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Obama, McCain surge as New Hampshire polls open

Following his surprise victory in Iowa, Illinois Senator Barack Obama headed into the New Hampshire primary with a lead over Hillary Rodham Clinton, while the Republican battle remained tight, according to polls.

January 8, 2008 | 10:57 AM 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

U.S. recession is here: Merrill Lynch economist

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

January 8, 2008 | 11:35 AM EST

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Ethics committee pressures Schreiber to produce documents

A parliamentary committee is putting pressure on Karlheinz Schreiber to produce more documents relating to his business dealings with Brian Mulroney, saying the information he has provided so far has been of little use.

January 8, 2008 | 6:01 AM EST

Winter thaw floods Quebec towns

At least one Quebec community was evacuated Tuesday and some highways were closed as flooding caused by unseasonably warm weather continues to threaten several regions.

January 8, 2008 | 11:10 AM EST

Bodies of soldiers killed in Afghanistan headed back to Canada

The bodies of two Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan last weekend were on their way home early Tuesday after a snowy sendoff from Kandahar Airfield.

January 8, 2008 | 6:46 AM EST

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Health »

Some worrying news about men's heart attack risk

A new study shows that constant worrying can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men.

January 8, 2008 | 11:21 AM EST

Tendon injury? Freeze-dried tissue might be solution: study

Tricky tendon injuries may soon be repaired using donated, freeze-dried tendons loaded with genes that will help reorganize the growth of new tissue, a U.S. study has found.

January 8, 2008 | 7:59 AM EST

Sexually active gay men no longer allowed to donate organs

A number of organ donation groups said Monday that they are unaware of new Health Canada regulations that mean sexually active gay men, injection drug users and other groups considered high risk will no longer be accepted as organ donors.

January 7, 2008 | 10:08 PM EST

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Arts & Entertainment»

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

Kidman, Urban expecting 1st child

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are expecting their first child together, Urban announced Monday on his website.

January 8, 2008 | 11:40 AM EST

Canadian country singer Terry Sumsion treated for cancer

Terry Sumsion, a traditional country music singer who has been a fixture of music festivals across Canada since the 1970s, is in hospital for cancer treatment.

January 8, 2008 | 11:21 AM EST

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Technology & Science »

University lab to study what causes problem gambling

Scientists at the University of Guelph have created a first of its kind: an artificial casino, aimed at giving researchers more insight into gambling behaviour.

January 8, 2008 | 9:44 AM EST

Tidal power announcement on the way

The Nova Scotia government is expected to announce a multimillion-dollar investment in tidal power on Tuesday.

January 8, 2008 | 8:47 AM EST

Scientists, engineers boost job growth, StatsCan says

More scientists and engineers in a big city population means more job growth, Statistics Canada reported.

January 8, 2008 | 10:50 AM EST

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Money »

U.S. recession is here: Merrill Lynch economist

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

January 8, 2008 | 11:35 AM EST

Oil prices rise after slipping to 2-week low

Oil prices rose Tuesday after slipping in the previous session to a two-week low on worries about the U.S. economy.

January 8, 2008 | 8:42 AM EST

Home prices kept climbing through end of 2007

House markets across the country closed out the year posting strong price gains in the normally quieter fourth quarter, Royal LePage Real Estate Services said Tuesday.

January 8, 2008 | 8:58 AM EST

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Consumer Life »

Home prices kept climbing through end of 2007

House markets across the country closed out the year posting strong price gains in the normally quieter fourth quarter, Royal LePage Real Estate Services said Tuesday.

January 8, 2008 | 8:58 AM 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

Health Canada issues alerts for lactation stimulant, anti-impotence drugs

Health Canada has issued safety alerts on possible side effects linked with an erectile dysfunction treatment and a lactation stimulant.

January 8, 2008 | 8:49 AM EST

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Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

Sidney Crosby tops NHL all-stars

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will start for the Eastern Conference in the NHL's all-star game after receiving more votes than any other player.

January 8, 2008 | 11:29 AM EST

Joe Gibbs resigns Redskins coach

Joe Gibbs resigned as coach and president of the Washington Redskins on Tuesday.

January 8, 2008 | 10:28 AM EST

Garon, Oilers blank Islanders

Mathieu Garon made 35 saves as the Edmonton Oilers shut out the visiting New York Islanders 4-0 on Monday night.

January 8, 2008 | 11:29 AM EST

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Diversions »

Burned car, mirrors and meerkats vie for role as Trafalgar Square statue

Mexican boy glues hand to bed to avoid going back to school

Oregon town abuzz: Mayor's MySpace page shows her on fire engine, in skivvies

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