Philippine death toll rises, as new storms brew

The death toll from the massive flooding in the Philippines has climbed to 246 people, officials said late Tuesday, and now there are fears about more storms due to hit the area later this week. more...

• CTV News Channel: Manny Mogato in Manila

Ont. files $50-billion suit against tobacco groups

The Ontario provincial government has filed a $50-billion lawsuit against a group of tobacco companies to seek compensation for what it says are past and future costs associated with tobacco uses. more...

• Canada AM: AG and industry spokesperson discuss the suit

NYC terror suspect enters not guilty plea

The Afghan-born U.S. immigrant accused of plotting a terrorist attack on New York City has pleaded not guilty to the alleged act in a U.S. court. more...

• Terror case

30 Afghan civilians killed after bus hits roadside bomb

A bus packed with Afghan civilians hit a roadside bomb near the southern city of Kandahar Tuesday, killing 30 people and wounding 39, underscoring the dangers civilians face as the eight-year war turns increasingly violent. more...

2 teens plotted shooting spree in Winnipeg schools

Two teens are awaiting sentencing as adults after admitting they plotted to randomly gun down people at two high schools, a university and a church. more...

• Murder plot

Premier apologizes after peeping charge dropped

A mother frustrated by a justice system that dropped criminal charges against an alleged peeping Tom in her neighbourhood received a startling apology Tuesday from Premier Dalton McGuinty. more...

• CTV Toronto: Paul Bliss with McGuinty's apology

Two drugs better than one for chronic pain: study

People who suffer from neuropathic pain often struggle in vain to find relief. Now, a Canadian study suggests relief might be out there already, by combining two commonly-prescribed drugs. more...

• Drug combo

Instant gratification for Starbucks coffee drinkers?

Starbucks has introduced a line of instant coffee that it believes will give it a chance at brewing its own batch of the discount coffee market that is worth an estimated US$21 billion worldwide. more...

• Strange brew