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Clinton, McCain win in New Hampshire

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton scored a surprising upset in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, while Republican Senator John McCain picked up his first win in the race for the U.S. presidency.

January 9, 2008 | 1:41 AM EST

Bush to promote Palestinian state on Mideast tour

U.S. President George W. Bush said he will urge political leaders to lay out a vision for a Palestinian state when he tours the Middle East.

January 8, 2008 | 4:57 PM EST

Bhutto's son says he doesn't trust Pakistani officials

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called Tuesday for a UN-led investigation into his mother Benazir Bhutto's death, saying he didn't trust government officials to be appropriately transparent.

January 8, 2008 | 10:52 AM EST

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Avalanche death toll hits 24 across Western Canada, U.S.

Officials at the Canadian Avalanche Centre are warning people to be careful after the number of avalanche deaths this season in Western Canada and the U.S. reached 24.

January 8, 2008 | 1:27 PM EST

Winter flood forces evacuation of Quebec town

One Quebec town was evacuated Tuesday and a second was put on high alert as flooding caused by unseasonably warm weather continued to threaten the Montérégie and Beauce regions.

January 8, 2008 | 5:18 PM EST

Boy sought in alleged sexual assault

RCMP in Red Deer are looking for a boy alleged to have sexually assaulted a younger boy on a toboggan hill in Red Deer, Alta.

January 8, 2008 | 6:00 PM EST

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Health »

Ethnicity can skew kids' asthma diagnosis: study

Levels of nitric oxide in the airways, long used to determine children's breathing ability, are variable among different ethnic groups, Canadian researchers have found.

January 8, 2008 | 4:48 PM EST

Low vitamin D levels raise cardiovascular risk: study

A new study finds that a vitamin D deficiency can increase one's risk of cardiovascular problems, particularly if a person has high blood pressure.

January 8, 2008 | 12:23 PM EST

4 healthy habits can increase lifespan by 14 years, study suggests

People who fill up on fruits and veggies, exercise regularly, limit alcohol consumption and don't smoke live an average of 14 years longer than those who don't abide by these healthy habits, according to a new U.K. study.

January 8, 2008 | 4:18 PM EST

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Arts & Entertainment»

People's Choice award winners honoured on location

The stars of Grey's Anatomy and Pirates of the Caribbean were among the fan favourites at the 34th annual People's Choice Awards on Tuesday, as CBS scrapped its usual live broadcast of the show for a strike-friendly, pre-taped program.

January 9, 2008 | 12:39 AM EST

Nancy Wilson, Quincy Jones join Peterson tribute

American jazz singer Nancy Wilson and Quebec singer Gregory Charles will perform at the free tribute concert for the late Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson on Saturday in Toronto.

January 8, 2008 | 5:48 PM EST

Raincoast Books to ditch publishing arm

Raincoast Books, the West Coast company that brought the blockbuster Harry Potter series to Canadian readers, announced Monday its imminent departure from the publishing business. There will be job cuts in Vancouver and Toronto.

January 8, 2008 | 11:38 AM EST

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Technology & Science »

Self-driving cars are only 10 years away

The stuff of science-fiction movies is just around the bend, according to General Motors, with fully automated, self-driving cars expected to be on the road within the next 10 years.

January 8, 2008 | 10:55 PM EST

FCC chair says open wireless industry good for consumers

U.S. Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin said Tuesday his organization was "taking a chance" last summer when it introduced rules designed to open the wireless industry for an upcoming spectrum license auction.

January 8, 2008 | 6:02 PM EST

The art of organic chemistry

A university gallery in upper New York State has merged art and science in a display of 10 giant molecules that each represent a key piece of American life and society over the past century.

January 8, 2008 | 4:17 PM EST

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Money »

MDA selling Canadarm business to U.S. firm

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. is selling the division that developed the distinctive Canadarm robotic technology to a Minnesota-based rocket firm.

January 8, 2008 | 8:02 PM EST

U.S. recession is here: Merrill Lynch economist

Merrill Lynch North American economist David Rosenberg says the U.S. employment report of last week suggests an official recession has already arrived.

January 8, 2008 | 3:09 PM EST

Gold sets new record

Gold prices set a fresh all-time high Tuesday of more than $880 US an ounce as the U.S. dollar weakened and oil prices rose.

January 8, 2008 | 5:00 PM EST

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Consumer Life »

Self-driving cars are only 10 years away

The stuff of science-fiction movies is just around the bend, according to General Motors, with fully automated, self-driving cars expected to be on the road within the next 10 years.

January 8, 2008 | 10:55 PM EST

Coming soon: a computer that fits in a pocket

Intel Corp. is betting on a big expansion of 'ultra-mobile' computing, an idea that could hinge on how many gadgets people are willing to tote around.

January 8, 2008 | 9:16 PM EST

China bans plastic shopping bags

Chinese authorities on Tuesday said they're outlawing the plastic shopping bag because of pollution and energy concerns.

January 8, 2008 | 11:10 AM EST

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Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

Canadiens top Blackhawks in OT

Guillaume Latendresse scored 3:18 into OT as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday.

January 9, 2008 | 12:09 AM EST

Canucks knock off Islanders in SO

Alex Edler scored the shootout winner as the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Tuesday night.

January 9, 2008 | 1:27 AM EST

Hudec tears ACL in training run

Jan Hudec suffered a season-ending knee injury in Tuesday's World Cup downhill training session at Wengen, Switzerland.

January 8, 2008 | 8:17 PM EST

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Diversions »

Australian teen blames dope for theft of 2 crocodiles and monkey

Texas dog triggers shotgun blast, kills owner in hunting accident

'Meanest mom on planet' sells son's car after finding booze under seat

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