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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Only 4 states will see food stamp cuts after states thwart reductions
Shoppers passing through the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in Atlanta on Dec. 20, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, David Goldman
Today's small-cap stocks to watch
Natural gas wellheads at Shell Canadas Groundbirch site in northeastern British Columbia.
Sony forecasts loss of $2.1 billion, cancels dividend after cutting value of mobile business
Sony Corp. President Kazuo Hirai bows at the end of a press conference at the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Sony expects its annual loss to swell to $2 billion and has canceled dividends for the first time in more than half a century after writing down the value of its troubled smartphone business. Citing intense competition, especially from Chinese rivals, Sony said it anticipates a net loss of 230 billion yen ($2.15 billion) for the fiscal year that ends March 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)
Microsoft boosts dividend, changes two board members
In this April 2, 2014 file photo, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gestures during the keynote address of the Build Conference in San Francisco.
Living in retirement: The last best-kept secret is the inheritance
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Foul floodwaters sickening people in Kashmir, some dying for lack of basic equipment, doctors say
Children displaced by floods eat their meals at a relief camp in Srinagar September 16, 2014.
NM board investigates abuse allegations at dairy following release of undercover video
In an undated photo provided by Mercy for Animals, worker whips a cow with a chain at a southern New Mexico dairy in this still frame made from video recorded secretly. The New Mexico Livestock Board has launched an investigation into the dairy after an activist working with the animal welfare group recorded secret video showing workers whipping cows with chains and wire cables, kicking and punching the animals, and shocking them with electric prods. (AP Photo/Mercy for Animals)
Beyond the talking head: creating engaging videos to tell your story
Businesses and brands are scrambling to keep up, and although most recognize that they need video content, many aren’t taking the time to think about what that content should be, and how it reflects the look and feel of their overall brand strategy
ATMs driven to the fringes as technology advances
Justin Davies’ ATM machines can be found in such businesses as bars and convenience stores, where the owners encourage or require cash-only transactions.
Surf’s up on Nicaraguan hostel dream
Laurent Champagne, left, Karl Pineault and Vincent Villemure Duchesneau hope to set up their Free Spirit Hostel in Nicaragua in October.
Answering a written question from an MP cost the government $117,188
The right to ask for for written answers can be a costly affair in parliament.
Japan can look to Quebec for a solution to its work force problem
Clément Gignac
New technology means a fast-paced output response to falling oil prices
Peter Tertzakian
In Vancouver, rich homeowners get richer
Graffiti mural, centre left, is seen on the seawall at Chip Wilson’s home in Vancouver in 2013. The Lululemon founder’s property value is $54.2-million.
Peter Fonda's bike in 'Easy Rider' going up for auction, could fetch $1.2 million
The Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in “Easy Rider” is pictured in Calabasas, Calif. on Sept. 4, 2014. ItTHE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Damian Dovarganes
Hong Kong tycoon pays $20M for 30 Rolls-Royces for Macau hotel in marque's biggest ever order
Louis XIII Holdings Ltd. Chairman Stephen Hung, left, poses with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes at the Rolls-Royce's headquarters in Goodwood, Britain on Sept. 16, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Mark Bramley
Mystery object that streaked over Rockies was Russian spy satellite, experts say
Accident on set of Falling Skies TV show claims life of B.C. security guard
Noah Wyle, left, and Drew Roy are pictured in a scene from the sci-fi series "Falling Skies". THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, TNT, Ken Woroner
U.S. man apparently trying to swim to North Korea detained by South Korea
Financial markets watching for 2 words as clues to Fed's intentions on rates
Lava flows from Philippine volcano; thousands flee amid fears of violent burst
Crews work to clear train derailment east of Slave Lake in northern Alberta
Retired Montreal Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte in hospital
Canadian Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte speaks during an interview in his office in Montreal, on March 15, 2005. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Francois Roy
Hospitals struggled to handle challenges presented by Superstorm Sandy, federal report finds
New education minister's ties to church criticized by NDP but not gay advocate
Gay rights back up for debate in Brazil’s election
Brazilian Socialist Party presidential candidate Marina Silva is feeling the heat for a recent flip-flop in her position on gay rights.
2015 is the Harper election
Jeffrey Simpson
Canada set to strengthen Ukraine ties with loans, humanitarian aid
British soldiers receive anti-improvised explosive instruction from a Canadian soldier on the second day of the "Rapid Trident" NATO military exercises on September 16, 2014 near Yavorov, Ukraine. The two-week exercises include participating units from a variety of NATO and NATO-associate countries as well as Ukrainian troops.
Union turns up the heat on firefighters who volunteer on days off
Firefighter Tom Hunse, seen in Cookstown, Ont., earlier this month, may be fired for being a ‘double-hatter,’ that is, a professional firefighter who works part-time for a volunteer force on his days off. Volunteer firefighters are not obliged to respond to calls, and are paid by the hour when they do.
Sept. 17: Bag-fee doublespeak
Ismaili Centre: place of prayer, cradle of friendship
His Highness the Aga Khan
The Charbonneau commission was an expensive disappointment
Lysiane Gagnon
Saskatchewan professor says Quebec gives Scottish vote resonance in Canada
Thousands of supporters for national unity gather at the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau (Hull), Que. in a Oct. 29, 1995 file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
Regina dental patients going to Alberta because of long wait lists for surgery
Train carrying sulphuric acid derails east of Slave Lake, Alta.
Robin Thicke lawyer: Singer's 'vulnerability' exploited in claim he didn't pen 'Blurred Lines'
Musician Robin Thicke performs before a baseball game on April 5, 2014 in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Alex Gallardo
House bill would require outside oversight of VA to cut delays, costs in building hospitals
Lawyer tells jurors singer LaBelle had bodyguard, others beat cadet outside Houston airport
Soul singer Patti LaBelle arrives at the federal courthouse for jury selection Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Houston. A former West Point cadet is suing LaBelle saying she ordered her bodyguards to beat him up as he waited for a ride home outside a Houston airport terminal in 2011. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
September 17: Your daily horoscope
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