Data Points to Rapid Loss of Control Aboard EgyptAir Jet

Sensor data made public by a respected aviation journal indicates rapid and escalating failures in the plane's flight control system.

Sanders Campaign Still Leads In Fundraising; Its Spending Is Even Higher

The Vermont senator's organization was down to $5.8 million at the end of April as it bought ample ad time in California's TV markets. The campaign spent 43 percent more than it raised that month.

Refugees Reach Settlement In Legal Fight To Attend N.Y. High School

A federal lawsuit claiming that refugee students in Utica, N.Y., were illegally blocked from attending the local high school may soon come to an end.

Your Money: A Service to Pay Off High-Interest Credit Cards, but a Bad Time to Start

The service, Tally, is starting its business at the same time that a similar lender, Lending Club, is in deep trouble with regulators and financiers.

New Labels Warn That A Tender Steak Could Be A Little Dangerous

Mechanically tenderized meat - which has been punctured with needles to break down the muscle fibers and make it easier to chew - has a greater chance of being contaminated and making you sick.

Chance the Rapper Releases 'Coloring Book,' With Spirit

The rapper delights in eradicating the walls between the sacred and the secular.

Mars Is Ready For Its Close-Up: Red Planet Easy To Spot This Weekend

During the "Mars opposition," which happens this Sunday, Mars will be closer to Earth than it has been for more than a decade. You can see it easily any night this weekend - no telescope necessary.

Officials now say debris is not from Flight 804

Checks of the passenger manifest have so far resulted in no hits on terror watch lists, officials with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.

Fed officials to Wall Street: We're right, you're wrong

Fed officials expressed surprise that investors just about wrote off any chance of a rate hike this year. Now the Fed is calling for two rate hikes.

VIDEO: James Bay and Adele win at Novellos

The Ivor Novello Awards, prizes which honour songwriting talent, have been handed out at a music industry bash in London.

Cameron heads off EU trade deal revolt

Downing Street moves to head off a Conservative rebellion over the Queen's Speech by saying it will accept a move to exclude the NHS from a controversial EU-US trade deal.

Justin Bieber brings Purpose World Tour to Toronto

Fresh off a show at Montreal's Bell Centre, Justin Bieber is in Toronto on Wednesday for the fifth Canadian stop of his sold-out Purpose World Tour.

One Of 219 Missing Nigerian Schoolgirls Reportedly Found Alive

Nigerian authorities say one of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram two years ago has been found.

At Home, the Warriors Are Just Part of the Show

Games at Oracle Arena have been called the best show in sports, with a high-energy team working toward another N.B.A. title. But most of the show is not basketball.

In Cannes With Julia Roberts and Jessica Chastain

The stylist Elizabeth Stewart shares a behind-the-scenes look from her busy days at the 2016 film festival.

Tim Hortons Field stadium blasts neighbours with light at all hours

One of the 'deficiencies' with the stadium where the Ticats play is an unpredictable lighting system that neighbours say is left on in broad daylight and all night, even when there's no event taking place.

Paying for the LRT: are regional development fees the answer?

Construction projects in Waterloo Region could get more expensive in the coming years as regional councillors consider increasing development charges to offset the cost of light rain transit.

Sanders Doubles Down On Nevada Convention Controversy

Trailing Hillary Clinton in the delegate race, Bernie Sanders says the Nevada state party treated him unfairly and denied that his supporters incited violence and leveled threats toward officials.

Square Feet: Inglewood Pins Hopes for Commercial Revival on Rams

The return of the team to the area and plans for an 80,000-seat stadium and an entertainment complex are expected to breathe new life into the city.

4 Blasts In Baghdad Kill Scores Of People

Outdoor markets in two Shiite neighborhoods were struck by blasts on Tuesday. A suicide bomber hit a third neighborhood. Then an SUV exploded in Sadr City, another Shiite region of the capital.

