North Korea fires three missiles
North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea’s Defence Ministry said, prompting Western powers to urge Pyongyang to exercise restraint. Full Story

Car plows through parade in Virginia, dozens injured
A car driven by an elderly man who may have lost consciousness plowed through a small-town parade of hiking enthusiasts in southwestern Virginia on Saturday, injuring dozens of people, nine seriously enough to be sent to hospitals, authorities said. Full Story

City axes bra ban at historic Milwaukee bar
The owner of a Milwaukee bowling alley and bar who was recently told to remove hundreds of bras hanging from the ceiling due to it being a fire hazard has been allowed to put them back up, WTMJ-TV reports. Full Story

Doug Ford defends Rob Ford in 'crack video' allegations
Toronto Coun. Doug Ford jumped to his brother’s defence Saturday after allegations surfaced that Mayor Rob Ford was filmed by drug dealers smoking crack cocaine. Full Story

Two charged with killing Malcolm X grandson
Two men arrested in the fatal beating of the grandson of U.S. civil rights activist Malcolm X were sent to prison on Saturday to await trial, a Mexico City court spokesman said. Full Story

Analysis: Paul Godfrey firing disgraceful
You’ve got to wonder what’s going on with this province. Full Story

Anglo-rights activists blast Quebec for new language bill
The Quebec government claims to be listening to the concerns of anglophones regarding a new language bill, but its actions don't reflect its words, two prominent Montreal anglo-rights activists say. Full Story

Investigators examine fractured rail in Connecticut train crash
A fractured segment of track has been found on the rail line of a Metro-North passenger train from New York that derailed in Connecticut and struck another commuter train, injuring more than 70 people, investigators said on Saturday. Full Story

Commuter trains collide in Connecticut, injuring up to 60 people

		Spectator dies after stunt goes wrong at Edmonton SUV event A 20-year-old woman is dead after she was pinned by an SUV in a “tragic accident” at a Jeep enthusiast charity event in downtown Edmonton, say witnesses. Full Story Woman killed at show and shine Jeep event in Edmonton

Senate expense claim scandal dampers Victoria Day festivities
Tory MPs may not be in the mood for fireworks and barbecues over the Victoria Day weekend, amid a Senate expense claim scandal that forced Senators Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin to leave the party caucus. Full Story

Senate scandals

US Airways plane makes unusual belly landing at Newark airport
A US Airways flight made an emergency landing on its belly at Newark Liberty International Airport early on Saturday after the plane’s landing gear failed to deploy, but no one was injured, airline and government officials said. Full Story

One fisherman dead, two missing off N.B. coast
One fisherman has been found dead and the search is on for two others after their boat hit a sandbar off the coast of New Brunswick Saturday. Full Story

		Quiz: Test your news knowledge Test your knowledge of the past week's news and current events. Daily Feature

North Korea fires three missiles
North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea’s Defence Ministry said, prompting Western powers to urge Pyongyang to exercise restraint. Full Story

Car plows through parade in Virginia, dozens injured
A car driven by an elderly man who may have lost consciousness plowed through a small-town parade of hiking enthusiasts in southwestern Virginia on Saturday, injuring dozens of people, nine seriously enough to be sent to hospitals, authorities said. Full Story

City axes bra ban at historic Milwaukee bar
The owner of a Milwaukee bowling alley and bar who was recently told to remove hundreds of bras hanging from the ceiling due to it being a fire hazard has been allowed to put them back up, WTMJ-TV reports. Full Story

Doug Ford defends Rob Ford in 'crack video' allegations
Toronto Coun. Doug Ford jumped to his brother’s defence Saturday after allegations surfaced that Mayor Rob Ford was filmed by drug dealers smoking crack cocaine. Full Story

Two charged with killing Malcolm X grandson
Two men arrested in the fatal beating of the grandson of U.S. civil rights activist Malcolm X were sent to prison on Saturday to await trial, a Mexico City court spokesman said. Full Story

Analysis: Paul Godfrey firing disgraceful
You’ve got to wonder what’s going on with this province. Full Story

Anglo-rights activists blast Quebec for new language bill
The Quebec government claims to be listening to the concerns of anglophones regarding a new language bill, but its actions don't reflect its words, two prominent Montreal anglo-rights activists say. Full Story

Investigators examine fractured rail in Connecticut train crash
A fractured segment of track has been found on the rail line of a Metro-North passenger train from New York that derailed in Connecticut and struck another commuter train, injuring more than 70 people, investigators said on Saturday. Full Story

Commuter trains collide in Connecticut, injuring up to 60 people

		Spectator dies after stunt goes wrong at Edmonton SUV event A 20-year-old woman is dead after she was pinned by an SUV in a “tragic accident” at a Jeep enthusiast charity event in downtown Edmonton, say witnesses. Full Story Woman killed at show and shine Jeep event in Edmonton

Senate expense claim scandal dampers Victoria Day festivities
Tory MPs may not be in the mood for fireworks and barbecues over the Victoria Day weekend, amid a Senate expense claim scandal that forced Senators Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin to leave the party caucus. Full Story

Senate scandals

US Airways plane makes unusual belly landing at Newark airport
A US Airways flight made an emergency landing on its belly at Newark Liberty International Airport early on Saturday after the plane’s landing gear failed to deploy, but no one was injured, airline and government officials said. Full Story

One fisherman dead, two missing off N.B. coast
One fisherman has been found dead and the search is on for two others after their boat hit a sandbar off the coast of New Brunswick Saturday. Full Story

		Quiz: Test your news knowledge Test your knowledge of the past week's news and current events. Daily Feature