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Search for clues continues after deadly Pakistan bombing

Police in Peshawar, Pakistan continued their investigation on Saturday to try to identify a suicide bomber who killed at least 50 people during a holiday prayer service.

December 22, 2007 | 12:39 PM EST

Millions of Iraqi children need help now: UNICEF report

A United Nations report paints a grim picture of life in Iraq for two million children, but says an improving security outlook offers the opportunity to provide much-needed help.

December 21, 2007 | 12:28 PM EST

U.S. government asks judge to hold off investigating destroyed CIA tapes

Lawyers for the U.S. government urged a federal judge on Friday not to launch his own investigation into the destruction of CIA videotapes that showed officers using harsh interrogation methods as they questioned suspects.

December 21, 2007 | 6:37 PM EST

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3 family members die in early morning blaze in Toronto

Three people who were all members of the same family died Saturday when fire broke out in a townhouse complex in northwest Toronto.

December 22, 2007 | 12:45 PM EST

Hundreds attend funeral for doting grandfather killed delivering Christmas cards

Friends and family gathered Friday for the funeral of Hunter Brown, an elderly man who was slain while delivering Christmas cards in Kitchener, Ont.

December 21, 2007 | 3:21 PM EST

Byelections in 4 vacant federal ridings set for March

The race is on in four vacant federal ridings as Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Friday that byelections will be held on March 17.

December 21, 2007 | 8:27 PM EST

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Health »

Surgeons fail to discuss reconstruction with breast cancer patients: study

Surgeons frequently fail to discuss breast reconstruction options with women who have undergone surgery for breast cancer, a new U.S. study has found.

December 21, 2007 | 12:33 PM EST

Sleep disorder drug linked to severe allergic reactions: Health Canada

Health Canada has issued a warning about serious skin and allergic reactions related to Alertec, a drug used to relieve excessive sleepiness due to narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and shift-work sleep disorders.

December 21, 2007 | 4:06 PM EST

Improper use of fentanyl pain patches linked to more deaths: FDA

U.S. health officials say improper use of patches that emit the painkiller fentanyl is still killing people.

December 21, 2007 | 12:41 PM EST

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Arts & Entertainment»

Police didn't follow procedures in Mel Gibson arrest: report

Three members of the sheriff's department in Malibu, Calif., have been disciplined for their handling of the 2006 arrest of actor Mel Gibson for drunk driving.

December 22, 2007 | 12:22 PM EST

Precious da Vinci papers infested with mould

The Codex Atlanticus, the largest collection of drawings and writings by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, is riddled with mould, according to Italian authorities.

December 22, 2007 | 12:12 PM EST

Joan Miro painting sold for record $16.6M

A painting by Spanish artist Joan Miro has fetched $16.6 million US at an auction in Paris, breaking the record for a work by the artist.

December 22, 2007 | 11:05 AM EST

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Technology & Science »

Toshiba, Sharp expand LCD TV ties

Japanese electronics rivals Toshiba and Sharp expanded ties in making liquid crystal displays Friday, with competition growing increasingly intense among flat-panel TV producers.

December 21, 2007 | 7:16 PM EST

CRTC gives thumbs-up to telecom complaints agency

The CRTC has approved an industry-sponsored telecommunications complaints agency, giving cellphone and internet customers an official way to resolve their problems with service providers.

December 21, 2007 | 12:49 PM EST

Bell to administer telemarketer do-not-call list

The CRTC has picked Bell Canada to operate the National Do Not Call List, giving the company a five-year mandate to block calls from telemarketers for customers who request the service.

December 21, 2007 | 2:46 PM EST

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Money »

2007's winners and losers on the TSX

As 2007 winds down, it's 'woulda, coulda, shoulda' time as investors take a look back to find the stocks they should have bought in bulk at the start of the year.

December 21, 2007 | 5:58 PM EST

RIM rallies as earnings beat street

Shares of Research in Motion shot up by 10 per cent Friday after the maker of the BlackBerry wireless device reported earnings that topped expectations.

December 21, 2007 | 4:14 PM EST

Treasury runs $2.7B deficit in October

The monthly budget surplus that Canada usually records disappeared in October as the tax cuts announced in that month's economic statement were added to the mix.

December 21, 2007 | 12:44 PM EST

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Consumer Life »

Bell to administer telemarketer do-not-call list

The CRTC has picked Bell Canada to operate the National Do Not Call List, giving the company a five-year mandate to block calls from telemarketers for customers who request the service.

December 21, 2007 | 2:46 PM EST

Transport Canada issues safety alerts for 3 car seats

Transport Canada has issued recall notices and safety warnings for three models of child restraint systems.

December 21, 2007 | 3:53 PM EST

Holiday shopping to peak Friday

Storekeepers ready your registers, holiday shopping will reach its peak Friday afternoon between 2 and 3 p.m., according to credit and debit card transaction processor Moneris.

December 21, 2007 | 9:33 AM EST

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Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

Leafs lacking offensive spark

In an effort to ignite the offence, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Paul Maurice might juggle his forward lines for Saturday's matchup (CBC, 7 p.m. ET) in Florida against the Panthers.

December 22, 2007 | 11:58 AM EST

Vonn seizes alpine World Cup lead

Lindsey Vonn of the United States surged to the top of the women's alpine World Cup overall standings Saturday by winning her second race in as many days in St. Anton, Austria.

December 22, 2007 | 11:21 AM EST

ATP suspends 2 players for bets

The ATP suspended Italians Potito Starace and Daniele Bracciali on Saturday for making bets ? some as little as $7 ? on tennis matches involving other players.

December 22, 2007 | 1:02 PM EST

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Diversions »

It's a match, website created to pair lost gloves with their owners takes off

Lawyer of Powerball winners claims $151M jackpot, RI couple takes lump sum

Russian leader Putin, Japanese champion, make judo instructional video

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