WHO chief says 'I'm going' to Rio Olympics despite increasing worry over Zika virus

The World Health Organization's chief says the agency is increasingly concerned about the Zika virus, even though it does not recommend cancelling or postponing the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in hard-hit Brazil.

Activists warning U.K. girls about female genital mutilation before it's too late

Educators and activists in London are trying to teach more students about female genital mutilation before the summer holidays, otherwise known as the "cutting season," when some girls are sent out of the country to have the illegal procedure.

White House And N.C. Governor In War Of Words Over Transgender Guidance

White House press secretary Josh Earnest and North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory each had strong opinions on the federal government's new guidelines about transgender students and school bathrooms.

2 motorcyclists fighting for their lives after colliding with truck

Two motorcyclists are fighting for their lives after being hit by a truck Saturday afternoon in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester, southeast of Quebec City.

Homicide Rates Jump in Many Major U.S. Cities, New Data Shows

The rise in homicides in cities like Chicago and Dallas has been linked by the F.B.I. director to less aggressive policing stemming from a “viral video effect.”

Apple's $1 Billion Investment May Ease Ties With China

The investment in the Didi Chuxing ride-hailing app enlarges the American giant's Asian footprint as it comes under greater scrutiny from Beijing.

Nigerian President defends British PM's comments

Hyperloop passes the first public test

CNN's Amara Walker and Michael Holmes talk with Mashable.com Tech Editor Pete Pachal about Hyperloop One's recent test and the future of the technology.

Global Warming Cited as Wildfires Increase in Fragile Boreal Forest

Scientists say the near-destruction of Fort McMurray last week by a wildfire is the latest indication that the vital boreal forest is at risk from climate change.

Oil billionaire: I'd cut off Muslims from coming to America

Oil billionaire Boone Pickens said he's in favor of blocking Muslims from coming to the U.S. "until we can vet these people." Pickens was speaking on Wednesday at the SALT hedge fund conference in Las Vegas.

As West Virginia Goes…

If Trump has a path to the presidency, it will likely be because of the Democrats' weakness among voters who look a lot like the voters in this state.

'It feels like betrayal,' says ex-student of Winnipeg taekwondo instructor accused of child abuse

A Winnipeg woman who trained under King Yeung says she is shocked to learn that the Winnipeg taekwondo grandmaster is now charged with sexually assaulting two other former students.

Ministers to unveil 'major BBC overhaul'

A "major overhaul" of how the BBC is run is expected to unveiled by the government, including replacing its governing body, the BBC Trust.

Frugal Traveler: In Kobe, Budget-Friendly Beef and Beyond

Exploring the treasures of Kobe, Japan, including its famous beef, sake and hot springs.

Sotheby's Sales Weaken Amid Thinning Market

The auction house's Impressionist and modern art sale finishes far below its low estimate after a night of patchy bidding.

VIDEO: Is fine art a good investment?

Is buying fine art a good alternative way to grow your investment portfolio?

William Schallert, 'The Patty Duke Show' dad, dies

U.S. Urges Colleges to Rethink Questions About Criminal Records

The Obama administration wants colleges and universities to lower barriers for people with past convictions.

Brazil Reels Again as Impeachment Vote Is Declared Invalid

Politicians scrambled to determine how the decision by the new speaker of Brazil's lower house of Congress might affect President Dilma Rousseff's fate.

'Keeping it quiet does nothing': More discussion around school noose incident urged

People who work in the black education community are reacting with concern to the story of a black teacher on Nova Scotia's South Shore who had a noose hung to her classroom door.

La Ronge, Sask. student Robin Louis used school to build a bright future

Since his first day of kindergarten, Robin Louis has never missed a day of school. As he gets set to graduate in June, he thanks teachers, coaches and family.

Radio Drama's Leading Man, Still Adventuring

Radio drama is in the midst of a resurgence. And producer Tom Lopez, who's been working from his upstate New York farm since the 1970s, has found a new audience, thanks to the Internet.

