Dad who killed daughter's boyfriend to serve 18 months

Kim Walker — the father from Yorkton, Sask., who claimed he shot his daughter's boyfriend in 2003 to save her from a drug-addicted lifestyle — will spend another 18 months in prison. 3:54 PM ET video

updated Mumbai bombings kill 21

Three coordinated bombings tore through the heart of India's busy financial capital during rush hour Wednesday, killing 21 people in the worst terror attack in the country since the 2008 Mumbai siege. 3:56 PM ET video

Canada's income gap widens, report says

The income gap between rich and poor in Canada widened in the period from 1993 to 2009, the Conference Board of Canada reported Wednesday. 1:43 PM ET

updated Bell billing idea will stifle internet competition, CRTC told

Bell's motivation for wanting to bill competing small internet service providers based on the volume of customers' internet usage was questioned Wednesday by a CRTC commissioner examining the issue. 2:37 PM ET video

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Mumbai bombings kill 21
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Three coordinated bombings tore through the heart of India's busy financial capital during rush hour Wednesday, killing 21 people in the worst terror attack in the country since the 2008 Mumbai siege. Video more »
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4th Winnipeg firebombing suspected at tattoo shop
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Alexander MacLeod up for $45K short-fiction prize Jul 13, 2011 4:06 PM ET — Nova Scotia writer Alexander MacLeod is one of six finalists for the 2011 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. 4:06 PM ET
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Should cyclists be banned from wearing headphones?Jul 13, 2011 14:50 PM ET — The city of Montreal is cracking down on cyclists wearing headphones. Do you think it should be illegal to wear earbuds while biking? 14:50 PM ET
Mobile phone photo contest entryJul 13, 2011 14:31 PM ET — Flickr member MCH PHOTO sent in today's photo contest pick of the day. The challenge this month is to take creative photos with your mobile phone. 14:31 PM ET
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Japan moves on to World Cup final Jul 13, 2011 4:38 PM ET — Japan will meet the United States in the Women's World Cup final after defeating Sweden 3-1 Wednesday in Frankfurt, Germany. 4:38 PM ET
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