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A load of crocs?

Caimans, [alligators], have invaded ponds in the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janerio. [They breed and thrive in the sewage-rich lagoons nearby. Could Alligator-wrestling be the next Olympic demonstration Sport?]

Caimans, [alligators], have invaded ponds in the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janeiro. They breed and thrive in the sewage-rich lagoons nearby. [Could Alligator-wrestling be the next Olympic demonstration Sport?]

Abominable hair-day

Oxford geneticist claims he has solid evidence that the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman does exist after matching DNA in hair samples collected high in the Himalayas with a giant, prehistoric bear-like animal

Oxford geneticist claims he has solid evidence that the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman does exist after matching DNA in hair samples collected high in the Himalayas with a giant, prehistoric bear

Ottawa avoids Cyclones

The Canadian Government is planning to cancel the troubles Cyclone Helicopter contract and is looking at other options.

The Canadian Government seems poised to scrap the troubled 5-billion-dollar Cyclone Helicopter contract and has been considering  other options.

“Roll” models?

A "Pediatrics" study criticizes pro athletes such as Serena Williams who are paid big fees to endorse junk food sending mixed messages to kids.

A “Pediatrics” study criticizes pro athletes such as Serena Williams who are paid big fees to endorse junk food sending mixed messages to kids.

Cranberries for the turkeys on Capitol Hill!

Farmers tend a temporary tank of cranberries set up as a promotional stunt one block from the non-functioning U.S. Capitol

Farmers tend a temporary tank of cranberries set up as a promotional stunt one block from the non-functioning U.S. Capitol

He shoots, he scores?

Andy Warhol's portrait of hockey great Wayne Gretzky is expected to fetch over $200,000 at auction. [Next up, Gretzky's portrait of Warhol?]

Andy Warhol’s portrait of hockey great Wayne Gretzky is expected to fetch over $200,000 at auction. [Next up, Gretzky’s portrait of Warhol?]

The Mad Tea-Party

Michelle Bachman, Allen West, David Koch and Ted Cruz

Michele Bachmann, Allen West, David Koch and Ted Cruz

Congratulations Alice Munro!

Canadian Author Alice Munroe wins the Nobel Prize for Literature

Canadian Author Alice Munro wins the Nobel Prize for Literature

Brazil is a tough nut to crack

Brazil accuses Canada of spying on its mines and energy ministry. [Canada has neither confirmed nor denied the allegations]

Brazil accuses Canada of spying on its mines and energy ministry. [Canada has neither confirmed nor denied the allegations]