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updated Kabul hotel scene of pitched battle after blast

The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan says two NATO helicopters have killed three gunmen atop a hotel in Kabul after insurgents attacked with suicide bombers, machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. 7:07 PM ET audio

Bell Canada pays $10M over misleading ads

Bell Canada has agreed to pay a penalty of $10 million for making misleading advertising claims, the federal Competition Bureau has announced. 5:01 PM ET

updated Postal workers start to dent backlog

Mail dropped through door slots across the country on Tuesday as postal workers tried to make a small dent in the millions of letters, bills and flyers that went undelivered during the rotating strikes and lockout at Canada Post. 6:42 PM ET video

Gilmour, Howe head Hockey Hall of Fame class

The Hockey Hall of Fame committee has selected Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour, Mark Howe and Joe Nieuwendyk for induction into its 2011 class. 6:33 PM ET

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Storm warnings for Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec
Storm warnings for Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec
Gatineau residents cleaning up from recent flooding are bracing for another torrential downpour as Eastern Ontario and West Quebec come under a severe thunderstorm warning Tuesday evening. more »
Postal workers start to dent backlog Video
Mail dropped through door slots across the country on Tuesday as postal workers tried to make a small dent in the millions of letters, bills and flyers that went undelivered during the rotating strikes and lockout at Canada Post. more »
Lowertown condo opposition wins new council support
A group of Lowertown residents fighting against a controversial condo development that would displace four heritage homes have a new voice to help them on city council. more »
Gatineau heritage hotel owner found guilty for demolition
The owner of a hotel in Gatineau has been found guilty of illegally demolishing part of the building, a heritage site. more »
Canada Day road closures
The National Capital Commision recommends Ottawa residents and visitors use public transit to get to Canada Day festivities on Friday, and have announced a number of road closures for the downtown Ottawa area and part of Gatineau. more »

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Charlie Sheen's character faces elimination round
Charlie Sheen's character faces elimination round
Charlie Sheen's character in Two and a Half Men could be killed off, website TMZ is reporting, but CBS has not commented. more »
Dolphins rescued with aid from Facebook, Twitter
Four dolphins can thank Facebook, Twitter and some muddy volunteers for helping save their lives after they became stranded in a shallow bay on Vancouver Island. more »
Is Newsweek's Diana at 50 cover image appropriate?
The cover of Newsweek's newest issue features a photoshopped image of the late Lady Diana taking a stroll with her daughter-in-law Kate Middleton. more »
Ohio mom sprays breast milk at deputies
A Ohio woman accused of spraying sheriff's deputies with breast milk has apologized while pleading not guilty to five charges, including resisting arrest and assault. more »
Wild turkeys rule the routes in Barrie, Ont. Audio
Wild turkeys have taken to the streets in Barrie, Ont., disrupting traffic and chasing after people. The birds are a protected species, so the city has its wings tied when it comes to dealing with the gobblers, CBC's As It Happens was told. more »

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Kabul hotel scene of pitched battle after blast
Kabul hotel scene of pitched battle after blast Audio
The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan says two NATO helicopters have killed three gunmen atop a hotel in Kabul after insurgents attacked with suicide bombers, machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Audio more »
Los Alamos wildfire raises nuclear worries
A wildfire burning near the desert birthplace of the atomic bomb advanced on the Los Alamos laboratory and thousands of outdoor drums of plutonium-contaminated waste Tuesday as authorities stepped up efforts to protect the site. more »
Greek police, rioters clash in Athens VideoAudio
Riots once more erupted outside the Greek parliament in central Athens Tuesday as riot police used tear gas on rock throwing demonstrators protesting against more taxes and spending cuts. more »
Arrest Gadhafi, prosecutor tells dictator's aides
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court urged Moammar Gadhafi's own aides Tuesday to arrest the Libyan leader and turn him over for trial on murder and persecution charges — or risk prosecution themselves. more »
Police on trial for Katrina shootings
The ranking officer on the scene of the Danziger Bridge shootings, testified Tuesday that he helped orchestrate a cover-up to make the shootings of unarmed residents on Sept. 4, 2005, appear justified. more »
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Postal workers start to dent backlog
Postal workers start to dent backlog Video
Mail dropped through door slots across the country on Tuesday as postal workers tried to make a small dent in the millions of letters, bills and flyers that went undelivered during the rotating strikes and lockout at Canada Post. Video more »
Vancouver riot investigators deluged with tips Video
Vancouver police say they have so far catalogued 4,000 emails from the public about the June 15 downtown riot and have flagged 1,700 of those that identify potential suspects in 120 separate incidents. more »
Police officer dies after being dragged by van VideoAudio
Homicide detectives are investigating after Const. Garrett Styles died of injuries he incurred when he was dragged and pinned under a vehicle during an early morning traffic stop north of Toronto. more »
Canadian household CO2 emissions grow
Canadian households share a significant amount of responsibility for Canada's rising greenhouse gas emissions, new Statistics Canada figures show. more »
Accused kidnapper claims plot to kill woman's husband
Romeo Cormier told a Moncton, N.B., court the woman who claims he kidnapped and sexually assaulted her for almost a month was "my boss." more »
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Politics »

