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David Arquette files for divorce from Courtney Cox after more than 12 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Court records show David Arquette has filed for divorce from actress Courtney Cox Arquette.
Tigers closer Jose Valverde denies throwing spitball against Reds
CHICAGO – Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde denied throwing a spitball in the ninth inning of Sunday night’s 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Battle lines drawn as high court tackles battered-woman defence in hit-man case
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments this week on whether the battered woman’s defence can be widened to include the hiring of a hit man to kill an abusive spouse.
Charest government licks its wounds after byelection loss
MONTREAL – A surprise byelection loss for the governing Quebec Liberals in a one-time stronghold has Premier Jean Charest’s critics saying the end of his reign is in sight.
UN peacekeeping chief says violence in Syria has escalated into civil war
The U.N.’s peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous says the violence in Syria has escalated into civil war.
A second all-nighter looms over access to information in N.L. legislature
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Bleary-eyed provincial politicians are set to spend a second night in Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislature debating proposed changes to access to information laws.
Health board signals support for ban on supersized, sugary drinks in NYC
NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York City’s Board of Health signalled strong support Tuesday for the mayor’s plan to fight obesity by banning the sale of large, sugary beverages at local restaurants.
Electronic Pynchon: E-books of Thomas Pynchon’s work coming out Wednesday
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Another major e-book holdout has joined the digital world: Thomas Pynchon.
CBC wants concerts to mark 60-year ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ anniversary
TORONTO – The CBC is considering a series of concerts across the country to celebrate the 60th anniversary of “Hockey Night In Canada.”
3 Detroit men ordered to trial in robbery, carjacking of Detroit pastor, gospel singer Winans
DETROIT – Three men will stand trial in the carjacking of prominent Detroit pastor and gospel music icon Marvin Winans.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange:
Deal on second Windsor-Detroit bridge said to be ready to alleviate bottlenecks
OTTAWA – Canada’s manufacturers and export lobby group says a deal has been reached with Michigan to build a second bridge between Windsor and Detroit.
Dimon to apologize before Congress and detail a complex trading strategy that backfired
NEW YORK, N.Y. – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon plans to apologize before members of Congress on Wednesday for the bank’s $2 billion-plus trading loss.
‘Mad Men,’ ‘True Blood’ get attention but reruns get the viewers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – “Mad Men” and “True Blood” both have a big influence on popular culture. But television ratings show how it’s possible to overestimate their reach.
Wife of Florida shooter charged with perjury; accused of lying to judge about finances
ORLANDO, Fla. – Authorities say the wife of Florida teen Trayvon Martin’s shooter is being accused of lying to a judge about their finances during a bond hearing and faces one count of perjury.