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Haiti aid hinges on credible elections: U.S.: Haiti must have credible elections to maintain international support, U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice tells the United Nations.
Giffords's husband 'extremely hopeful' of recovery: The husband of Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot this month while hosting a political event, is confident his wife will make a full recovery.
Mafia crackdown one of FBI's largest: U.S. federal agents arrest more than 120 suspected mobsters in multiple investigations of New York's organized crime families.

E. coli tests not required for B.C. meat plant: A B.C. meat processing plant that covered up lab results revealing a sample of its product was contaminated with a deadly E. coli strain will not have to test for the bacteria now that it's provincially regulated.
Edmonton terror suspect fights extradition: A Canadian citizen accused of playing a role in an Iraq bombing that killed five American soldiers in April 2009 will fight extradition to the U.S., his lawyer says.
Man's conviction in baby death thrown out: A Toronto man who was convicted in the death of his infant son 19 years ago based on the testimony of discredited pathologist Dr. Charles Smith has been acquitted.

Extra billing for internet use a 'ripoff': NDP: The CRTC's decision to allow internet service providers to charge their customers for downloading excessive amounts of data threatens "free and open access to the internet in Canada," the NDP says.
Budget watchdog slams federal cuts plan: Canada's parliamentary budget watchdog is casting doubt on the Conservative government's plan for cutting the size of federal bureaucracy.
Kirpan is not a weapon: Ignatieff: The Liberal Party is defending the right of devout Sikhs to wear religious ceremonial daggers in provincial legislatures, chiding a Bloc Quebecois proposal to ban their presence in Parliament.

Kidney failure rate stabilizing: A report on organ transplants shows improvement in the number of people living with kidney failure.
Too many drugs allowed on market: MP: Health Canada is putting lives at risk by allowing too many dangerous drugs on the market, says a Conservative MP who for the past 10 years has been one of the department's most vocal critics.
VIDEO: Marketplace looks into alleged Yasmin risks: CBC's Marketplace investigates claims that Yasmin, Canada's top-selling birth control pill, carries increased risk over other contraceptive pills.

Libeskind memorial to Jews rejected in Halifax unveiled: A memorial to the hundreds of Jews aboard the MS St. Louis who were turned away from Canada on the eve of the Second World War was unveiled in Halifax Thursday.
David Myles leads East Coast Music nominations: New Brunswick singer-songwriter David Myles has a leading five nominations after the 2011 East Coast Music Awards were announced in Charlottetown on Thursday.
Baron Cohen to play Saddam in The Dictator: The outrageous star of Borat and Bruno plans to play former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein in a new film to be titled The Dictator.

Extra billing for internet use a 'ripoff': NDP: The CRTC's decision to allow internet service providers to charge their customers for downloading excessive amounts of data threatens "free and open access to the internet in Canada," the NDP says.
Google shuffles management: Google Inc. announces a management shuffle Thursday that will have co-founder Larry Page return as CEO on April 4, reclaiming the job from Eric Schmidt, who will become executive chair.
Bruce Power CEO: Move ahead with reactor: The CEO of Bruce Power says the federal government and the province of Ontario should be able to reconcile their differences and make Canada's nuclear power agency more attractive for sale.

Google shuffles management: Google Inc. announces a management shuffle Thursday that will have co-founder Larry Page return as CEO on April 4, reclaiming the job from Eric Schmidt, who will become executive chair.
TSX slips on China inflation worries: Stocks in Toronto fell Thursday, amid concerns that demand for commodities will slow as China tries to rein in inflation.
RIM, India discussions continue: Research In Motion Ltd. says that talks with the Indian government about data security on its BlackBerry smartphones are still ongoing, despite a newspaper report to the contrary.

VIDEO: Marketplace looks into alleged Yasmin risks: CBC's Marketplace investigates claims that Yasmin, Canada's top-selling birth control pill, carries increased risk over other contraceptive pills.
Extra billing for internet use a 'ripoff': NDP: The CRTC's decision to allow internet service providers to charge their customers for downloading excessive amounts of data threatens "free and open access to the internet in Canada," the NDP says.
E. coli tests not required for B.C. meat plant: A B.C. meat processing plant that covered up lab results revealing a sample of its product was contaminated with a deadly E. coli strain will not have to test for the bacteria now that it's provincially regulated.

Still has nine lives: cat donates blood to save kitten at Alberta pet hospital
US restaurant planning to serve African lion meat in its exotic tacos starting next month
No tweeting in Commons: UK lawmakers told off for rowing on Twitter while in debate chamber

Leafs rebound to bounce Ducks: One night removed from a humiliating loss, Maple Leafs No. 1 goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere turned the team's fortunes with a solid effort in Toronto's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks at the Air Canada Centre.
Gretzky champions NHL's head shot approach: Wayne Gretzky says the NHL has done a good job of tackling the head shot issue. While some say the league has been too slow to act on concussions, the Great One believes the NHL is on the right track.
Division-leading Stars double Oilers: Jamie Benn had a goal and an assist and Kari Lehtonen made 30 saves in the Dallas Stars' 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Mike Ribeiro, James Neal and Adam Burish into an empty net with a second left also scored for Dallas.