian subsidiary said Wednesday it is planning to sell off the plants and pipelines that process and transport its natural gas products.
Competition Bureau takes on Visa, MasterCard Video
The Competition Bureau is challenging Canada's largest credit card companies over what the agency is calling anti-competitive rules.

Consumer Life »

Competition Bureau takes on Visa, MasterCard Video
The Competition Bureau is challenging Canada's largest credit card companies over what the agency is calling anti-competitive rules.
McDonald's sued over Happy Meals
A consumer protection group filed a class action suit against McDonald's, Wednesday morning, claiming the toys included in Happy Meals bait and induce children to develop a preference for nutritionally poor foods.
Transport Canada rescinds Yemeni directive
Transport Canada has rescinded a directive ordering Air Canada to subject passengers carrying Yemeni passports to extra security screening, CBC has learned.

Sports »

Flyers deny Habs a comeback story
The Montreal Canadiens briefly tied their game with Philadelphia after trailing most of the way, but the Flyers would score twice more on Wednesday night to send the Habs to their first three-game losing streak of the season.
Boozer, Bulls trample Toronto
Carlos Boozer had a season-high 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls won their seventh straight game by beating the Toronto Raptors 110-93 on Wednesday night.
Brodeur gets 1st shutout since return
Ilya Kovalchuk broke out of a drought with two goals, and Martin Brodeur made 29 saves as the New Jersey Devils snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night.

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