VIDEO: Depp mocks Australia dogs apology

Actor Johnny Depp makes fun of a video apology he made after his dog were illegally taken into Australia.

Assignment America: What Makes Texas Texas

People in this rapidly changing state believe their way of life is under attack, and they are making a kind of last stand by simply being Texan.

Campaign Stops: Is Trump More Dangerous as Friend or Foe?

Republicans weigh the risks of supporting or opposing him.

Nyquist Wins The 2016 Kentucky Derby

The thoroughbred took home the day's biggest victory at Churchill Downs. Now, the crucial question: Can he replicate American Pharoah's feat and add this jewel to an eventual Triple Crown?

Ontario music you need to hear: Ferraro, Gregory Pepper and Millennials

The CBC's Amanda Grant shares her top picks for new releases from Ontario musicians, including songs from Ferraro, Gregory Pepper and His Problems and Millennials.

Nyquist Wins The 2016 Kentucky Derby

The thoroughbred took home the day's biggest victory at Churchill Downs. Now, the crucial question: Can he replicate American Pharoah's feat and add this jewel to an eventual Triple Crown?

Maryland suspect killed 2 in carjack attempts, police say

Obama's popularity rising just in time for his last campaign

President Barack Obama's popularity is growing just in time for him to wage the final campaign of his political life.

Your Workout Data Might Be Helping Cities Build Safer Streets

As more people bike, cities are working on ways to keep them safe alongside cars. Now, transportation planners are turning to data from apps that cyclists and runners use to track themselves.

London Elects First Muslim Mayor, Sadiq Khan Of The Labour Party

The former human rights lawyer beat Conservative Party candidate Zac Goldsmith. Khan's religion was a flashpoint throughout the campaign; he accused Goldsmith of trying to scare and divide voters.

London Elects First Muslim Mayor, Sadiq Khan Of The Labour Party

The former human rights lawyer beat Conservative Party candidate Zac Goldsmith. Khan's religion was a flashpoint throughout the campaign; he accused Goldsmith of trying to scare and divide voters.

Creator of online money Liberty Reserve gets 20 years in prison

Before the virtual currency Bitcoin there was Liberty Reserve -- and its founder just got sentenced to 20 years in prison.

John Atkinson scholarship will help students pursuing law enforcement career

The family of John Atkinson, the Windsor police officer shot and killed in 2006, has created a scholarship endowment to help keep his memory alive.

Voting to start in Holyrood election

Voting is to get under way in the Scottish Parliament election, with polling places open between 07:00 and 22:00.

Police ID body found near Brant Street walking trail in Thunder Bay

The body discovered on Saturday afternoon in a wooded area near Brant Street in Thunder Bay has been identified as 30-year-old Marie Lynette Spence of Thunder Bay, city police report.

'Neither Snow Nor Rain' Celebrates History Of U.S. Postal Service

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with author Devin Leonard whose new book, Neither Snow Nor Rain, celebrates the history of the U.S. Postal Service.

Weekly News Quiz | April 19-May 2

Have you been following the news? Here, a quiz that covers two weeks of events. How many can you get right?

Sask. government charging $180K for access to GTH land deal documents

One of Canada's leading access to information experts says he has never seen anything like the massive fee estimates CBC's iTeam recently received from the Global Transportation Hub and the Ministry of Highways for access to information requests

Medical Errors May Cause Over 250,000 Deaths a Year

If medical error were considered a disease, a new study has found, it would be the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Review: As Goes Music, So Goes the Universe

Stephon Alexander illuminates music in light of the vibrations of the universe.

Basics: Eugenia Cheng Makes Math a Piece of Cake

It can also be a piece of pie, or custard - so says a professor and author who spreads the magic of numbers through dessert recipes.

Entrepreneurship: Selling Surfers on a New Way to Ride Waves

Slyde, a handboard start-up, has tackled the added burden of inventing a market for a product and popularizing a sport.

