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Strong storm batters NYC: A fast-moving storm packing winds of up to 160 km/h ripped through New York City Thursday, knocking down trees and power lines, tearing off roofs in one Brooklyn neighborhood and leaving one person dead.
Afghanistan troop surge paying off: Gates: Evidence is building that the Obama administration's surge strategy is working in Afghanistan, U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates says.
Pakistan needs to aid flood relief: U.S. envoy: The world will only be able to fund about 25 per cent of the tens of billions needed to rebuild Pakistan after the floods, and its government will have to make up the shortfall, the U.S. envoy to the country warns.

Police can't block Facebook rape images: RCMP in Pitt Meadows, B.C., are trying to stop pictures and video of half a dozen young men gang-raping a drugged 16-year-old girl from circulating on the internet, but say they are unable to stop them from spreading.
Guergis vows to run as Independent: MP Helena Guergis says she will run as an "independent conservative" in the next federal election after being dropped as the official Conservative Party candidate in the central Ontario riding of Simcoe-Grey.
Habs play hockey, not politics: PMO: While Parti Qubcois Leader Pauline Marois would like to see more francophone players on the Montreal Canadiens, a spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Quebec sovereigntists should leave the hockey team alone.

Baird slams 'Toronto elites' over gun registry: Government House leader John Baird has denounced Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and NDP Leader Jack Layton as "Toronto elites" over their support for the federal long-gun registry.
Guergis vows to run as Independent: MP Helena Guergis says she will run as an "independent conservative" in the next federal election after being dropped as the official Conservative Party candidate in the central Ontario riding of Simcoe-Grey.
Habs play hockey, not politics: PMO: While Parti Qubcois Leader Pauline Marois would like to see more francophone players on the Montreal Canadiens, a spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Quebec sovereigntists should leave the hockey team alone.

Mind games take aim at brain decline: California-based PositScience has done wonders for HIV patients in suffering from cognitive decline in Toronto with Brain Fitness software.
HIV precursor in monkeys ancient: study: The roots of an HIV-like virus in monkeys go back thousands of years more than thought, scientists have found.
MS Society sets aside $1M for vein-surgery trial: The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has reserved $1 million to be used for a clinical trial of a controversial treatment for the disorder if preliminary results of studies suggest such a trial is warranted.

Lennon's killer considered other noted targets: Mark David Chapman says he considered killing either Johnny Carson or Elizabeth Taylor, but John Lennon was "top of the list" the day in 1980 he gunned down the former Beatle.
Howe, Shatner stars to be replaced: Damaged stars belonging to Mr. Hockey and Captain Kirk on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto will be replaced.
Ticketmaster must repay U.S. Springsteen fans: Ticketmaster has been ordered to repay 1,108 consumers who paid well above the face value for Bruce Springsteen concert tickets after being redirected online to Ticketmaster affiliate, TicketsNow.

Oilsands poisoning fish, say scientists, fishermen: Toxins from the Alberta oilsands are damaging fish in the Athabasca River, say scientists and First Nation representatives.
Canada's electric car technology on show: Canadian technologies ranging from hemp-based car bodies to in-car systems that communicate with the electrical grid are being showcased by a project aimed at getting electric cars onto roads around the world.
Mind games take aim at brain decline: California-based PositScience has done wonders for HIV patients in suffering from cognitive decline in Toronto with Brain Fitness software.

RIM revenue, profit sharply higher: BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. earned $796.7 million US for the quarter ended Aug. 28, compared with $475.6 million US a year earlier.
Economy heading for slowdown: TD: Canada's economy will slow sharply in the second half of 2010 after roaring out of the recession, according to the Toronto-Dominion Bank.
U.S. census: 1 in 7 lives in poverty: New U.S. poverty figures indicate the number of poor people in the country has climbed to 14.3 per cent.

U.S. drug firm penalized $300M for criminal actions: A major U.S. drug company, Forest Pharmaceuticals, has agreed to plead guilty to three charges related to selling an unapproved drug, promoting an antidepressant to children and obstructing federal agents.
Toronto, Montreal among most costly cities: A combination of inflation and a stronger Canadian dollar has vaulted Toronto and Montreal into two of most expensive cities in the world.
Genetically modified salmon not safe: activists: A handful of environmentalists and health advocates on Prince Edward Island are trying to stop the United States government from approving genetically modified salmon for the local food market.

Gionta to be next Canadiens captain: report: Brian Gionta will be the 28th captain of the Montreal Canadiens, according to a report Thursday.
Habs play hockey, not politics: PMO: While Parti Qubcois Leader Pauline Marois would like to see more francophone players on the Montreal Canadiens, a spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Quebec sovereigntists should leave the hockey team alone.
Preki not impressed by 'Canadian guys': Preki doesn't appear much interested in one day coaching the Canadian national team, judging by his first public comments since being dismissed as Toronto coach.