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Friday Nov. 20, 2009 5:59 PM ET

W5 investigates intriguing new theory about MS

A group of doctors in Italy is investigating a fascinating new treatment for multiple sclerosis, based on a theory that, if proven true, could radically alter the lives of patients. More   2

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Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty smiles as he speaks to a luncheon meeting of the combined Canadian and Empire Clubs in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Flaherty: no new spending in next year's budget

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Defence Minister Peter MacKay fields questions after meeting with U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Halifax on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (Andrew Vaughan / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Detainee treatment a concern 'for some time': MacKay

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Heavy flooding prompted evacuations in Duncan and the District of North Cowichan Friday. Nov. 20, 2009.

Flood waters prompt evacuation on Vancouver Island

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Gilles-Andre Gosselin, former owner of Gosselin Relations Publique Inc., answers a question during his testimony before the Gomery commission Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in Montreal. (CP PHOTO/Ryan Remiorz)

Gosselin pleads guilty in sponsorship scandal

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Oprah Winfrey makes the announcement during a live broadcast of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in Chicago Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (Harpo Productions, Inc. / George Burns)

Oprah confirms show will end in 2011

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One killed in crash involving Navy bus, SUV in N.S.

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Defence Minister Peter MacKay fields questions after meeting with U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Halifax on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (Andrew Vaughan / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Detainee treatment a concern 'for some time': MacKay

The treatment of detainees at the hands of their Afghan captors has been a concern "for some time," and Ottawa wants to help that government improve its human rights record, says Defence Minister Peter MacKay.

World Headlines

An Afghan soldier secures a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP / Rahmat Gul)

At least 16 killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing

A suicide bomber killed 16 people and wounded at least 23 others Friday in a busy city square in western Afghanistan, while a powerful former warlord narrowly escaped an assassination attempt near Kabul, officials said.

Entertainment Headlines

Oprah Winfrey makes the announcement during a live broadcast of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in Chicago Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (Harpo Productions, Inc. / George Burns)

Oprah confirms show will end in 2011

Oprah Winfrey held back tears as she told a live studio audience that her colossal hit show will end in 2011 after a 25-year run.

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Weight gain guide for pregnant Canadians revised

Health Canada is replacing its weight gain guidelines for pregnant women to conform with the latest recommendations from the U.S. Institute of Medicine.

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In this image released by National Geographic, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Paul Sereno, enveloped by the jaws of SuperCroc, holds the fossil head of DogCroc. DogCroc, along with four other newly described crocs, lived in the Sahara when the 8-ton SuperCroc did, at a time when dinosaurs ruled. (AP Photo/National Geographic, Mike Hettwer)

Three new ancient crocodile species fossils found

A 20-foot-long crocodile with three sets of fangs -- like wild boar tusks -- roamed parts of northern Africa millions of years ago, researchers reported Thursday.

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Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty smiles as he speaks to a luncheon meeting of the combined Canadian and Empire Clubs in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Flaherty: no new spending in next year's budget

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the Conservative government isn't planning on any major new spending in next year's budget, but will instead continue with putting money into the economic stimulus plan.

Business Headlines

Porter: the little airline that could

Porter Airlines was supposed to flop. But owner Robert Deluce has beaten back cutthroat competition, hostile locals and political foes to pose a serious threat to the big airlines in his market niche. 

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Canadiens withstand Capitals' comeback, hang on for wild win

Travis Moen and Tomas Plekanec scored in a three-minute span early in the second period and Michael Cammalleri added a goal in the third as the Montreal Canadiens withstood a furious comeback to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night. 

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Two-way race

Pierre Lueders has been Canada's king of the bobsleigh track for years. But in a crazy sport with alpha personalities, along comes Lyndon Rush, forcing Lueders to share the road (and talent) with his countrymen.

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