US police launched a manhunt Wednesday for a Californian man suspected of killing his wife and two young daughters, and warned that he was armed and dangerous. Shane Franklin Miller allegedly shot his 34-year-old wife Sandy and daughters Shelby, eight, and 4-year-old Shasta on Tuesday in Shingletown, 230 miles (370 km) north of San Francisco. "Miller is considered armed and dangerous, possibly having access to a cache of weapons," said Shasta County Sheriff's Office, adding that they were pursuing leads in northern California, while declaring a nationwide manhunt.

An extra layer of security protection is coming to Apple users in Canada, Argentina, Russia, Mexico, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Brazil, Belgium, Portugal, Italy and Poland. Good news for more Apple customers, the company appears to be moving ahead rapidly with its plans to introduce two-factor authentication to its web services.

HAMILTON - Police say a Toronto man has been charged in connection with the case of missing Hamilton, Ont., man who disappeared after taking two men on a test drive of his pickup truck. Tim Bosma was reported missing Monday night after two men arrived at his home for a test drive of his black 2007 Dodge Ram pickup, which Bosma had listed for sale online. Hamilton police Supt. Dan Kinsella told a news conference the male suspect was arrested without incident while driving in Mississauga, west of Toronto.

EDMONTON - Police in Edmonton are trying a two-wheeled tool to fight crime. Some foot patrol officers in the downtown area will soon be riding around on Segways. Six of the electric-powered devices will be available to monitor streets and walking trails, special events and the city's light-rail transit pedways. Police Supt. Tony Harder says the Segways won't have sirens, but will be equipped with red-and-blue LED lights to make them stand out at night. (CHED)