The Eternal Magic of Beirut

For many of us, it's synonymous with war and strife. But for the artists, chefs, designers, architects and scholars who live there, Beirut will always be a place where ideas and beauty flourished ... and flourish still.

ER visits for kids' brain injuries from playground mishaps on the rise

More U.S. children are being treated for traumatic brain injuries such as concussions from injuries on the playground despite safety improvements in playground equipment. It's a trend Canadian doctors see too.

Leicester City Completes Rise by Clinching Premier League Title

The club, which held off challenges from England's bigger, richer soccer powers all season, clinched its title on a day off.

'Becoming Wise' Is A Meditation On Meaning

On Being host Krista Tippett talks about her new book Becoming Wise, which explores what she has learned from a career discussing faith, science and spirituality.

'Captain America: Civil War' nabs $200 million at overseas box office in days

"Captain America: Civil War" brought in a big box office in international markets since opening last week.

China Lending Inflates Real Estate, Stocks, Even Egg Futures

Beijing's infusions of cash to support its economy tend to lead to investment bubbles, often in unexpected places, as the commodities market shows.

Leicester City edges closer to Premier League crown

Close, but no cigar. Leicester City's hopes of celebrating its first ever English Premier League title were put on hold Sunday after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

Baghdad State Of Emergency Declared After Protesters Storm Green Zone

Supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr occupied the Iraqi parliament on Saturday, escalating a month-long political crisis.

What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

Here are answers to some common questions about a disease that can seem frightening, mysterious and daunting.

'Zappa Plays Zappa' Pits Zappa vs. Zappa

Frank's son Dweezil was told by the family trust, controlled by two of his siblings, that his show Zappa Plays Zappa risked huge copyright infringement fines.

City sets stage for legal action over delayed Tim Hortons Field stadium

The case of Tim Hortons Field stadium – a much-delayed project that missed more than seven completion deadlines – and the city has officially made it to court.

Lawsuit Will Decide Who Owns 'Star Trek' Language Klingon

Paramount Pictures holds the copyright to Klingon, spoken by some characters in "Star Trek." The Language Creation Society is arguing Klingon is a real language, and is therefore not copyrightable.

'Secret of youth' in ginger gene

Scientists say they have made a leap in knowing why some people retain their youthful looks while others age badly.

Another lawyer exits case of Amanda Todd's alleged tormentor

The man accused of extorting Amanda Todd, the B.C. teenager who later killed herself, is without a defence lawyer for the second time this year, one day before separate court proceedings are to begin in the Netherlands, the fifth estate has learned.

VIDEO: Aberdeen Central election hustings

Council funding, a trauma centre for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the closure of police and fire control rooms were hot topics at the BBC Radio Scotland hustings in Aberdeen.

Mother And Daughter Come Together At The Card Table In 'The Bridge Ladies'

Betsy Lerner writes about joining her 83-year-old mother's weekly bridge club in her new book, which critic Maureen Corrigan calls a "smart and colorful memoir."

With Brazil in Turmoil, Rio Counts Down to Olympics

With 100 days until Rio de Janeiro hosts the Summer Games, organizers say they are insulated from the country's array of problems.

Donald Trump's Ridiculous 'Women's Card' Comments

His claims about Hillary Clinton and gender don't make much sense.

Hillary Clinton wins 4 states, Donald Trump sweeps all 5

Republican Donald Trump roared to victory in five contests across the Northeast and declared himself the "'presumptive nominee," even though he is short of required delegates. Hillary Clinton was dominant in four Democratic races, ceding only Rhode Island to rival Bernie Sanders.

Justin Trudeau meets First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask., tonight for meetings with First Nations leaders.

$2.9M cash bonanza for tennis champs

The world's top tennis players will compete for a bumper $2.9 million after Wimbledon hiked its top prize ahead of the season's third grand slam tournament.

Meryl Streep's First Acting Gig: Becoming Pretty And Popular In High School

In a new biography called Her Again, author Michael Schulman says that at 14, Streep decided to reinvent herself - and before she was an Oscar winner, she was homecoming queen.

