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Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped up a visit to China aimed seeking new investments by officially announcing that Beijing will loan two of the country's prized giant pandas to Canadian zoos. 8:34 AM ET

Syria says army general killed in capital

Gunmen in Syria assassinated an army general in Damascus on Saturday in the first killing of a high ranking military officer in the Syrian capital since the uprising against President Bashar Assad's regime began in March, the state-run news agency said. 8:20 AM ET

Old Age Security untouched until 2020, Flaherty says

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says Canadians should expect no changes to Old Age Security benefits before 2020 or 2025, and details about reform would be outlined over more than one budget. 8:31 PM ET video

Bus rolls near Redwater, Alberta, injuring dozens

Twenty-eight people were injured, three critically, when a Red Arrow passenger bus enroute from Fort McMurray rolled over Friday afternoon near Redwater, Alta. 11:24 PM ET video

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The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario says it is currently in the midst of the busiest viral season in its 38-year history and asks parents to avoid the hospital if possible. Video more »
2nd Quebec daycare walkout affects 20,000 families Video
Thousands of families made alternative child-care arrangements as a result of a one-day strike by workers at publicly funded daycares across Quebec. more »
Prayer service held for Ontario van crash victims
More than 300 people gather at a church in Stratford, Ont., to remember and support those affected by the collision that killed 11 people in Hampstead, Ont., earlier this week. more »
Lansdowne Park costs $7.6M higher than expected
New reports released Thursday show the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park will cost $7.6 million more than expected thanks in part to lower revenue from air rights for developing tall buildings. more »
Mentally disabled witness's right to testify affirmed Video
The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial in a sexual assault case involving a mentally disabled witness, and given her the right to testify in court. more »

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Harper's China visit ends with panda pact
Harper's China visit ends with panda pact
Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped up a visit to China aimed seeking new investments by officially announcing that Beijing will loan two of the country's prized giant pandas to Canadian zoos. more »
Greek cabinet approves new austerity bill Video
The Greek cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill that would clear the way for further austerity and economic reforms that are a condition of a new €130 billion ($172 billion Cdn) bailout by the European Union and the IMF needed to avoid a disorderly default. more »
Harper says human rights talk with China is paying off
In an exclusive interview airing on CBC Radio's The House Saturday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says raising the issue of human rights is paying off but warns the Chinese and "other governments" to help shape a positive future for Syria. more »
Santorum calls on conservatives to reject Romney Video
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum implored conservatives not to settle for Mitt Romney's more moderate record, and nominate an unapologetic conservative that "the party's excited about." more »
Faces of Egypt's revolution
The protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square have been dominated by a young and vocal generation of Egyptians demanding an end to the repressive regime of former president Hosni Mubarak. The following is a series of portraits of Egyptians from all walks of life, each affected in different ways in the year of the Arab Spring. more »
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RCMP shooting suspect hoped to surrender before arrest
RCMP shooting suspect hoped to surrender before arrest Video
The man wanted by RCMP in the shooting of two officers earlier this week was about to turn himself in when police, eavesdropping on his phone call to his parents, arrested him first, his best friend told CBC News. Video more »
Attawakpiskat modular homes ready for delivery
The remote northern Ontario First Nations community of Attawapiskat will be receiving the first two modular homes promised by the federal government, CBC News has confirmed. more »
Bus rolls near Redwater, Alberta, injuring dozens Video
Twenty-eight people were injured, three critically, when a Red Arrow passenger bus enroute from Fort McMurray rolled over Friday afternoon near Redwater, Alta. more »
Emailed rave rape pictures earn teen probation Video
A teen convicted of emailing pictures of an alleged rape at a rave in Pitt Meadows, B.C., that were eventually posted by others on Facebook has been sentenced to 12 months probation for distributing obscene material. more »
Horrific crashes raise questions about rural road design
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Harper says human rights talk with China is paying off Feb 11, 2012 7:11 AM ET — In an exclusive interview airing on CBC Radio's The House Saturday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says raising the issue of human rights is … 7:11 AM ET
The House interview with Stephen Harper Feb 11, 2012 7:14 AM ET — Read a transcript of an interview with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and CBC's Susan Lunn Friday, in which the PM discussed the warming of r… 7:14 AM ET
Harper's China visit ends with panda pact Feb 11, 2012 8:34 AM ET — Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped up a visit to China aimed seeking new investments by officially announcing that Beijing will loan two … 8:34 AM ET

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Greek cabinet approves new austerity bill Feb 10, 2012 8:19 PM ET — The Greek cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill that would clear the way for further austerity and economic reforms that are a condition o… 8:19 PM ET Video
Old Age Security untouched until 2020, Flaherty says Feb 10, 2012 8:31 PM ET — Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says Canadians should expect no changes to Old Age Security benefits before 2020 or 2025, and details about re… 8:31 PM ET Video
CAW questions Caterpillar takeover of Electro-Motive Feb 10, 2012 3:09 PM ET — The head of the Canadian Auto Workers is suggesting Caterpillar Inc. may not have followed foreign takeover rules in its 2010 purchase of th… 3:09 PM ET

