Shaker Aamer Is Released From Guantánamo Prison After 13 Years

Mr. Aamer, a Saudi citizen and British resident whose detention drew protests from human rights advocates and rock stars, was flown to London.

House prices 'overvalued' in Canada, but not in Hamilton, CMHC says

This week, Canada's national housing agency released a gloomy forecast that deemed housing prices in most hot markets are “overvalued” – but Hamilton isn’t one of them.

Owen Labrie Gets Year in Jail for St. Paul’s School Assault

A jury rejected felony sexual assault charges against Mr. Labrie, but found him guilty on counts relating to her being under the age of legal consent.

Murdoch Mysteries holiday special to feature Ed Asner, Peter Mansbridge

Film and TV veteran Ed Asner and CBC News chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge are among the famous faces set to pop up in the forthcoming Murdoch Mysteries holiday special.

Learning disability care beds cut

Hospital beds for people with learning disabilities and autism will be halved in England, the NHS has announced.

VIDEO: The evolution of TV for British Asians

Adil Ray, star and creator of Citizen Khan, looks at the evolution of TV for British Asians - from programmes designed to help newcomers, to programmes that reflect their lives today.

Simmons, Gushue open with wins at Grand Slam of Curling's Masters

Calgary's Pat Simmons and St. John's, N.L.'s Brad Gushue both won their opening round-robin matches at the Grand Slam of Curling Masters tournament on Tuesday.

Survey Says: The Republican Matchups: An Analysis

Many polls ask likely voters for only their first-choice candidate. We asked Republicans to rank their top six, in order.

States Should Get Into The Sports Gambling Game

Commentator Frank Deford takes a close look at fantasy sports and concludes the profits to be made there are very real.

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Spacecraft prepares to dive through Saturn moon's icy geyser

The Cassini spacecraft is about to get an icy shower as it orbits Saturn.

VIDEO: Saudi-UK relations becoming 'strained'

Diplomatic relations between the UK and Saudi Arabia have become 'strained' in recent weeks.

Congress and White House Near a Budget Deal; Would Avert Default

Officials said the accord would modestly increase domestic spending over the next two years and raise the federal borrowing limit.

Nadal Narrowly Avoids Another Rosol Beating in Basel

Third seed Rafa Nadal came within two points of defeat by old nemesis Lukas Rosol before sparking into life and reaching the second round of the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel on Monday.

Warriors Embracing Role of Favorite as New Season Begins

Sure, raising the championship banner and receiving those glittery NBA championship rings will provide a sweet moment leading into a new season of expectations for the Golden State Warriors.