HAVANA (Reuters) - A Canadian businessman who has confessed to bribing Cuban officials was scheduled to go on trial in Havana on Thursday, almost two years after his arrest in a sweeping government crackdown on corruption. Full story
Canada's prime minister has announced a new package of development aid for Peru that environmentalists are viewing warily because it is closely tied to Canadian mining investments in the South American country. Full story
House Republicans pushed through a bill Wednesday to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Democrats criticized the legislation as a blatant attempt to allow a foreign company to avoid environmental review. Full story
General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. Full story
(Reuters) - Montreal, Canada's second-largest city, has asked 1.3 million people to boil their drinking water after a problem at one of the city's water treatment facilities. Full story
New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter has introduced an amendment separating approval of the Keystone pipeline project from authorization of pipeline activity between Portland, Maine and Montreal, Canada. Full story
The legendary Paul Anka is no stranger to the music business after spending 55 years as an entertainer, singer and songwriter. He’s out with a new book called “My Way,” and tells Kathie Lee and Hoda how he helped kickstart the Beatles career.
Canadian pop/rock sensation Avril Lavigne treats Studio 1A to a rendition of her new single, “Here’s To Never Growing Up,” which is climbing the charts after being released last week.
Paul Anka shares details from his autobiography, “My Way,” which talks about his legendary career and personal life.
After five months in space, International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield has returned to the planet. While manning the ISS he also created the first music video in space, using a rendition of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives in Cali to attend the VII Cumbre Alianza del Pacifico May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga (COLOMBIA - Tags: POLITICS)
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper waves as he arrives in Cali to attend the VII Cumbre Alianza del Pacifico May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga (COLOMBIA - Tags: POLITICS)
Portland Winterhawks' goalie Mac Carruth celebrates with teammate Chase De Leo after they defeated the Saskatoon Blades during the third period of the Memorial Cup Canadian Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)
Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate their win against the Ottawa Senators following game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey series in Ottawa May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)
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