Bob Rae steps down as MP
Political veteran Bob Rae exited stage left Wednesday, bowing out of the federal scene to focus on his legal work in mediation. Full Story

Kinsella on Rae's resignation

Louisiana teen allegedly killed half-sister with TV wrestling moves
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder after causing the death of his 5-year-old half-sister using wrestling moves he had seen on television, police said. Full Story

Students save stranded couple lost in Ontario bush
A group of high school students on a survival education trip in northern Ontario got more than they bargained for when they came across a couple, stranded for days in the deep bush and in need of saving. Full Story

Civil rights under attack by big government: Beck
The United States government is trampling on Americans' civil rights, according to popular conservative commentator Glenn Beck. Full Story

As Tea Party rallies, FBI says IRS probe a top priority
More than a dozen FBI agents are assigned to a criminal probe into Internal Revenue Service scrutiny of conservative political groups, FBI Director Robert Mueller said on Wednesday. Full Story

Images: Tea Party rally in Washington

Boston poised to begin condom giveaway in high schools
Students at all Boston public high schools may soon be able to obtain free condoms at the front office - as long as they sit through a few minutes of counseling about safe sex - under a policy due to be voted on Wednesday by the school board. Full Story

Russia, China among worst in human trafficking: Report
An annual U.S. State Department report on Wednesday cited Russia and China among the world's worst offenders in fighting forced labor and sex trafficking, which could lead to U.S. sanctions. Full Story

Health group wants pregnancy test dispenser in bar washroom
A group called Healthy Brains for Children wants to install a pregnancy test dispenser in the bathroom of a bar in Thunder Bay, Ont. Full Story

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China threatens death penalty for serious polluters
Chinese authorities have given courts the powers to hand down the death penalty in serious pollution cases, state media said, as the government tries to assuage growing public anger at environmental desecration. Full Story
Daycare owner accused of drugging children
An Ohio daycare operator is facing charges of child endangerment after allegedly feeding children in her care pancakes spiked with medications that cause drowsiness. Full Story

Alleged underwear thief arrested
Huron County women who've discovered they're missing underwear should call police. Full Story

		Ignorance promotes stronger views: Study There's a new study out about how we come up with strong opinions. Daily Feature