Harper escapes to South America
Prime Minister Stephen Harper darts off to South America Tuesday as his party and office attempt to put a lid on an explosive Senate firestorm at home. Full Story

Jodi Arias could join tiny death row group
Jodi Arias, convicted of brutally murdering her ex-boyfriend, is expected on Tuesday to address a jury in Arizona tasked with deciding whether she should join the small group of women sitting on death row in the United States. Full Story

Jodi Arias denied mistrial in death penalty hearing

Parents turn to Internet to help daughter charged with sex with girl minor
Thousands of people have protested against the prosecution of an 18-year-old Florida high school senior after her parents launched an Internet petition claiming she was charged with sex crimes only because her lover, a then 14-year-old schoolmate, was another girl. Full Story

Former IRS head Shulman to give first public testimony
A U.S. Senate panel will try on Tuesday to pry more details out of current and former officials of the Internal Revenue Service about the agency’s targeting of conservative groups for extra scrutiny when they sought tax-exempt status. Full Story

White House counsel kept IRS probe results from Obama
Two senior White House aides knew weeks ago that a probe of the Internal Revenue Service had found that the U.S. tax agency had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, but did not tell President Barack Obama, a White House spokesman said on Monday. Full Story

Senior killed by donkeys after being dragged from scooter
A pair of donkeys will be put down after they chased down a pensioner on his motor scooter, dragged him off and killed him. Full Story

Obama opponents target Sebelius solicitations for group
With the White House already reeling from three major controversies, some Republican lawmakers are zeroing in on what they perceive is another possible scandal tied to President Barack Obama’s landmark health reform law just as it nears implementation. Full Story

Hundreds pay respects as Elijah Harper laid to rest
Elijah Harper — The Man Who Said No, to many Canadians — was remembered as much more by friends and family at funeral events Monday. Full Story

		Many children among 91 feared dead in tornado-hit Oklahoma Pre-dawn emergency workers searched feverishly for survivors in the rubble of homes, primary schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma City suburb ravaged by a massive Monday afternoon tornado feared to have killed up to 91 people and injured well over 200 residents. Full Story Monster tornado hits near Oklahoma City Monster tornado devastates area near Oklahoma City All missing residents accounted for after Texas tornadoes

Alberta could be in for a summer of storms and hail
Just after it was revealed Alberta accounted for the majority of severe weather damage in Canada last year, forecasters are calling for one hail of a summer. Full Story
Monarchists oppose Victoria Day name change
The Monarchist League of Canada has come out against a call to give Victoria Day a new name. Full Story

Group wants Victoria Day renamed

Sex-tape soldier hopes for closure
The Quebec soldier whose stolen sex tape ruined her military career said she hoped to reach an "accommodation" with army officials. Full Story

		Remarkable to witness birth of Eritrea On May 24th, the small but vibrant East African country of Eritrea celebrates its 22nd year of independence after winning a 30-year war to free itself from the shackles of Ethiopia. Daily Feature