North Korea fires three short-range missiles
North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea’s Defence Ministry said, prompting Western powers to urge Pyongyang to exercise restraint. Full Story

Analysis: Paul Godfrey firing disgraceful
You’ve got to wonder what’s going on with this province. Full Story

Doug Ford defends Rob Ford in 'crack video' allegations
Toronto Coun. Doug Ford jumped to his brother’s defence Saturday after allegations surfaced that Mayor Rob Ford was filmed by drug dealers smoking crack cocaine. Full Story

Investigators seek cause of commuter train crash in Connecticut
Federal investigators on Saturday searched for the cause of a rush-hour train crash in Connecticut that injured dozens of people commuting home from New York City, three of them critically. Full Story

Commuter trains collide in Connecticut, injuring up to 60 people

Senate expense claim scandal dampers Victoria Day festivities
Tory MPs may not be in the mood for fireworks and barbecues over the Victoria Day weekend, amid a Senate expense claim scandal that forced Senators Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin to leave the party caucus. Full Story

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US Airways plane makes unusual belly landing at Newark airport
A US Airways flight made an emergency landing on its belly at Newark Liberty International Airport early on Saturday after the plane’s landing gear failed to deploy, but no one was injured, airline and government officials said. Full Story

One fisherman dead, two missing off N.B. coast
One fisherman has been found dead and the search is on for two others after their boat hit a sandbar off the coast of New Brunswick Saturday. Full Story

U.S. Powerball jackpot could go higher than $600 million
The Powerball jackpot being drawn on Saturday night could be even higher than the record $600 million being advertised, pushing it near or above the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, a Texas Lottery official said on Saturday. Full Story

		Spectator dies after stunt goes wrong at Edmonton SUV event A 20-year-old woman is dead after she was pinned by an SUV in a “tragic accident” at a Jeep enthusiast charity event in downtown Edmonton, say witnesses. Full Story

Pandas make their public debut at the Toronto Zoo
At first, all you could see was a pair of small black ears, barely visible behind a pile of rocks. Full Story
Russian plane catches fire upon landing
Russia's deplorable air safety record just got worse. Full Story

Bomb explosion near three embassies in Libya
Greek foreign affairs officials report no injuries following a small explosion Saturday outside the Embassy of Greece in Libya's capital Tripoli. Full Story

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