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CNNMoney: Awash in oil money, and problems

On a hot summer day, there's a distinct smell around the remote, northern town of Fort McMurray, Canada. You might think it's the oil being processed at nearby plants. But most residents will tell you it's the smell of money.

SI.com: Oilers pick up Visnovsky from Kings

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky from the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday for forward Jarret Stoll and defenseman Matt Greene.

Time.com: An Epidemic of Abandoned Horses

Rising gas and grain prices, along with the closure of American slaughterhouses, are leading to a dramatic increase in unwanted, stray horses

Behind the Scenes: Powering the planet

This was, to be honest, simply a different kind of journalism. I've never done anything quite like it.

Fortune: Canada's oil boomtown

Two-bedroom apartments at $3,200 a month sparking bidding wars. Cash deposits of $6,000 made on the spot. Manhattan? Dubai? Think again. While the rest of North America is mired in housing pain, the market is scorching in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Plane makes emergency landing in Florida

A plane en route from the Dominican Republic to Canada made an emergency landing Tuesday night in Florida after passengers complained of being sick, officials said.

Record-holding Japanese balloonist missing

U.S. Coast Guard planes and ships were searching Friday for a Japanese balloonist who disappeared off the Alaska coast while flying from Japan to the west coast United States.

Time.com: Will Hockey Ever Get Its Tiger Woods?

The NHL is using its All-Star weekend to spotlight its efforts to increase African-American interest in playing and following the sport. But it's still fighting a losing battle

SI.com: Jon Wertheim: Blake's performance is stirring, but Federer's real test

MELBOURNE, Australia -- I'm dragging from jet lag, but I've called the trainer. After this rubdown, I should be good to resume my duties. OK, where were we?

Time.com: The Loonie Takes Off in Canada

Plumped up and flying high, the newly mighty dollar is TIME's Canadian Newsmaker of the Year

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