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U.S. military gay policy kept by court: A U.S. federal appeals court granted a government request to temporarily freeze a judge's order telling the military to stop enforcing its ban on openly gay troops.
U.K. outlines massive cuts to public spending: Britain's coalition government has laid out a series of sweeping spending cuts meant to reduce the country's debt and bring Britain "back from the brink."
Mexican town hires 20-year-old police chief: There's a new police chief in the violent borderland of Praxedis G. Guerrero, Mexico, where drug gangs have killed public officials and terrified many citizens into fleeing.

Human smuggling to draw stiffer penalties: A government official says proposed changes to be unveiled Thursday would impose prison terms of up to 10 years for those convicted of human smuggling.
Williams admitted to killing Comeau, Lloyd: Col. Russell Williams admitted to raping and strangling Jessica Lloyd and raping and suffocating Cpl. Marie-France Comeau in a videotaped statement to police that has been played in a court in Belleville, Ont.
Williams 'pure evil': murder victim's brother: The brother of Jessica Lloyd, one of Col. Russell Williams's murder victims, called him "pure evil that took her from us," while her mother told a courtroom in Belleville, Ont., that her daughter's death has left her "a broken woman."

Human smuggling to draw stiffer penalties: A government official says proposed changes to be unveiled Thursday would impose prison terms of up to 10 years for those convicted of human smuggling.
Public sector watchdog resigns amid AG probe: The commissioner appointed by the Conservative government to serve as advocate for whistleblowers in the public service has resigned suddenly as her office announced it is the subject of a federal audit.
Ottawa should block Potash sale: Liberals: A host of high-ranking Liberal MPs came out Wednesday to say Ottawa should block the potential sale of PotashCorp. to BHP Billiton Ltd. under the Investment Canada Act because the transaction does not represent a "net benefit" to Canada.

Canadian supplement use varies by income: Poor Canadians who don't get enough vitamins and minerals from food aren't making up the difference by taking supplements, a Statistics Canada report suggests.
Add warnings to prostate cancer hormones: FDA: Some hormone treatments for prostate cancer are linked to an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Moms' guilty pleas tossed after pathologist errors: The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered new trials for two women who pleaded guilty after now disgraced forensic pathologist Dr. Charles Smith testified they had asphyxiated their babies.

AUDIO: Gorillaz on Plastic Beach: With a new album and their first world tour, the British band Gorillaz are expanding the definition of what a "virtual band" might be.
Remarks about Bieber fans earn reprimand for CFNY: Toronto radio station CFNY has been reprimanded by the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council after a host made comments about Justin Bieber fans that "inappropriately sexualized children."
Hobbit filming may leave N.Z.: director Jackson: New Zealand may lose the filming of The Hobbit movies, with financial backers Warner Bros. making arrangements to shift production offshore, director Peter Jackson warns.

Census mourned on World Statistics Day: The UN's first worldwide celebration of statistics is being marked as a day of mourning by Canadian statisticians, following the cancellation of the mandatory long-form census in June.
VIDEO: Robot surgery pair make history: Two robots, one for anesthesia and another for surgery, worked in tandem to remove a man's prostate, an advance the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal calls a world first.
Canada 'research integrity' council recommended: Canada should establish a new agency to help reduce the incidence of scientists falsifying data, misusing research funds or other misconduct, an expert panel recommends.

Saskatchewan set to say 'no' to Potash deal: Signs are mounting that the Saskatchewan government won't support BHP Billiton's $38.6-billion bid to buy Potash Corp.
Bank of Canada rate hikes not ruled out: The Bank of Canada says it doesn't rule out interest rate increases in the future, but adds they would need to be "carefully considered."
Why currencies aren't the issue: As G20 finance ministers prepare for meetings in Seoul beginning Friday, economists have been assessing the odds of heading off a currency war.

Restrict right-hand-drive autos: dealers: Canadian auto dealers want the federal government to stem imports of right-hand-drive vehicles, which they call dirty and dangerous.
U.S. stroller recall leads to Canadian warning: While nearly two million Graco strollers in the United States are being recalled because of the asphyxiation and death of four toddlers, Canada is issuing a warning.
Cash leads to healthier purchases: study: An analysis of the shopping patterns of more than 1,000 consumers finds that when paying cash, people tend to choose healthier options.

300-pound chimpanzee captured in Kansas City after breaking out window of police patrol car
Authorities: California man who asked police officer for a ride home found with cocaine
Maine Coon in Nevada breaks record to become world's longest domestic cat at more than 4 feet

NHL suspends Rypien pending a hearing: Rick Rypien of the Vancouver Canucks is suspended pending a hearing, following Tuesday's altercation with a Minnesota Wild fan.
Yankees send ALCS back to Texas: Nick Swisher and Robinson Cano hit consecutive homers to build an early cushion, CC Sabathia made the lead stand up and the New York Yankees avoided elimination, beating the Rangers 7-2 at home Wednesday as Texas now leads the ALCS 3-2.
Planning a parade, Maple Leaf style: In between reporting on what Nazem Kadri had for breakfast and lunch, CBCSports.ca re-formed its Party/Parade Planning Committee (or CBCSPPPC for short), to design a Stanley Cup parade for the inevitable procession through The Centre Of The Universe in late June.