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Isaac hits U.S. Gulf Coast on Katrina anniversary

Isaac hits U.S. Gulf Coast on Katrina anniversary

Tropical Storm Isaac closed in on the U.S. Gulf Coast Monday, triggering evacuation orders in some areas and disrupting offshore oil production as it threatened to make landfall between Florida and Louisiana as a full-blown hurricane.
Wife ordered away from senator hubby

Wife ordered away from senator hubby

A 69-year-old senator from Manitoba and his 23-year-old wife marked their first anniversary - the paper anniversary - Monday with a court document keeping the newlyweds apart.
Former boyfriend charged in body parts case

Former boyfriend charged in body parts case

Police investigating the death of a Toronto woman whose body parts were discovered scattered at opposite ends of the city have arrested her ex-boyfriend and charged him with her murder.
Air force general is new chief of defence

Air force general is new chief of defence

The old adage that winning the war is easier than winning the peace might be something Lt.-Gen. Tom Lawson takes to heart as he assumes his place as the country's next top military commander.
Four die as plane crashes into field

Four die as plane crashes into field

Investigators spent Saturday trying to piece together what caused a Cessna 172 to crash into a cornfield near Moorefield, Ont, killing four young adults.
Ex-PQ premier backs new party

Ex-PQ premier backs new party

Marois calls for united front after Parizeau pledges support for Quebec election rival
Mexican police attack U.S. embassy vehicle

Mexican police attack U.S. embassy vehicle

Mexican federal police opened fire Friday on an armoured vehicle carrying U.S. government employees, wounding two, in a confusing incident in which it wasn't clear if the police were trying to help or harm the Americans. The U.S.
Ont. boys, mom located in U.S. after Amber Alert

Ont. boys, mom located in U.S. after Amber Alert

Peel Regional Police have cancelled an Amber Alert after finding two young brothers allegedly abducted by their mother.
Strong typhoon nears Okinawa

Strong typhoon nears Okinawa

A powerful typhoon packing winds up to 162 kilometres per hour is lumbering toward the southern Japanese island of Okinawa and is expected to reach the island on Sunday.
Norway gunman deemed sane, sentenced to prison

Norway gunman deemed sane, sentenced to prison

It was during breaks between marathon video game sessions in his mother's apartment in Oslo that Anders Behring Breivik drafted his complicated and chilling plan.