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Last updated: Friday, January 21, 2011 | 11:58 PM ET

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Pope warns politicians amid Berlusconi scandal Video
Pope Benedict says public officials must offer good moral examples as Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is under mounting criticism from the Roman Catholic Church for his alleged dalliances with young women.
Duvalier probed for crimes against humanity Video
Haitian authorities will investigate former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier for crimes against humanity allegedly committed under his 16-year rule.
Giffords moving to Houston rehab centre Video
U.S. congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is moving to a Houston rehab centre where her husband hopes the 'fighter' continues on the path to a full recovery.

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40-vehicle crash north of Toronto kills woman Video
A woman has died after a 40-vehicle crash on Highway 11, south of Orillia, Ont., provincial police say.
G20 officer: 'This ain't Canada right now' Video
A police oversight body is probing the comments of a police officer who was caught on YouTube telling a man who refused to be searched during the G20 summit, "This ain't Canada right now."
Uranium ship docks in Vancouver Video
A ship with some spilled uranium in its hold has docked at the Port of Vancouver to replenish fuel and supplies.

Politics »

Harkat deportation process underway Video
The Canadian government has begun the process of formally deporting an Ottawa man declared a threat to Canadian security, but his lawyers don't expect him to be leaving the country any time soon.
Liberals 'attack problems' in new ads Video
The Opposition Liberals have launched a series of new attack ads targeting Prime Minister Stephen Harper's spending priorities in response to a Conservative blitz unveiled earlier this week.
Money for Nothing review needed: CRTC
The CRTC wants a second look into the recent decision to ban the unedited version of the Dire Straits song Money for Nothing from Canadian radio.

Health »

Stem cell pioneer McCulloch dies
Ernest McCulloch, who was part of the team that first proved the existence of stem cells, has died. He was 84.
More kids' seizures reported after flu shots: FDA
U.S. government officials are investigating an apparent increase in fever-related seizures in young children after they got a flu shot.
Disabled less likely to use web: study
Adults who are disabled are much less likely to use the internet deterred by a number of factors which can create obstacles for them in an increasingly digital world, a new U.S. study suggests.

Arts & Entertainment »

Dolan's Heartbeats nominated for Csar Award
Quebec director Xavier Dolan has snagged a nomination for a Csar Award for his film Heartbeats (Les Amours Imaginaires).
Money for Nothing review needed: CRTC
The CRTC wants a second look into the recent decision to ban the unedited version of the Dire Straits song Money for Nothing from Canadian radio.
Ebert shows new facial prosthesis
Roger Ebert will wear a facial prosthesis on his new public television show on film criticism.

Technology & Science »

Cosmic dust busters aim to clear stellar views
Cosmic dust is fogging up attempts to study light left over from the Big Bang, and Canadian scientists aim to clear up the problem.
Google to launch Groupon rival: reports
Search engine giant Google Inc. is preparing a rival to coupon website Groupon, technology website Mashable reported.
Tigits aims to make phone numbers safer
Sean Miller, a Toronto-area businessman, who after suffering through a few dating nightmares, decided something was needed to make personal experiences like dating a whole lot more secure.

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Trade panel backs U.S. in softwood spat
Some provincial aid programs to help the Canadian lumber industry are in violation of free trade rules and duties should be imposed as punishment, an international trade panel has found.
N.L. too dependent on oil: audit Video
Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general warned the government Friday it has come to rely too heavily on oil revenues, and that its debt remains perilously high.
Tigits aims to make phone numbers safer
Sean Miller, a Toronto-area businessman, who after suffering through a few dating nightmares, decided something was needed to make personal experiences like dating a whole lot more secure.

Consumer Life »

Google to launch Groupon rival: reports
Search engine giant Google Inc. is preparing a rival to coupon website Groupon, technology website Mashable reported.
November retail sales soar
Canadian retailers saw a strong, broad-based rebound in customers in November, as retail sales increased by 1.3 per cent to $37.3 billion.
Tigits aims to make phone numbers safer
Sean Miller, a Toronto-area businessman, who after suffering through a few dating nightmares, decided something was needed to make personal experiences like dating a whole lot more secure.

Sports »

Jays trade Wells to Angels for Napoli, Rivera
The Toronto Blue Jays turn a lacklustre off-season on its ear with the trade of franchise cornerstone Vernon Wells to the Los Angeles Angels, perhaps setting the stage for a long-term contract with Jose Bautista. The Jays received catcher Mike Napoli and outfielder Juan Rivera.
Canadian Raonic stuns Youzhny at Aussie Open
The upset wins keep getting bigger for Milos Raonic at the Australian Open. The Canadian qualifier moved into the fourth round with a stunning 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 defeat of No. 10 Mikhail Youzhny on Saturday.
Habs slam 7 past Senators
Tomas Plekanec scored twice and Andrei Kostitsyn and Max Pacioretty each had a goal and an assist Friday as the Montreal Canadiens embarrassed the Ottawa Senators with a 7-1 thrashing.

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