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Baby Doc's return to Haiti prompts fury, cheers: Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude (Baby Doc) Duvalier's stunning return to his homeland has drawn a mixed reaction from angry opponents and cheering supporters, as many question his motives in returning after 25 years in exile.
Canadian tourist accuses Mexican police of raping her: In an exclusive interview with CBC News, a Canadian tourist alleges that Mexican police gang-raped her in jail after she and her fianc were arrested while on vacation. (WARNING: Graphic content.)
Tunisia gets new government amid protests: Tunisia's prime minister announces a national unity government, hoping to quell simmering unrest following the ouster of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali amid huge street protests.

Harper's 5 years as PM: Mansbridge interview: Prime Minister Stephen Harper discusses coalitions, his leadership style, the minority government dilemma and how his view of the issues has changed after five years in office in the first of a two-part interview with the CBC's Peter Mansbridge.
Slain officer's wife to speak at Toronto funeral: The wife of Sgt. Ryan Russell, the Toronto police officer killed last week after he was struck by a stolen snowplow truck, will make her first public comments Tuesday at his funeral.
Canadian tourist accuses Mexican police of raping her: In an exclusive interview with CBC News, a Canadian tourist alleges that Mexican police gang-raped her in jail after she and her fianc were arrested while on vacation. (WARNING: Graphic content.)

Harper's 5 years as PM: Mansbridge interview: Prime Minister Stephen Harper discusses coalitions, his leadership style, the minority government dilemma and how his view of the issues has changed after five years in office in the first of a two-part interview with the CBC's Peter Mansbridge.
Canadian tourist accuses Mexican police of raping her: In an exclusive interview with CBC News, a Canadian tourist alleges that Mexican police gang-raped her in jail after she and her fianc were arrested while on vacation. (WARNING: Graphic content.)
Liberal 'rainmaker' Keith Davey dies: Longtime senator Keith Davey, whose prowess as a Liberal organizer and campaign strategist earned him the nickname The Rainmaker, has died at age 84.

Discrimination no joke: obesity forum: Obesity is one the last forms of discrimination that society readily accepts, and that's no laughing matter, a Canadian summit heard Monday.
Antibiotics pose risk for hypertensive seniors: Seniors taking common blood pressure medications could be at risk of being hospitalized for blood pressure that falls too low if they are taking a type of antibiotic, a new Canadian study suggests.
Kids' excess video gaming tied to anxiety: About nine per cent of children and teens play video games so long that it places them at higher risk of anxiety, depression and bad grades, a study suggests.

Dire Straits complaints hit Halifax station: A radio station in Halifax that defied a ruling against a Dire Straits hit by playing a Money for Nothing marathon says it has heard from some listeners who've threatened to lodge complaints.
Gervais's Globes trash talk slammed: Ricky Gervais, host of the Golden Globes, has been roundly given the thumbs down on his performance, which was full of what many consider nasty quips about Scientology, homosexuality and many celebrities in the audience.
Kidman, Urban have baby by surrogate: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have had a daughter by a surrogate mother, the couple announced Monday.

Closed-pen salmon farm launches in B.C.: B.C.'s first closed, floating salmon-farming tank touted as a greener alternative to traditional open-net pens has been installed off Vancouver Island.
People pick friends with similar genes: A person's friends tend to share certain genes in common with each other but not always with the individual, a new study suggests.
Sask. CO2 storage probed over alleged leak: An independent group will investigate claims from a Saskatchewan couple that gas from a carbon dioxide capture operation is leaking at their farm.

Interest rate hike Tuesday unlikely: experts: Investors and most experts are confident Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will not announce higher interest rates Tuesday morning.
Flaherty tightens mortgage taps: Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announces tighter mortgage rules to address concerns over high Canadian household debt.
Ex-Swiss banker hands files to WikiLeaks: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange took delivery Monday of a disc reportedly containing confidential bank account details of 2,000 rich and famous individuals and corporations from a former Swiss banker and whistleblower.

Flaherty tightens mortgage taps: Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announces tighter mortgage rules to address concerns over high Canadian household debt.
Kids' excess video gaming tied to anxiety: About nine per cent of children and teens play video games so long that it places them at higher risk of anxiety, depression and bad grades, a study suggests.
Canadian tourist accuses Mexican police of raping her: In an exclusive interview with CBC News, a Canadian tourist alleges that Mexican police gang-raped her in jail after she and her fianc were arrested while on vacation. (WARNING: Graphic content.)

Public safety video spurs question: Is riding a horse while drunk legal in Montana?
Tanning beds to be installed at Moscow's notorious Butyrskaya prison
Lego replica of Ohio State's horseshoe-shaped football stadium took 1 million pieces, 2 years

Habs beat Flames after blowing 4-goal lead: P.K. Subban scored 1:06 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens recovered from blowing a four-goal lead to defeat the Calgary Flames 5-4 in a game in which starting goaltenders Miikka Kiprusoff and Alex Auld were both pulled.
Votto signs 3-year deal with Reds: National League MVP Joey Votto has signed a US$38-million, three-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds that allows both sides to avoid arbitration. Votto says the length of the deal has nothing to do with leaving him eligible for free agency.
Virtue, Moir pull out of skating nationals: Olympic and world ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir announced Monday they're withdrawing from this week's BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Victoria. The pair is still rounding its new programs into form following Virtue's leg surgery in the fall.