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FBI identifies gunman shot dead at entrance of Trump's Florida estate
The FBI and U.S. Secret Service have released more details after an armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday morning. He was identified as Austin Martin, 21, a North Carolina native.
Rob Reiner's son may enter plea today in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner is set to appear in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Monday for his arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder with his new lawyer.
Mexican state that was epicentre of violence remains in 'code red' after death of cartel boss
Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory for the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta and other parts of the Mexican state of Jalisco following a sudden explosion of violence that includes road blockades with burning vehicles and clashes between federal authorities and armed groups.
Hungary threatens veto on EU's 20th Russia sanctions package over halted oil shipments
Budapest has threatened to block a new package of European Union sanctions against Russia and to stall efforts to help Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to Hungary resume.
Trump 'curious' about Iran's defiance amid U.S. military buildup, Witkoff says
U.S. President Donald Trump is curious about why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear program, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said.
Armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter at Trump's Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
The U.S. Secret Service said on Sunday its agents shot and killed a man in his 20s after he unlawfully entered a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump was not there at the time.
Pakistan strikes Afghan border; Red Crescent reports 18 dead
Islamabad said it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, targeting what it called hideouts of Pakistani militants it blamed for recent attacks inside Pakistan. The Afghan Red Crescent Society said more than a dozen people were killed.
Syrian Canadians waited years to return. For many, coming home has been harder than leaving
It's been little over a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended a 14-year civil war. More than 1.3 million Syrians have returned home since then, according to the UN refugee agency, primarily from neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt - but also from as far away as Canada.
Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a 'fake Republican'
Kate Barr, a progressive, is attempting to become the Republican candidate for Congress in North Carolina's 14th district, a conservative stronghold.
Greenland PM declines Trump's hospital ship, urges him to stop 'random outbursts' online
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was working with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to Greenland - a Danish territory that Trump has said he wants to acquire.
U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin highlights social media dangers in gala performance
Ilia Malinin delivered a powerful message about the dangers of social media and the unforgiving glare of the spotlight with an emotional gala performance on Saturday to close the figure skating program at the Milano Cortina Games.
Crews recover bodies of 9 skiers days after deadly California avalanche
Crews recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed in a California avalanche four days ago, authorities said Saturday, concluding a harrowing operation hindered by intense snowfall.
NASA moon rocket suffers setback likely to delay March launch: officials
NASA's new moon rocket suffered another setback on Saturday, almost certain to bump astronauts' first lunar trip in decades into the spring.
Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon kill 8 Hezbollah members, 2 others: officials
Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon have killed eight members of the militant Hezbollah group, including several local officials, two officials with the group said Saturday.
‘Gringo go home’: Why digital nomads are drawing the ire of locals in Mexico City
Some locals in Mexico City worry that rising gentrification could push them out of their neighbourhoods, as an influx of tourists and digital nomads drive up prices.
What's next for Trump's tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
Based simply on the barely suppressed anger that U.S. President Donald Trump showed throughout his news conference on the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, it's a fair bet that Friday was the worst day so far of his second term.
Dual Canadian British citizens scrambling under new passport rules
Entry requirements for dual nationals are being updated as part of broader changes to entry requirements in the United Kingdom. The sudden change, announced quietly in the fall, has caught citizens off-guard and left many confused and frustrated by the requirements.
India is going all-in on AI data centres. The environmental costs will have to wait
India's current data centre hubs, which are set to expand as large tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Google pour billions of dollars into the country's AI sector, are in areas where water and energy are already scarce.
Here's where U.S. military forces are as they head for Iran
As U.S. President Donald Trump's Mideast 'armada' draws closer to Iran, CBC News has tracked the location and movements of naval ships and military aircraft in the region.
Poland formally withdraws from Ottawa Convention on landmines, citing Russian threat
Poland will use anti-personnel as well as anti-tank landmines to defend its eastern border against the growing threat from Russia, Poland's deputy defence minister told The Associated Press on Friday, as the country officially left an international convention banning use of the controversial weapons.
Local management had dealings with armed group before kidnapping at Canadian mining company, say ex-workers
The on-site management of a Canadian mining company in Mexico whose workers were killed earlier this year had allegedly established some level of co-ordination with an organized armed group in the region, according to a former employee and two ex-contractors.
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants, vacates ruling on mass detention
A U.S. federal judge has thrown out an administrative board's decision endorsing the Trump administration's policy of subjecting thousands of people arrested during its immigration crackdown to mandatory detention.
What we know about the U.S. military buildup near Iran
The U.S. has deployed dozens of military aircraft and other assets to bases in and near the Middle East, with President Donald Trump suggesting Thursday strikes against Iran could begin within 10 days" if a deal is not reached about its nuclear program.
