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Costa Rica passes U.S. in latest FIFA soccer rankings
Costa Rica's players celebrate winning their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Greece at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 29, 2014.
Golden Globes group hosts 2nd starry dinner, this time benefiting nonprofits, streamed online
Shell sells shale assets in La., Wyo. for $2.1B; gains some Pennsylvania, Ohio land in return
Some tracks change rules after Kevin Ward Jr.’s death
This June 28, 2014 photo provided by Empire Super Sprints, Inc., shows sprint car driver Kevin Ward Jr., at the Merrittville Speedway in Thorold, Ont. Ward was killed Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Central Square, N.Y., when the car being driven by Tony Stewart struck the 20-year-old who had climbed from his crashed car and was on the darkened dirt track trying to confront Stewart following a bump with Stewart one lap earlier.
Berlin bans Uber over consumer safety fears, taxi drivers celebrate
Taxi drivers gather after a protest drive against the competition from Internet and mobile applications designed for calling cabs in Berlin, Germany on June 11, 2014. Berlin taxi drivers are now celebrating a decision by authorities to ban the ridesharing service Uber from operating in the city.
States with the biggest changes in jobless aid applications, and some reasons, at a glance
Netflix goes for laughs with stand-up comedy specials by Bill Cosby, Chelsea Peretti and more
This Nov. 18, 2013 photo shows actor-comedian Bill Cosby in New York. Netflix is announcing performances by Cosby and other comedians set to roll out this fall. It's the latest in the original-content initiative from this subscription Internet channel. Taped July 12 at the San Francisco Jazz Center, "Bill Cosby 77," is an hour-plus of comedy dealing with such topics as relationships, marriage and kids. It premieres on Nov. 28. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP, File)
Loonie advances ahead of revised employment data
Canadian dollar coins, or Loonies, are displayed on a map of North America.
Home of the Week: Fish-friendly in Davisville
South Sudan: A deadlier crisis than Ebola, with no easy cure in sight
A young boy pushes a bicycle towards the gate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan compound in Bentiu, South Sudan, on Jan. 12, 2014.
Toronto stabbing victim was ‘walking home from the movies,’ police say
Police tape marks a crime scene in this file photo.
Loonie advances ahead of employment data, traders look to dismal eurozone growth
Mayor rolls out makeover for Dutch Santa’s blackface-wearing sidekicks
The Dutch version of Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, is shown with his sidekicks, known as Black Pete, in Hoorn on Nov. 16, 2013.
Police arrest second suspect in downtown Toronto stabbing
New housing price index rose 0.2 per cent in June: Statistics Canada
Why does the CBC compete with newspapers?
Barry Kiefl
Applications for US unemployment benefits increase to 311k; averages at pre-recession levels
FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, file photo, Carmen Nazario of Albany, N.Y., fills out an employment application during a job fair at the Marriott Hotel in Colonie, N.Y. The Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
Man charged with refusing to give breath sample after car lands in Rideau Canal
TSX closes higher amid worse than expected economic data from eurozone
'It's like that crazy' - Christopher Fitzgerald does 'Chicago' double duty
This image released by The Publicity Office shows Christopher Fitzgerald as Amos Hart during a performance of the musical "Chicago." The actor, who made his debut in the show last October as Roxie Hart's put-upon husband Amos Hart, has just stepped into the role of slick lawyer Billy Flynn, becoming the first actor in the show's 18-year history to be contracted to perform both starring male roles. (AP Photo/The Publicity Office)
Fashion remembers Lauren Bacall as the icon who wore the clothes - not the other way around
This undated image released by MFIT shows a gold sequined camel silk jersey "mermaid" sheath dress and cashmere straightline "subway coat" with sequined lining. (AP Photo/Museum of Fashion Institute of T)
Carrick on money: Buying a condo? Here’s what you need to know
A for-sale sign rests on the lawn of a condo building in downtown Vancouver
Jazz carrier Chorus Aviation posts flat Q2 profits, higher revenue
Labor Day: Recipes for butternut squash and apple Waldorf salad and curried shrimp salad
This July 21, 2014 photo shows curried shrimp salad in Concord, N.H. The side dish can act as a compliment to a grilled main course for Labor Day. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Slovak PM Robert Fico critical of Ukraine's possible sanctions against Russia
Wal-Mart targets rivals with price cuts
In this June 5, 2014 photo, Mary Bullen, merchandise supervisor of the infant and girls section, makes price changes to clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Rogers, Ark.
