The Word

The pope delivers a scathing indictment of Vatican clergy members during his Christmas address, one pain pill a day may keep the doctor away (for good), and sad news for a British bluesman.

Airport season is upon us, your belly may give away whether you're having a boy or a girl, and why French linguists do not care for your modern acronyms.

Humans live way longer now than we did 20 years ago, Ford recalls faulty vehicles, and what's that lurking off the coast of New Zealand?

Nova Scotia's attorney general lifts the publication ban on Rehtaeh Parsons' name, a new, old-timey smartphone, and late night's favourite faux right-wing pundit signs off.

Canada cracks down on syrupy impostors, a nasty infection hits the NHL hard, and bust out your menorahs—the Festival of Lights starts tonight.