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Nova Scotia man to stand trial for murder of prostitute

HALIFAX - A Halifax-area man has been committed to stand trial for second-degree murder in the disappearance of a local prostitute.

• Prominent Tory at odds with N.B. government over natural gas regulations
• RCMP arrest Nova Scotia man after alleged convenience store robbery
• New Brunswick Opposition leader calls for shuffle of energy minister
• RCMP identify New Brunswick trucker killed in crash in northern Nova Scotia
• Woman dies, driver survives after SUV crashes into pond in Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick woman gets three years for impaired driving death of husband
• Pharmaceutical firm McKesson Canada spends $25M for centre in Moncton, N.B.

Designer Jason Wu talks about the excitement of seeing more people in his clothes (AP)

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  Katharine McPhee, Angelica Houston, Debra Messing and Uma Thurman premiere new series 'Smash' (AP)

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  Dustin Hoffman's new HBO drama series "Luck" (AP)

• Popular Hawaii entertainer pleads no contest in molestation case, sentenced to 1 year in jail
• Harlequin buys Christian romance novel supplier Heartsong Presents Book club
• TV show choreographer and salsa dancer gets 10 years for rape and assault
• After 45 years, 1,642 performances, Paul Plishka says goodbye to Met Opera
• Katherine Heigl surprised by 'Grey's' alumni in 'One for the Money'

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NHL all-star weekend in search of a star has several possibilities

OTTAWA - At a NHL all-star game with an undefined top star, many are looking to Steven Stamkos to produce a memorable performance.

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• Impact's MLS designated player search so far centres on aging stars
• USA Hockey wants to reduce violence in junior hockey, looks to Canadian research
• Regina Pats host Rick Rypien Bobblehead night to honour deceased player
• Chicago police officer Mike Russow fights crime as well as MMA as heavyweight
• Angola fans ride motorbikes over 2,500 kilometres through 5 countries to attend African Cup
• Groaning about groaning in women's tennis screams of sexism and double standards

Surging raccoon population could raise risk of dangerous roundworm infection

TORONTO - Canadian doctors are reporting two human infections with raccoon roundworm, a parasite many of the pesky critters carry in their guts and excrete in their poo.

• Research teams making progress collecting critical data on CCSVI: MS society
• Canada still has a way to go in ending barriers for disabled people: advocates
• Double take: Pink and Green Ribbon campaign ties breast health to environment
• Public interest groups say Liberals should consult before making major cuts
• UNICEF issues appeal to aid starving kids, urges Canadians to contribute
• Saputo recalls a milk product that may contain a cleaning solution
• Older adults may also be vulnerable to new swine influenza virus, study suggests