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Chemotherapy in pregnancy may be OK for baby Feb 10, 2012 4:11 PM ET — Children born to women receiving chemotherapy during the middle and end pregnancy show normal development, European researchers have found. … 4:11 PM ET
Smoking pot doubles car accident risk Feb 10, 2012 3:07 PM ET — Smoking marijuana a couple of hours before you drive almost doubles your chances of having a serious car crash, say Canadian researchers. 3:07 PM ET
Electric boost helps brain learn Feb 10, 2012 7:58 PM ET — People learned better when a key part of their brains got mild zaps of electricity, a finding that may someday help Alzheimer's patients kee… 7:58 PM ET

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Grammy Awards gala set to celebrate 2011 music Feb 10, 2012 12:06 PM ET — Hotly anticipated performances and a celebration of some of music's biggest stars are expected at Sunday's Grammy Awards gala. 12:06 PM ET
World Press Photo won by Arab protest image Feb 10, 2012 11:46 AM ET — Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda won the 2011 World Press Photo of the Year award Friday for an image of a veiled woman holding a wounded … 11:46 AM ET Video
Naomi Watts to portray Diana, the late Princess of Wales Feb 9, 2012 2:44 PM ET — Oscar-nominated actress Naomi Watts has signed on to portray Diana, the late Princess of Wales, in a new film that will focus on her final y… 2:44 PM ET

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NASA to scale back Mars exploration Feb 10, 2012 5:05 PM ET — Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars, with the space agency's former scie… 5:05 PM ET
Ancient Antarctic lake may harbour microbial life Feb 10, 2012 12:39 PM ET — If scientists find microbes in a frigid lake 3.2 kilometres beneath the thick ice of Antarctica, it will illustrate once again that somehow … 12:39 PM ET
B.C. killer whale habitat protection ruled a legal duty Feb 10, 2012 10:32 PM ET — The federal minister of fisheries has no discretion when it comes to protecting the critical habitat of B.C.'s southern resident killer whal… 10:32 PM ET

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Top 5 at 5: Arts and Entertainment storiesFeb 10, 2012 17:00 PM ET — Each day, we bring you a list of Top 5 stories. Sometimes they're the most read stories of the day, other times we focus on a specific region or category. Today, we bring you the five most-viewed stories from the CBC Arts and Entertainment page. 17:00 PM ET
Do you agree with NASA's planned cuts to Mars research?Feb 10, 2012 16:44 PM ET — NASA is about to cut more than $200 million US from Mars exploration projects, according to scientists. Do you agree with the plan? Would you support maintaining or increasing its budget, if that meant cutting funds from other projects? 16:44 PM ET
February photo contest pick of the dayFeb 10, 2012 16:26 PM ET — Today's photo of the day was sent to us courtesy of Aiden Mahoney, who snapped this shot while visiting family in Corner Brook, Nfld. Mahoney says he loves the winter. Send us your love-themed photo for a chance to win our February prize! 16:26 PM ET

Sports »

Chan wins Four Continents Feb 11, 2012 1:48 AM ET — Canadian world champion Patrick Chan won the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships on Friday night. 1:48 AM ET
DeRozan drains 21 in Raptors' win over Celtics Feb 10, 2012 10:53 PM ET — DeMar DeRozan poured in 21 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 86-74 victory over Boston on Friday, snapping a three-game losing streak … 10:53 PM ET
Raonic cruises past Benneteau to even Davis Cup Feb 11, 2012 12:27 AM ET — Milos Raonic defeated France's Julien Benneteau in straight sets Friday night to pull Canada even at 1-1 after the first day of their Davis … 12:27 AM ET

Hockey »

Red Wings run home win streak to 19 Feb 11, 2012 12:25 AM ET — Pavel Datsyuk and Todd Bertuzzi scored shootout goals to give the Detroit Red Wings their 19th consecutive home victory, 2-1 over the Anahei… 12:25 AM ET Video
NHL fines Lightning forward Moore $2.5K US Feb 10, 2012 9:15 PM ET — Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dominic Moore was fined $2,500 US by the NHL on Friday for a hit that injured New York Rangers forward Ruslan Fe… 9:15 PM ET
Hockey Day In Canada Online Auction Feb 9, 2012 1:55 PM ET — Bid until Monday at 11 p.m. ET on signed hockey memorabilia donated by Scotiabank, the NHL, NHLPA, WHL and CBC with proceeds going to the Ho… 1:55 PM ET