Toilet tips and photo ops: Inside the job of Alison Redford's travel scout
Former Alberta Premier Alison Redford during a press conference in Calgary April 24, 2012 after being elected premier Monday night.
David Letterman gets literary humour prize nomination for satirical picture book
Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook as sales stay sluggish, costs mount
In this June 5, 2014 photo, Mary Bullen, merchandise supervisor of the infant and girls section, makes price changes to clothing at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Rogers, Ark. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Sarah Bentham)
Berlin taxi drivers celebrate after city bans ridesharing service Uber over safety fears
FILE - In this June 11, 2014 file photo taxi drivers gather after a protest drive against the competition from Internet and mobile applications designed for calling cabs in Berlin, Germany. Berlin taxi drivers are now celebrating a decision by authorities to ban the ridesharing service Uber from operating in the city. The Berlin Taxi Drivers' Association said Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, that the move means its members aren't put at a disadvantage by having to abide by rules that Uber doesn't. (AP Photo/dpa, Joerg Carstensen, File)
Canadian dollar nears 92¢ again (but hold that thought)
Michael Babad
Obama learns it can be stupider to do nothing
Konrad Yakabuski
‘Binge-watch,’ ‘live-tweet’ added to online Oxford Dictionaries
Vancouver's B2Gold reports Q2 net loss on increased gold production
The mystery of creativity and madness
Margaret Wente
Thursday's small-cap stocks to watch
A uranium mining site.
Federal authorities won't issue citations in Pennsylvania gas well fire that killed worker
Police rescue 2 men in dinghy after wind pushes them far from shore
Golfing gives Obama a respite from fighting with the Tea Party
President Barack Obama returns clubs to the cart while golfing at Vineyard Golf Club, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, in Edgartown, Mass., on the island of Martha's Vineyard. President Obama is taking a two-week summer vacation on the island.
As France and Germany falter, 18-country eurozone shows zero growth in second quarter
FILE - The June 16, 2014 file photo shows containers in the Hamburg, northern Germany, harbour. The shaky economic recovery in the 18-country eurozone ground to a halt in the second quarter amid fears over the crisis in Ukraine and softer trade and investment. The main reasons behind the flat outcome was a 0.2 percent quarterly decline in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, Eurostat reported Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/dpa, Christian Charisius)
U.S. record label locates Canadian musician, who doesn't want money for album
Randall Wulff is shown in this undated handout photo. An American record label's search for a long-lost musician has found the enigmatic runaway hiding somewhere over the border, in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Light In The Attic Records
When shareholders and debt investors are worlds apart
Five factors to consider when building a business team
Not all teams gel instantly, which is why it’s essential that every employee knows and plays their part. Each member must be able to see how their role works, how they influence their teammates and the impact their contribution has on the business. To build the right team for the right project, there are number of things to consider
What to do when a social campaign goes south
Lisa Ostrikoff
Low mortgage rates showing signs of turning around housing market
Forecasters are hiking their expectations for Canada’s housing market amid signs low mortgage rates are energizing sales, construction and prices.
Will Gen Y change branding?
As younger users come to expect different things from brands and how they interact with them, businesses will need to adapt, two experts argue.
An 'eco food truck' for health-conscious people on the go
Introducing Marina Cortese, the founder of Oats & Ivy, a Toronto-based company that provides gourmet, nutritionist-approved lunches, fast and fresh.