AECL sale to SNC-Lavalin near Jun 28, 2011 6:17 PM ET — The federal government appears close to a sale of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. to SNC-Lavalin Group of Montreal, ending a federal withdrawal… 6:17 PM ET VideoAudio
Renovations hike cost of Parliament Hill buses Jun 28, 2011 5:56 PM ET — The buses that shuffle MPs around Parliament Hill are going a little farther than they used to and it's costing taxpayers more than $500,000… 5:56 PM ET Video
Don't count on grants, Flaherty warns arts groups Jun 28, 2011 6:03 PM ET — Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has a warning for cultural institutions that have come to rely on regular government funding: don't co… 6:03 PM ET

Business »

Bell Canada pays $10M over misleading ads Jun 28, 2011 5:01 PM ET — Bell Canada has agreed to pay a penalty of $10 million for making misleading advertising claims, the federal Competition Bureau has announce… 5:01 PM ET
Greek police, rioters clash in Athens Jun 28, 2011 5:55 PM ET — Riots once more erupted outside the Greek parliament in central Athens Tuesday as riot police used tear gas on rock throwing demonstrators p… 5:55 PM ET VideoAudio
IMF picks Christine Lagarde as 1st female leader Jun 28, 2011 5:26 PM ET — French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde has been named as the new leader of the International Monetary Fund. 5:26 PM ET

Health »

Mammograms' life-saving benefits add up with time Jun 28, 2011 5:30 PM ET — Regular mammogram screening could cut deaths by up to a third, the longest-running breast cancer screening study suggests. 5:30 PM ET
Fidgeting pays off with fitness benefits Jun 28, 2011 6:17 PM ET — Short bursts of light intensity physical activity like climbing stairs or doing housework can help improve fitness levels of people who are … 6:17 PM ET
Injury rate for teenage girls rises Jun 28, 2011 2:40 PM ET — Injuries among Canadian girls aged 12 to 19 increased since 2001 but their male peers are still at greatest risk, Statistics Canada says. 2:40 PM ET

Arts & Entertainment »

Bondar, Reynolds join Canada's Walk of Fame Jun 28, 2011 6:02 PM ET — Astronaut Roberta Bondar and actors Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Oh are among the latest famous faces joining Canada's Walk of Fame. 6:02 PM ET
Don't count on grants, Flaherty warns arts groups Jun 28, 2011 6:03 PM ET — Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has a warning for cultural institutions that have come to rely on regular government funding: don't co… 6:03 PM ET
Penelopiad nominated for 9 Calgary theatre awards Jun 28, 2011 7:12 PM ET — An Alberta Theatre Projects' production of The Penelopiad has a leading nine nominations for the Betty Mitchell Awards, the annual prizes fo… 7:12 PM ET

Technology & Science »

Bell Canada pays $10M over misleading ads Jun 28, 2011 5:01 PM ET — Bell Canada has agreed to pay a penalty of $10 million for making misleading advertising claims, the federal Competition Bureau has announce… 5:01 PM ET
Music industry eyes iPhone video blocking Jun 28, 2011 2:49 PM ET — Technology that could block iPhones from recording videos of concerts is generating a mix of opinions within the Canadian music industry. 2:49 PM ET VideoAudio
Canadian household CO2 emissions grow Jun 28, 2011 4:51 PM ET — Canadian households share a significant amount of responsibility for Canada's rising greenhouse gas emissions, new Statistics Canada figures… 4:51 PM ET

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Is Newsweek's Diana at 50 cover image appropriate?Jun 28, 2011 17:16 PM ET — The cover of Newsweek's newest issue features a photoshopped image of the late Lady Diana taking a stroll with her daughter-in-law Kate Middleton. What do you think about the cover image? 17:16 PM ET
Spotted on CBC: Canada Post resumes work, Greeks protest, Will and Kate visitJun 28, 2011 17:01 PM ET — The resumption of service at Canada Post, the fiery protests in Athens against Greece's proposed austerity program and the interest, or lack thereof, in the impending visit to Canada by William and Kate were among today's most commented-on stories. 17:01 PM ET
Top 5 at 5: B.C. driver's insurance, Greek riots, Arctic sea ice theory Jun 28, 2011 17:00 PM ET — Today's most viewed stories include a young B.C. driver facing steep insurance penalties for an accident he had nothing to do with and scientists may have found an explanation for why sea ice in the North is melting faster than anyone thought it would. 17:00 PM ET

Sports »

Gilmour, Howe head Hockey Hall of Fame class Jun 28, 2011 6:33 PM ET — The Hockey Hall of Fame committee has selected Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour, Mark Howe and Joe Nieuwendyk for induction into its 2011 class. 6:33 PM ET
Christine Sinclair might miss France game Jun 28, 2011 3:50 PM ET — Christine Sinclair may be unable to play in Canada's next game at the FIFA Women's World Cup. The team captain was unable to participate in … 3:50 PM ET Video
Burns deserved Hall of Fame honour with buddy Gilmour Jun 28, 2011 6:51 PM ET — Pat Burns hopefully will one day be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. If you want proof there are deserving players or builders late to… 6:51 PM ET

Hockey »

Gilmour, Howe head Hockey Hall of Fame class Jun 28, 2011 6:33 PM ET — The Hockey Hall of Fame committee has selected Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour, Mark Howe and Joe Nieuwendyk for induction into its 2011 class. 6:33 PM ET
Capitals take Laich off market Jun 28, 2011 11:37 AM ET — The Washington Capitals have signed valuable two-way forward Brooks Laich just days before he was set to become an unrestricted free agent. 11:37 AM ET
Burns deserved Hall of Fame honour with buddy Gilmour Jun 28, 2011 6:51 PM ET — Pat Burns hopefully will one day be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. If you want proof there are deserving players or builders late to… 6:51 PM ET