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Algerians defy ban on protests: Algerian opposition supporters have clashed with police during a banned protest in the capital, Algiers.
Obama to target jobs in Tuesday speech: President Barack Obama said Saturday he will use his State of the Union address Tuesday to outline an agenda to create jobs now and boost American competitiveness over the long term.
Duvalier must face investigation: Prval: Haitian President Ren Prval says ex-dictator Jean-Claude (Baby Doc) Duvalier had every right to return home from exile, but must now face an investigation of alleged abuses during his reign.

Firefighter, son escape roof collapse: An off-duty firefighter and his five-year-old escape with minor injuries after the snow-covered roof of an automotive shop in Spruce Grove, Alta., collapses.
Avoid backcountry, avalanche centre warns: The Canadian Avalanche Centre is telling skiers and snowmobilers to stay out of the backcountry in some parts of British Columbia and Alberta this weekend because of the avalanche risk.
Attack ads will be PM's 'legacy': Ignatieff: Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says he believes Stephen Harper will be remembered for negative personal attack ads when the prime minister leaves politics.

Attack ads will be PM's 'legacy': Ignatieff: Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says he believes Stephen Harper will be remembered for negative personal attack ads when the prime minister leaves politics.
Harkat deportation process underway: The Canadian government has begun the process of formally deporting an Ottawa man declared a threat to Canadian security, but his lawyers don't expect him to be leaving the country any time soon.
Harper set to introduce citizen's arrest bill: The Conservative government will table legislation soon after Parliament resumes in nine days to make citizen's arrests easier, the prime minister's office confirms.

Stem cell pioneer McCulloch dies: Ernest McCulloch, who was part of the team that first proved the existence of stem cells, has died. He was 84.
More kids' seizures reported after flu shots: FDA: U.S. government officials are investigating an apparent increase in fever-related seizures in young children after they got a flu shot.
Disabled less likely to use web: study: Adults who are disabled are much less likely to use the internet deterred by a number of factors which can create obstacles for them in an increasingly digital world, a new U.S. study suggests.

Canadians go big at Sundance: A total of 14 Canadian films, including Oscar hopeful Incendie by Denis Villeneuve, are at the Sundance film festival this year.
Rights group urges boycott of Sri Lankan book fest: Several well-known writers, thinkers and filmmakers are backing a boycott of Sri Lanka's main literary festival by Reporters Without Borders.
U.S. parents group pressures Skins advertisers: The Parents Television Council in the U.S. is urging companies not to sponsor the controversial MTV series Skins, about a group of teens and their struggles with sex, drugs and friendship.

Cosmic dust busters aim to clear stellar views: Cosmic dust is fogging up attempts to study light left over from the Big Bang, and Canadian scientists aim to clear up the problem.
Google to launch Groupon rival: reports: Search engine giant Google Inc. is preparing a rival to coupon website Groupon, technology website Mashable reported.
Tigits aims to make phone numbers safer: Sean Miller, a Toronto-area businessman, who after suffering through a few dating nightmares, decided something was needed to make personal experiences like dating a whole lot more secure.

Trade panel backs U.S. in softwood spat: Some provincial aid programs to help the Canadian lumber industry are in violation of free trade rules and duties should be imposed as punishment, an international trade panel has found.
Obama to target jobs in Tuesday speech: President Barack Obama said Saturday he will use his State of the Union address Tuesday to outline an agenda to create jobs now and boost American competitiveness over the long term.
N.L. too dependent on oil: audit: Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general warned the government Friday it has come to rely too heavily on oil revenues, and that its debt remains perilously high.

Google to launch Groupon rival: reports: Search engine giant Google Inc. is preparing a rival to coupon website Groupon, technology website Mashable reported.
November retail sales soar: Canadian retailers saw a strong, broad-based rebound in customers in November, as retail sales increased by 1.3 per cent to $37.3 billion.
Tigits aims to make phone numbers safer: Sean Miller, a Toronto-area businessman, who after suffering through a few dating nightmares, decided something was needed to make personal experiences like dating a whole lot more secure.

Sports bar owner plans to roast black bear for Sunday's Packers-Bears game
Cell phone keeps ringing in crocodile's tummy; Captain Hook, where are you?
Drop the gun, Mr. President: serial bank robber wearing Obama mask sought by Austrian police

Leafs just the tonic for Ovechkin: Alex Ovechkin netted a hat trick and Braden Holtby sparkled in net with 35 stops as the Washington Capitals ground out a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. The Capitals snapped a streak of 12 consecutive games without scoring more than three goals in a game.
Chan takes commanding lead at Canadians: Patrick Chan is well on his way to winning a fourth consecutive Canadian figure skating title. The 20-year-old Toronto skater performed an impressive short program Saturday night in Victoria, earning 88.78 points to sit atop the standings.
Ducks hold off late Habs' surge: Max Pacioretty scored with 13 seconds remaining to send the Canadiens into overtime against the Anaheim Ducks in Montreal, but Bobby Ryan had the only goal in the shootout to hand the Ducks a 4-3 victory at the Bell Centre.