CBC News Online - Morning News Digest - 2015-02-21

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Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:00:00 EST Ethics watchdog tries again to get MPs to limit gift bags, junkets Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:00:00 EST In what has become a long-running, if largely fruitless campaign, Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson is once again attempting to persuade MPs to tighten up the House conflict of interest code. But judging from the response she's received, MPs still aren't ready to heed her call. Read More Syrian refugee a piano prodigy with big dreams Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:00:00 EST Just 18 months after starting to play the piano, Syrian refugee Tambi Cimuk took to the stage at Carnegie Hall and is being called a prodigy, the CBC's Steven D'Souza writes from New York City. Read More Malcolm X 50 years on Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:44:56 EST On the 50th anniversary of his murder find out more about the life and lasting legacy of controversial but undeniably impactful activist. Read More RCMP close investigation into former Alberta premier without laying charges Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:51:29 EST An investigation into former Alberta premier Alison Redford's use of government airplanes has been closed by the RCMP, and no charges will be laid. Read More Suspect in home invasion at veteran's condo now faces murder charges in 2007 case Fri, 20 Feb 2015 07:09:47 EST An Ottawa man accused in the home invasion of a 101-year-old Second World War veteran has now been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in a triple homicide in 2007. Read More More Headlines Great Lakes ice cover reaches 81% in bitter cold Mountie guilty of perjury in Robert Dziekanski Taser death CSIS watchdog agency starved of staff, resources Snow, more snow and cyclones: This week's global weather wrap 'Just in enough time,' naked 4-year-old found wandering in bitter cold Everest College files for bankruptcy protection after closure of 14 campuses Dead newborn found in garbage container at Quebec apartment Marriage of Texas lesbian couple could create 'legal chaos,' Republican warns Mayweather vs. Pacquiao will be boxing's richest fight ever Checkout donations: Some ‘not as charitable as it seems’