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Pet food recall that won't end? Diamond cat food now risky.

Pet food recall from Diamond Pet Foods has been expanded eight times, triggered an FDA investigation and critique, and now includes cat food. The company's handling of the salmonella crisis may be even worse.
How a solar flare could send us back to the Stone Age

A powerful enough solar flare could knock out our power grids, disrupt our GPS satellites, and bring the global economy to a halt, warns a British scientists.
Giant sinkhole forces Florida family to evacuate home (+video)

A 100-foot diameter well-rounded sinkhole appeared outside the home of a family in Windermere, Fla., Thursday. The sinkhole may still be expanding, so the family has moved out.
On Earth Day, Canada's native Innus march to save their land, identity

The Quebec government is opening up its northern region to mining and energy companies, sparking concern among the native Innu, who fear they will lose their ancestral lands.
Solar flare races towards Earth, expected to cause disruptions to Earth's magnetic field

The largest solar flare in years is hurdling towards Earth at 4 million mph and is expected to hit early Thursday morning.
Going green: View my world-class collection of hotel towel cards.

My global collection of towel cards tells guests how to be green (and save the hotel money) in a dozen instructive, chic, bossy, relieving, euphemistic, paranoid, minimalistic, and earnest ways.
Independence for Scotland: Nothing brave about it

Breaking up countries, even peacefully, runs against the tide of history. Civic virtues can unite a people, despite their history and cultures.
Solar storm buffets Earth: How protected is the US power grid?

Peak impact of the solar storm was expected Tuesday. Only a few of the strongest storms have a serious impact, but modern society is more dependent on power grids than ever.
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Visiting the US? Forgot your passport? Try your iPad.

Is an iPad enough to get you across the US border? Martin Reisch says yes. Officials aren't so sure.
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A goat is a chef's best friend

Fairmont Hotels incorporate 'farm connections' to bring fresh, local tastes to their customers.
Diggin' It
Green dragons and fiery seeds

Arisaema dracontium, a native plant that's known as green dragon, perks up the fall garden with its fiery red seedpods.
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Authors take aim at Google Books with a lawsuit against five US universities

An international group of writers are suing five American universities for copyright infringement – and sending a warning to Google Books.
American college kid joins Libya rebels for 'vacation'

'This is one of the few real revolutions,' says Chris Jeon, who is hanging out with Libya rebels at a desert outpost. 'I just thought I’d come check it out.'
Hurricane watch from Surf City, N.C., to Virginia, as Irene expands reach

Coastal residents from Surf City, N.C., to the Virginia border should be ready for hurricane conditions within 48 hours, forecasters said Thursday morning. Irene is still a Category 3 hurricane, but it has broadened.
East Coast earthquake: How does a 5.9 temblor happen in Virginia?

Fault lines in the East are not as apparent or as active as in the West, but certain stresses can lead to a rupture. Tuesday's East Coast Earthquake was the biggest in 100 years.
Canada Day: William and Kate make their international married debut

The latest polls show Canada is as smitten with William and Kate as the couple seems to be with each other. But will that help them convince Canadians of the royal family's continued relevancy?
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Canada's 'kid' lawmakers poised to shake-up staid Parliament

Canada's recent election brought a crop of young lawmakers – including college students – to Parliament as members of the opposition New Democratic Party.
In Pictures: Rascally raccoons
Solar storm delivers a glancing blow to Earth – and a warning

The solar storm caused by a massive eruption two days ago arrived at Earth Wednesday, but it was only a taste of what scientists say might come – and the world is not prepared.
Will and Kate planned visit poorly received by Quebec lawmaker

Will and Kate: Amir Khadir, leader of the tiny left-wing party Quebec solidaire, said Tuesday taxpayers have no business footing the bill for this summer's visit from Prince William and the former Kate Middleton, now known as the Duchess of Cambridge.
Stir It Up!
Blood sausage with lentils

Blood sausage, boudin noir, is a dark sausage widely enjoyed by Europeans.
Canadian shake-up: Conservatives win but opposition makes head-turning gains

Monday's national election gave the Conservative Party a big victory but the socialist-rooted New Democratic Party showed surprising strength.
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Canada election: four ways that history was made May 2

Monday's election in Canada kept Prime Minister Steven Harper in power, but the results revealed an earthquake in Canadian politics. The Liberals and Bloc Quebecois lost big time, and the leftist New Democrats are the official opposition.
Michael Ignatieff: Canadian candidate struggles to prove his Canadianness

Michael Ignatieff, the Liberal Party candidate in Canada's May 2 election, lags far behind in the polls. His main problem: He spent too much time south of the border.