Driven: Video Review: After Some Mud Wrestling, the Best S.U.V.s Emerge

Over two days at this year's Mudfest in the Pacific Northwest, 26 journalists evaluated 27 vehicles, including crossovers, S.U.V.s and pickups.

Serbia's Ruling Pro-European Party Appears Headed for a Win

Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has said he plans to use a victory to push through reforms needed for the country to join the European Union.

VIDEO: Greek grandmother opens home to Syrians

An 82-year-old grandmother in Idomeni has opened her home to some of those fleeing violence to try and reach Europe.

Tim Bosma trial: Celebrating a 'mission' and testimony about who fired the fatal shot

This week, the trial of the two men accused of the murder of Hamilton's Tim Bosma began with testimony describing text messages about a plan to steal a truck, and ended with the jury hearing a dramatic accusation about which of them actually shot Bosma.

Timbuktu's 'Badass Librarians': Checking Out Books Under Al-Qaida's Nose

Librarian Abdel Kader Haidara organized a smuggling operation to keep centuries-old manuscripts out of the hands of al-Qaida. Joshua Hammer wrote about it in The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu.

Reef Larger Than Delaware Found At The Mouth Of The Amazon River

The reef is unusual because it lies in muddy waters, and scientists had only seen hints of its existence until recent research expeditions. They say it's already in danger because of oil drilling.

NHS strike delays 'to exceed 100,000'

More than 100,000 patients are expected to have appointments postponed or operations delayed as a result of next week's strike by junior doctors, NHS England says.

Frozen Life in Wartime Syria

What does survival look like for the million people behind siege lines with no sugar, no power and little hope?

Scaling Back: A New Policy Disagreement Between Clinton and Sanders: Soda Taxes

Is a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages an admirable way to improve public health, or a regressive measure that hurts the poor? The left is divided.

The Real Purpose of 'Bathroom Bills'

Ted Cruz and others who support these bills want to frighten and divide Americans.

This Is Proof That Your Style Gets Better With Age

In celebration of the release of your next coffee-table necessity, Advanced Style: Older & Wiser (available to order today!), we asked author (and founder of the eponymous blog) Ari Seth Cohen to round up some of his favorite beauty portraits from the best-dressed bunch. Here is his edit paired with our hair and makeup notes inspired by each fearless woman.

What's the difference between a stalker and a super-fan?

Lily Allen has spoken about her experience of dealing with being stalked. But what's inside the mind of stalkers?

Should I save for retirement or pay off student debt first?

You've paid off all your debt obligations and have money left over, should you pay down more student loan debt or put the money toward your retirement?

Experimental Solar-Powered Plane Takes Flight After 9-Month Delay

Solar Impulse 2 is attempting to circumnavigate the world using only the sun's power. It has been grounded in Hawaii for maintenance and is now on a three day journey heading to California.

Pop Culture Happy Hour Small Batch: Remembering Prince

Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson discuss the way Prince changed music, supported other artists, defied creative constraints and challenged the notion of what it means for a pop singer to rebel.

Prince, legendary Purple Rain singer, dead at age 57

Prince, the superstar singer-songwriter known for his incredible musicianship and a cavalcade of award-winning hits, has died at the age of 57, according to his publicist.

'You Belong To The Universe' Explores Visionary Spirit Of Buckminster Fuller

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with author Jonathon Keats on his book, You Belong to the Universe, which looks at famed inventor Buckminster Fuller.

Some Good Credit News for the Met Opera

Standard & Poor's affirmed the company's "A” credit rating and revised its outlook to stable from negative.

The Queen turns 90

Djokovic & Serena clean up at Laureus Awards

Afghan TV station weathers constant Taliban threat

Big 12 Spring Football Wrapping Up, Not Talk About Expansion

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops quickly said he didn't have a stance on the Big 12's discussions about the possibility of league expansion and a conference championship game. TCU's Gary Patterson said those were decisions that would be made at levels above him.

