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Canadian-owned ship sinks in Antarctic; passengers, crew safe

All passengers and crew members aboard a Canadian-owned cruise ship were rescued Friday after the vessel struck ice and sank in Antarctic waters near Argentina.

Lebanon's president declares state of emergency, leaves office

Lebanese President Emile Lahoud declared a state of emergency and gave control of the country to the army on Friday night, just hours before he left office without a successor.

Howard seeks 5th term in Saturday's Australian elections

Polls suggest Australian Prime Minister John Howard's re-election is in doubt, despite a sound economy and near record-low unemployment rates under his leadership.

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Flaherty mulls budget help for manufacturers

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Friday he may be preparing some relief for the country's hard-hit manufacturing sector in the next federal budget.

Man jolted with Taser needed help, widow says

The Nova Scotia man who died the day after he was shocked with a Taser should have been medicated for his mental illness, his wife says.

Vacationing Alberta man dies at Cancun resort

Family and friends of Chris Morin, a southern Alberta man who died while on vacation at a Mexican resort, are looking for answers about his death.

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Health »

FDA mulls psych warning for 2 flu drugs

U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff have recommended new warnings about psychiatric side effects seen in some patients taking flu drugs Tamiflu and Relenza, according to documents released Friday.

Growing up poor means more illness, shorter lifespan: Quebec report

Children raised in poverty are more likely to get sick, and in adulthood die at a younger age, than those raised in more affluent surroundings, suggests a report released Thursday.

Mental health association wants training for emergency responders

The Canadian Mental Health Association is trying to start a training program for emergency responders in New Brunswick so they can better respond to calls involving mentally ill people.

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Arts & Entertainment»

J.K. Rowling named year's top entertainer by U.S. magazine

J.K. Rowling's magical Midas touch has landed her on the cover of Entertainment Weekly as the magazine's entertainer of the year.

Pullman books under review by 2 more Catholic boards

Two other Toronto-area Catholic boards of education are studying copies of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy after the Halton District Catholic School Board removed the children's books from its library shelves.

Broadcasting watchdog keeps ears perked for changes in CBC Radio

CBC Radio is "a national treasure" and audiences across the country will be listening carefully for any changes following the announcement of CBC's integration plans, a Canadian broadcasting watchdog said on Friday.

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Technology & Science »

San Fran oil spill hurts Canadian sea duck population

An oil spill in San Francisco Bay two weeks ago killed and oiled thousands of birds, with a Canadian sea duck among the largest casualties.

2006 a record year for greenhouse gases: UN

Levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit new heights in 2006, the United Nation's weather agency said in a report released Friday.

Online Chinese youth caught in web, survey suggests

Chinese youth on the internet are more likely to use it to expand their social circles and increase self-expression — and to feel addicted to it — than American young people, a study released Friday suggests.

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Money »

U.S. cash registers ring on 'Black Friday'

American shoppers jammed malls and stores for discounts on everything from TVs to toys on the official start of the U.S. Christmas shopping season.

Federal surplus keeps on growing

The federal budget surplus rose by $700 million in September as the treasury continued to bring in more money than it paid out.

Flaherty mulls budget help for manufacturers

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Friday he may be preparing some relief for the country's hard-hit manufacturing sector in the next federal budget.

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Consumer Life »

FDA mulls psych warning for 2 flu drugs

U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff have recommended new warnings about psychiatric side effects seen in some patients taking flu drugs Tamiflu and Relenza, according to documents released Friday.

Men motivated by earning more than colleagues, study finds

The size of their paycheques isn't the sole motivation for men who also consider besting their colleagues as a key measure of the reward, according to a new study published in the journal Science.

Resist temptation to spend on 'Buy Nothing Day,' May says

Friday is an important day for many North American environment groups as they are marking 'Buy Nothing Day,' to signify the need to cut back on excess consumption.

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Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

Vanek lifts Sabres over Canadiens

Thomas Vanek scored a power-play goal with less than nine minutes remaining in the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 4-2 home win over the Montreal Canadiens Friday night.

Pivot Joseph tops CFL all-stars

One day after being named the league's most outstanding player, Saskatchewan quarterback Kerry Joseph was selected to the CFL all-star team on Friday.

Former Jays pitcher Kennedy dies at 28

Major-league pitcher Joe Kennedy, who finished last season with the Toronto Blue Jays, died early Friday morning. He was 28.

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Diversions »

Texas town fetches $3.8 million from Italian buyer on eBay

Chinese Olympic hurdler's insured for US$13.3 million ahead of Olympics

NYC toddler survives 6-metre fall from third-floor apartment window

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