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Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:

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Quebec train explosion caused by inadequate brakes, says company

Hundreds of investigators continue to sift through the wreckage of Saturday's train explosion in Quebec. In a news conference on Wednesday, the head of the Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railway pointed to insufficient hand brakes as a likely cause of the accident, which left 60 people missing or dead.
Deadly train derailment in Quebec sparks debate over oil transport

As authorities search for answers, critics are arguing over whether railways or pipelines are safer.
Quebec train fire: Search continues in oil train derailment

Quebec train fire caused at least five fatalities and has left about 40 people missing. The Quebec train fire is like to add to a debate over a proposed oil running across the US that Canada says it badly needs.
Tweeting, Muslim, policy-wonk mayor wins over 'cow town' Calgary

As other Canadian mayors suffer scandal, Naheed Nenshi is wildly popular in this western city.
Chapter & Verse Vice Magazine's controversial images of female authors committing suicide are taken down

Vice Magazine's newest fashion spread depicted models dressed like Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Plath, and others in the act of committing suicide. The photos were taken down after a public outcry.
Corruption, drugs, profanity: Mayors pull lid off 'boring' Canada

Toronto mayor Rob Ford, who was allegedly caught on video smoking crack cocaine, has been joined by Montreal's interim mayor, charged with corruption, fraud, and extortion.
In Gear What to expect from Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix

The race, which will be held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuv in Montreal, runs along a challenging 2.71-mile track. Heading into the weekend, Red Bull Racing remains the clear leader, followed by Ferrari and Lotus.
20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports

Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
Canada alleges Al Qaeda plot from Iran, but Tehran's involvement unlikely (+video)

Shiite Iran and Sunni Al Qaeda have long had a hostile relationship. While state involvement appears unlikely, Tehran has less control over the country's far east.
Al Qaeda in Canada? Two men arrested, charged with terrorism.

Two men were charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger train with support from Al Qaeda elements in Iran, police said Monday. The men are not Canadian citizens, but they had been in Canada a "significant amount of time," said police.
Global News Blog Two arrested in Al Qaeda US-Canada train plot – directed from Iran (+video)

Canadian police thwarted a terrorist attack on a US-Canada train by two men directed by Al Qaeda in Iran. Yes, Al Qaeda in Iran, say police.
Arkham Origins: The Dark Knight swoops back onto consoles Oct. 25

Batman: Arkham Origins is the follow-up to the 2011 best-seller Arkham City. But for this Batman title, Rocksteady Studios has been replaced by Warner Bros. Games Montreal.
Kate Upton look-alike: What are the odds?

Kate Upton look-alike: A Russian student bears a remarkable resemblance to supermodel Kate Upton. What are the odds of two unrelated people looking exactly the same?
Why Lady Gaga postponed her next four concerts (+video)

Lady Gaga tweeted her fans with disappointing news: The next four concerts in her "Born This Way Ball" tour will be rescheduled for an unknown future date.
Saving Money Can't wait? Seven online options for same-day delivery

Same-day delivery is expanding for online retailers, meaning you'll soon be able to experience the instant gratification of in-store shopping from your couch. Here are seven options to try.
Killer whales trapped in Canada below Hudson Bay ice (+video)

Killer whales trapped below the ice have gathered around a single hole to breath. The Mayor of Inukjuak asks Canada government to send an ice breaker to rescue the orcas.
Declaring His Genius

In his 1882 lecture tour of the US and Canada, Irish wit Oscar Wilde let his clothing and set design do half the work.
In Gear Canada jump starts country's electric car charging network

Canada is seeing the development of several charging station programs across the country, in preparation for increased electric vehicle ownership, Ingram writes.
Hunting for hidden gems

Self-released albums were king in 2012.
Newtown shooting cranks up Canada's gun-control debate

The massacre in Newtown comes just a week after the anniversary of the 'Montreal Massacre' that inspired Canada's strict gun laws – which the current government has been easing.
Gun control after school shootings: Lessons from around the globe

Australia enacted tougher gun laws and saw a drop in school shootings to zero. After the 1998 hand gun ban, the United Kingdom saw a rise in gun-related crimes. Do gun controls reduce gun-related crime?
Modern Parenthood Parenting roundup: Kate Middleton's pregnancy, puppies for rent, and more

Kate Middleton's pregnant, and was it bullying when two Nevada teens beat up a special needs student?
Marvin Miller dies Tuesday. Baseball union leader fought for player benefits

Marvin Miller dies early Tuesday in New York. Marvin Miller led the Major League Players Association for 16 years, during which time players earned the right to become free agents.
Change Agent Natives join 'hipsters' in reviving Detroit

A burst of youthful energy – from native Detroiters and new immigrants – debunks the opinion that nothing can be done to jumpstart the Motor City.
In Gear Tesla 'superchargers' up the ante for green technologies

Tesla Motors has debuted a network of Superchargers, fast-charging stations for electric cars. The new green technology is about twice as powerful as previous fast-charging stations, according to Green Car Reports.