Economic Scene: Liberal Biases, Too, May Block Progress on Climate Change

Liberal resistance to nuclear power plants, which emit virtually no greenhouse gases, could be damaging in the effort to combat climate change.

Tiny Motor Powers a New Threat to Cycling Races

Suggestions that riders are rigging their bikes have escalated, and a report by a French TV network suggested that motordoping had arrived at the sport's top levels.

Dow tops 18,000 for first time since last July

The Dow climbed back above 18,000 on Monday for the first time since last July. It's a pretty sweet milestone considering the Dow collapsed to 15,451 in January amid the market turmoil.

Art Review: Atop the Met, a Haunting House

Cornelia Parker's installation in the Metropolitan Museum of Art roof garden evokes the spooky mansion in “Psycho,” as well as an earlier America.

The 'fakes' industry is worth $461 billion

The shady business of 'fakes' has ballooned into a global industry worth as much as $461 billion, according to the OECD.

Japan: Dozens killed, aftershocks slow rescue efforts

Suggested Ship Name Inspires Another Silly Name

It all started with a public poll to name a British research vessel. The leading name is Boaty McBoatface. Following that theme, a horse has been named Horsey McHorseface.

Moolah

Janice Luttrell makes her New York Times Crossword debut.

For Sale: One Used Internet Company Called Yahoo

Potential buyers are due to submit bids for Yahoo's core Internet business on Monday. Yahoo may be the number three search engine, but it's struggled to attract investors and keep up with competitors.

Powerful Earthquake Hits Ecuador's Coast, Killing At Least 28

At least 28 have been killed after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck the central coast.

France 'committed' to Hinkley Point

The French government is "completely committed" to building the UK's Hinkley Point nuclear power plant, France's economy minister tells the BBC.

'She jumped into a tiger cage': Toronto Zoo investigates after woman jumps tiger's fence

The Toronto Zoo is investigating after a video surfaced online appearing to show a woman jumping over a protective fence to recover a hat that fell within the outer perimeter of a tiger's pen.

New vaccine in push to eradicate polio

More than 150 countries begin switching to a different polio vaccine - an important milestone towards eradicating the disease, health campaigners say.

Should Movie Theaters Allow Texting?

It's true millennials are going to see movies less often than their parents. The CEO of AMC Entertainment says he is considering allowing texting during some movie showings at AMC Theaters.

Obama Urges Opening Cable TV Boxes To Competition

The FCC says it costs subscribers an average of $231 a year to rent the boxes that enable them to watch cable TV. The president supports making it easier for viewers to buy the boxes instead.

Mexican Chef Pati Jinich Wants To Change How You Think About Enchiladas

Pati Jinich is a Mexican chef whose life in the U.S. has influenced her cooking. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about her latest cookbook, Mexican Today.

VIDEO: Trapped in an institution for seven years

Debbie Evans talks about her son who has learning disabilities and has lived in a medical institution for seven years

Things With Round Numbers

Friday fun with David Steinberg.

After 9-Month Delay, Record-Breaking Solar Plane Prepares For Liftoff

The Solar Impulse 2 is preparing to resume its flight around the world. It's aiming to be the first plane to make the journey powered only by the sun.

Lebanon charges TV team over alleged child kidnapping

Understanding Bernie Sanders' Foreign Policy Approach

He's against the Iraq war, but not a pacifist and he sees foreign policy through an economic lens. Here's what you need to know.

A Hoax Plot, Cloaked in a Ukrainian Interview

The intrigue began last week when The New York Times received a letter on official-looking stationery marked “President of Ukraine.”

BP boss faces shareholder revolt on pay

Oil giant BP holds its annual general meeting for shareholders on Thursday with some major investors planning to vote against Bob Dudley's 20% pay rise.

Sierra Nevada Snow Won't End California's Thirst

Climate change and the proliferation of trees have led to less of a natural reservoir of melting snow coming down the mountains.