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

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

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

Two guards sanctioned for relations with inmates
Two woman guards at a sprawling north-end Montreal jail were caught in romantic relationships with inmates, and one quit rather than break up with her bad-boy beau. Full Story

Prosecutors plan more charges against accused Cleveland kidnapper
Prosecutors want to bring additional charges as soon as possible against a former Cleveland school-bus driver accused of holding three women captive in his home and torturing them for a decade, authorities said on Wednesday. Full Story

	Accused Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro pleads not guilty
	Ariel Castro to plead 'not guilty' to kidnap, rape, murder: Lawyer

Analysis: Edward Snowden versus the dragons
One measure of our culture’s disdain for whistle-blowers like Edward Snowden can be culled from the pages of a thesaurus. Full Story

	NSA head, lawmakers defend U.S. surveillance programs
	Snowden rejects suggestions he is a spy for China

		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

FBI ends search for Jimmy Hoffa's body
The FBI has called off a search for the remains of former Teamsters boss, Jimmy Hoffa, in a field near Detroit Wednesday, FBI official Robert Foley said, extending nearly 38 years of frustration to find the elusive corpse. Full Story

FBI search for Jimmy Hoffa’s body may last two more days

Fast food chain creates Homer Simpson-themed menu
After launching burgers made with black buns to promote the last Star Wars release, novelty Belgian fast food chain Quick has struck again, this time appealing to The Simpsons fans with a Homer-themed menu. Full Story

Lawyer for woman in alleged Rob Ford juice incident will 'vigorously defend' her client
A lawyer for the woman accused of tossing a cup of juice at Mayor Rob Ford over the weekend said Tuesday she will “vigorously defend” her client. Full Story

Rob Ford's accused juice-tosser a university employee

		As our population ages, who will care for the elderly? Joanne Miller is sometimes afraid at night. Daily Feature