Selling a stake in the world’s most popular sporting event

<p>Despite near-universal condemnation from the rest of the soccer world, the head of FIFA has yet to back down from a controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>With all eyes on cross-border trade, U.S. officials reject the automated inspections used on some Canadian rail lines. And Canada's human inspectors are applauding that rejection.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Scientists in China conclude that extremely spicy food might act as a temporary pain reliever. But at least one guest from our archives would likely disagree.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Alberta borrows the zero-tolerance approach its used for rats and hogs — and sends some furry new recruits in to keep invasive bivalves out of the province.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>A northern B.C. lacrosse team was all set to compete in the provincial championships this week — only to have the rug pulled out from under them at the last minute.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>At an international conference, the U....