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Hugh Jackman returns to Broadway as Houdini
Hugh Jackman, who has recently been smashing records on Broadway with his one-man show, will return as escape artist Harry Houdini in the musical "Houdini," ... Full story
Canadian named to the College of Cardinals
Pope Benedict XVI on Friday named, "with great joy," a Canadian and 21 others to the College of Cardinals. The Archbishop of Toronto, Thomas Collins, said ... Full story
Ontario moves ahead with $50 billion lawsuit against tobacco companies
The Ontario government has been given the green light to move ahead with a $50-billion lawsuit against a group of major tobacco companies.Earlier this week, ... Full story
A phone threat was received shortly before Breivik attacks
The Norwegian government received a phone threat just months before July 22 twin attacks that killed 77 people, but police were not alerted to the ... Full story
Melanie Amaro wins first US season of The X Factor
An emotional Melanie Amaro won the TV singing contest "The X Factor" on Thursday, earning a $5 million recording contract and closing the first U.S. ... Full story
Barry Bonds sentenced to two years probation
Baseball home-run king Barry Bonds was sentenced on Friday to two years probation, with no prison time, for his conviction on a single criminal count ... Full story
Vancouver woman killed in front of child
A 38-year-old Vancouver woman was shot and killed while sitting in a car in Vancouver and a child was found in the back seat of ... Full story
The League picks up fourth season
FX has ordered a fourth season of the fantasy football comedy “The League,” now earning series-high ratings in its third season, the network announced Tuesday.The ... Full story
Twitter feed chronicling the things women say has video debut
When Graydon Sheppard first pitched his idea for Sh*t Girls Say to his sister, she didn't think it was very funny. She wasn't offended, she ... Full story
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Eating disorder patients in Canada, denied treatment 
At least a dozen adult patients with eating disorders have been discharged from a B.C. treatment program despite failing health, CBC News has learned.They say ... Full story