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Canada businessman's corruption trial on in Cuba

The trial of a Canadian businessman caught up in a corruption probe in Cuba is apparently under way nearly two years after he was detained. Full story

Marathon Oil says talks end on possible stake sale

Marathon Oil said Thursday that talks on a potential sale of part of its stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project in Canada have ended. Full story

Canadian businessman goes on trial in Cuban corruption crackdown

HAVANA (Reuters) - A Canadian businessman who has confessed to bribing Cuban officials was scheduled to go on trial in Havana on Thursday, almost two years after his arrest in a sweeping government crackdown on corruption. Full story

Canada sets new aid for Peru linked to mining

Canada's prime minister has announced a new package of development aid for Peru that environmentalists are viewing warily because it is closely tied to Canadian mining investments in the South American country. Full story

House passes GOP bill to speed pipeline approval

House Republicans pushed through a bill Wednesday to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Democrats criticized the legislation as a blatant attempt to allow a foreign company to avoid environmental review. Full story

GM recalling Cadillac SUVs to tighten wheels

General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. Full story

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Seafood processor to expand in Virginia

Obama opposes GOP bill on Keystone XL oil pipeline

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Embraer books 'milestone' SkyWest deal worth up to $8.3 billion

Canada's Harper under cloud after chief of staff resigns

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  Paul Anka: How I helped discover the Beatles

The legendary Paul Anka is no stranger to the music business after spending 55 years as an entertainer, singer and songwriter. He’s out with a new book called “My Way,” and tells Kathie Lee and Hoda how he helped kickstart the Beatles career.

  Avril Lavigne is ‘Never Growing Up’

Canadian pop/rock sensation Avril Lavigne treats Studio 1A to a rendition of her new single, “Here’s To Never Growing Up,” which is climbing the charts after being released last week.

  Anka shares the soundtrack of his life

Paul Anka shares details from his autobiography, “My Way,” which talks about his legendary career and personal life.

  Commander Hadfield returns to Earth

After five months in space, International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield has returned to the planet. While manning the ISS he also created the first music video in space, using a rendition of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

  3-man space station crew makes safe landing

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