Friday, May 20, 2016

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.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

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.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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

Myke Hutchings

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?

LRT track ion waterloo

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.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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

Brazil WHO Zika

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.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

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.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

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

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

Friday, May 13, 2016

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.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

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.

Monday, May 9, 2016

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.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

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

Robin Louis

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.

Saturday, May 7, 2016

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.

Friday, May 6, 2016

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.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

John Atkinson scholarship will help students pursuing law enforcement career

Al Frederick Nicole Atkinson

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.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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.

Monday, May 2, 2016

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

New York Child

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.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

'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.