Asian stocks mostly higher after Putin seems to tone down Ukraine rhetoric, Wall Street rises
In Pictures: A peek at the cars you'll see at the legendary Pebble Beach Concours
Pavel Kasik’s Tatra T77 was sent from his home in the Czech Republic just days after its 20-year restoration was completed. Kasik purchased the vehicle in 1994 after three years of negotiations with its owner.
ETFs and mutual funds can play nicely together
Review: How Mitsubishi's RVR compares with the Escape, CR-V and RAV4
The Mitsubishi RVR is a nice vehicle but it doesn’t stand out from the stiff competition it faces in the small SUV and crossover market.
Three car events in Pebble Beach
Magificent old coachwork on display in a beautiful setting.
Why Ottawa lacks a good grasp of the housing price surge
A house in Toronto sold for more than $400,000 over asking.
Car aficionados simply must make the pilgrimage to Pebble Beach
Torontonian Brent Merrill’s 1931 Cadillac 452A Fleetwood Coupe at Pebble Beach in 2013.
Sell planes, use money for inquiry into Redford spending, Alberta NDP says
Alberta's auditor general has delivered a scathing report on how former premier Alison Redford and her office improperly used taxpayer money. Merwan Saher is blaming the power and influence he says Redford's office held.
Pope to Koreas: Work for peace, avoid ‘fruitless’ shows of force
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye (R) talks with Pope Francis at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, August 14, 2014.
Death toll from Thai building collapse rises to 10
Redford's lonely planet: a look at the job of the former premier's travel scout
Alberta Premier Alison Redford speaks to reporters as she arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Redford travelled the globe when she was Alberta's premier and so did her travel scout, forwarding photos of hotels and suites, sussing out suitable patios and restaurants and at least once advising on public toilets. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Manuel Balce Ceneta
Online retail growing fast in India while big box rivals lose way in maze of restrictions
World moves to cut off West Africa as Ebola panic intensifies
Mayor Ford’s dubious budget claims don’t stand up
Marcus Gee
Harper government backtracked on bill to curb surveillance
The new Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) complex is pictured in Ottawa on October 15, 2013.
Aug. 14: Queen and country – and more letters to the editor
Aug. 14: Queen and country – and more letters to the editor
MP’s bitter exit shows how Bloc Québécois has declined
Mario Beaulieu speaks to supporters in Montreal Saturday, June 14, 2014, after being named new leader of the Bloc Quebecois.
China Mobile first half profit falls 8.5 per cent amid heavy spending to roll out 4G service
Germany's economy loses momentum, decreases 0.2% in second quarter
France abandons growth target after economy stagnates in 2nd quarter
Russian convoy settles near border
A convoy of white trucks carrying humanitarian aid passes along the main road M4 (Don highway) Voronezh region, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014.
Mariners sweep Blue Jays with 2-0 win
Seattle Mariners shortstop Brad Miller, left, tries to turn a double play as Toronto Blue Jays' Munenori Kawasaki slides into second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, in Seattle.
NDP says sell planes, use money for inquiry into Redford spending
Amid crippling drought, California lawmakers, governor send $7.5 billion water plan to voters
Sen, Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, takes a phone call off the Senate floor, during a break in the legislative session, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, in Sacramento, Calif. Lawmakers are scheduled to vote Wednesday on a measure that would swap out an existing water bond on the November ballot and authorize billions in borrowing to pay for new reservoirs, groundwater cleanup and habitat restoration. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Leaked EU trade pact suggests Canada caved on drug patents
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper address a joint news conference after signing trade agreements at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, October 18, 2013.
Desire2Learn’s new funding round to fuel rapid growth
John Baker, the President and CEO of Desire2learn, photographed on June 17, 2011.
August 14: Your daily horoscope
Leo
Lives Lived: Basil Holysh, 88
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Design doyenne Martha Sturdy’s two fresh passions
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