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Tunisians drive president from power: Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and his family have arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday morning a day after the former Tunisian president stepped down following weeks of riots in the North African country.
Slain Arizona judge devoted to family: U.S. District Judge John Roll, who was shot and killed last weekend, along with five others in Tucson, Ariz., was remembered at his funeral for his devotion to the law, family, faith and fairness.
Indian pilgrim stampede kills 100: A stampede of pilgrims returning from one of India's most popular Hindu festivals killed more than 100 people and injured 25 others in southern India, police say.

Accused in police killing depressed: friends: The man accused of killing a Toronto police officer with a snowplow had a major feud with his family two weeks ago, friends tell CBC News.
AECL bidder backs out: The Conservative government's efforts to sell Canada's nuclear power agency secretly collapsed this week after the most likely buyer walked away from the negotiating table.
Roszko walked casually after killing Mounties: James Roszko casually walked out of a large Quonset hut after gunning down four RCMP officers, now-retired constable Stephen Vigor told an Alberta fatality inquiry Friday.

AECL bidder backs out: The Conservative government's efforts to sell Canada's nuclear power agency secretly collapsed this week after the most likely buyer walked away from the negotiating table.
PM takes F-35 defence to Quebec: Prime Minister Stephen Harper has mounted an aggressive, campaign-style defence of his government's multibillion-dollar F-35 fighter jet purchase in the heart of Quebec's aerospace industry.
Taliban might be among Afghan trainees: Layton: Canadian soldiers participating in the post-2011 training mission in Afghanistan may end up training future Taliban insurgents, NDP Leader Jack Layton said Friday.

Flu in Central Canada shows 'burst of activity': Ontario and Quebec are starting to hit the peak of a flu season that started earlier than normal and is causing more severe disease in the elderly, doctors say.
Active walking lowers diabetes risk: Walk more, and you will not only burn off calories, but also lessen the chance of becoming a Type 2 diabetic, a new study says.
Marketplace examines homeopathy: CBC's Marketplace examines homeopathy in this week's episode.

AUDIO: Plummer on his idol Barrymore: Christopher Plummer says he sees "great pathos" in acting legend John Barrymore's story but hopes to avoid the great actor's ignominious end, brought on by alcohol.
Zsa Zsa Gabor has leg amputated: Zsa Zsa Gabor's right leg was amputated Friday in a life-saving surgery that doctors called successful.
Steve Carell to leave The Office early: Steve Carell will be leaving The Office before the series season ends in May.

Deadly floods fed by intense La Nina: Catastrophic flooding in Australia and Sri Lanka has been fed by one of the most intense La Nina events in decades. But La Nina is only partly to blame for extreme weather worldwide, meteorologists say.
Wikipedia turns 10: The online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which gets nearly 400 million unique visitors a month, celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday.
Habitable planet find doubted by B.C. scientist: An Earth-like planet discovered by U.S. researchers last September may not exist after all, says a new study by a B.C. astronomer.

Landlord REITs welcome Target's Zellers buy: Securing discount-chic retailer Target as an anchor store at Canadian malls would be a major retail feat boosting property values and driving sales for neighbouring retailers, say Canadian commercial landlords.
Baffinland's rival bidders make joint offer: Two rival companies bidding for control of Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. say they are teaming up.
AECL bidder backs out: The Conservative government's efforts to sell Canada's nuclear power agency secretly collapsed this week after the most likely buyer walked away from the negotiating table.

Space station excursions for sale in 2013: Space Adventures Ltd. plans to sell private citizens three trips to the International Space Station, starting in 2013, the Virginia-based company says.
Marketplace examines homeopathy: CBC's Marketplace examines homeopathy in this week's episode.
Johnson & Johnson recalls Tylenol, Benadryl lots: Johnson & Johnson announces another voluntary recall, this time involving certain lots of Tylenol, Benadryl and other products.

2 lottery winners in Saskatchewan are doing their $1M happy dances
On a roll: Intrepid wheelchair user cruising on side of Connecticut highway draws stares
US man with warrants gives false name during traffic stop - of guy who was also wanted

Leafs' Brown suspended, Reimer sent to Marlies: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mike Brown has been suspended three games for his hit to the head of Phoenix Coyotes defenceman Ed Jovanovski on Thursday, while goaltender James Reimer has been sent back to the AHL.
Concussed Crosby to miss 5th straight game: Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss his fifth consecutive game Saturday in Boston because of a concussion. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said Friday that Crosby was progressing, but isn't ready to resume practising or playing. Crosby will not be allowed to return to the ice until he is symptom-free.
Hollingsworth reaches skeleton podium: Canada's Mellisa Hollingsworth finished third in a women's World Cup skeleton race Friday in Igls, Austria, returning to the podium in the first event of 2011.