Towhey told Ford to go to rehab: Source
Mayor Rob Ford fired his chief of staff Thursday after growing tired of Mark Towhey urging him to go to rehab, the Toronto Sun has learned. Full Story

Ford's chief of staff fired

Bridge collapses in Washington state, sending cars into river
Part of a four-lane freeway bridge over a river in a rural area north of Seattle collapsed on Thursday, sending vehicles and people into the frigid water below, authorities said. Full Story

Christian Brothers settle with sex abuse victims for $16.5M
Hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by the Christian Brothers reached a financial settlement Thursday. Full Story

Canadian businessman on trial for corruption in Cuba
A Cuban court on Thursday wrapped up the first day of testimony in the graft trial of a Canadian businessman whose prosecution is part of a corruption crackdown that has shaken the country’s foreign business community. Full Story

Judge says there was election fraud in 2011 but can't say who did it
A Federal Court judge has ruled a crime was committed in the last general election but the case is still a whodunit. Full Story

Jodi Arias jury fails to reach decision on death penalty
An Arizona jury failed on Thursday to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Jodi Arias should be put to death for the murder of her ex-boyfriend, prompting the judge to order a rerun of the sentencing phase of the trial. Full Story

	Jodi Arias death penalty jury in deadlock
	Jodi Arias urges Arizona jury to spare her death penalty

Boy Scouts of America delegates vote to remove ban on gay scouts
The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups. Full Story

FBI reviews death of Chechen man shot during Florida questioning
The father of a Chechen immigrant killed during questioning over his links with one of the Boston Marathon bombings suspects said on Thursday he plans to travel to the United States where he thinks his son was tortured and killed. Full Story

	FBI kills Florida man linked to Boston bomb suspect
	Boston bombing suspect wrote message in boat

		Porsche abandoned on ferry as driver takes bus home A sports car enthusiast claimed he couldn't find his car -- a Porsche -- on a B.C. Ferry bound for the Lower Mainland so he left without it and took the bus. Full Story

Accused Bosma killer played murderer in rap video
Mark Smich, the second suspect in the Tim Bosma killing, was formally charged with first-degree murder Thursday. Full Story

	Second arrest made in Tim Bosma's death
	Tim Bosma case: More remains found on accused's farm: Reports

Two girls die at same hospital after tonsillectomies
Two young girls have died following tonsillectomies performed by the same surgeon at the same hospital south of Quebec City, QMI Agency has learned. Full Story

Parents sue Pittsburgh Zoo over toddler's mauling death
The parents of a 2-year-old boy mauled to death by African wild dogs at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing the zoo of failing to protect visitors from dangerous conditions. Full Story

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