The facts about Cuba in 60 seconds
Cuba is in crisis. The U.S. is blocking the country's oil supply and Cubans are facing shortages of food, medicine and fuel. Here are the facts.
Banner with Trump's image displayed outside Justice Dept. headquarters
A large banner featuring Donald Trump's face was hung on the exterior of the U.S. Justice Department headquarters on Thursday in an apparent display of the Republican president's efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency that once investigated him.
Destruction by Sudan's rebels in El Fasher bears 'hallmarks of genocide': UN experts
A "campaign of destruction" in October by Sudanese paramilitary forces against non-Arab communities in and near a city in the western region of Darfur shows "hallmarks of genocide," UN-backed human rights experts said Thursday, a dramatic finding in the country's devastating war.
Trump hosts 1st Board of Peace meeting, announces pledges for reconstruction-peacekeeper funding for Gaza
Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza and U.S. President Donald Trump promised billions of dollars for reconstruction of the war-torn territory, on Thursday during the first meeting of his fledgling Board of Peace.
Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups inventor accuses Hershey of recipe changes
The grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese's brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.
Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal or 'bad things' will happen
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday that it must reach a deal over its nuclear program or "bad things" will happen, and appeared to set a 10-day deadline before the U.S. might take action.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor photographed leaving police station in the back of a car after his arrest
South Korea's ex-president Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Yoon Suk Yeol fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on Dec. 3, 2024.
How Colbert went to war with CBS and the FCC | About That
Late Show host Stephen Colbert is accusing CBS of forbidding him to air his interview with James Talarico - a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate - citing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules about ensuring a level playing field during elections. Andrew Chang breaks down Colbert's comments about the regulations, explains how they actually work, and puts it all in context with President Donald Trump's ongoing fight against late-night TV.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
Democrats target bridge owner Moroun in expanding probe of Trump's threats
Democrats in Washington are expanding their probe into the circumstances around U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threat to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe bridge connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.
Who is Norway’s cross-country ski superstar 'King Klæbo'?
Johannes Hosflot Klaebo is Norway's powerhouse cross-country skier who set another record on Wednesday by winning his fifth gold medal of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. He's now just under highly decorated U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps on the list of athletes with the most Olympic golds. So, what makes him so good?
8 skiers found dead, 1 still missing in deadliest avalanche in Northern California in decades
Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead and one remains missing and presumed dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said Wednesday, making it the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in more than four decades.
IDF says it dug up Canadian soldiers' graves to destroy Gaza tunnel
The Israel Defence Forces have given CBC News an official explanation for the destruction of a cemetery holding the remains of 22 Canadian soldiers who died serving as peacekeepers in the Middle East in the 1950s and '60s. The IDF says they were destroying a Hamas tunnel. An officer said the IDF had dug to a depth of 20 to 30 metres and could not give any assurance that human remains had been protected or preserved.
A Pokémon card sold for record-breaking $16M US. An auctioneer from Whitbourne helped make the deal
A deal that saw a Pokemon card sell for a record-breaking $16.5 million US has the finger prints of Whitbourne, N.L. on it.
U.S. environment agency sued over scrapping scientific rule behind climate protections
A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissionsand fight climate change.
Wreck of 19th-century luxury steamer found in Lake Michigan
Scuba diver John Janzen still remembers the moment it clicked that the shipwreck before him was indeed the Lac La Belle. Janzen is part of a team led by Illinois shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn that located the luxury steamer, which sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century.
French activist's killing leads to political furor, 11 arrests and a bomb threat
French police investigating the beating of a far-right militant who died of brain injuries have arrested 11 people, prosecutors said on Wednesday, in a case adding fuel to long-standing divides in the country's domestic politics ahead of presidential elections in 2027.
Anderson Cooper leaves 60 Minutes on CBS | About That
Andrew Chang explains veteran host Anderson Cooper's exit from 60 Minutes and how it comes at a particularly tense time for CBS.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
China fireworks shop explosion kills 12 people amid Lunar New Year celebrations
An explosion at a fireworks shop in China's Hubei province on Wednesday killed 12 people, state media reported, the second such explosion as the country celebrates the Lunar New Year.
No sign of a breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine talks as latest round ends in Geneva
The latest U.S.-brokered talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys over Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine ended Wednesday with no sign of a breakthrough and with both sides saying the talks were "difficult" as the war's fourth anniversary approaches next week.
Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of California avalanche, with 9 others still missing
Rescue crews pushed through the mountainous California wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm on Tuesday to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remained missing.
Victims in Rhode Island hockey arena shooting were suspect's ex-wife and son
A person who opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island on Monday killed their ex-wife and one son, Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said Tuesday.
China's kung fu robots | About That
Andrew Chang explains why China's humanoid robots are being recognized globally and how China has been leading in the AI-powered robotics space.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
For the 2nd year in a row, no one finished this wildly punishing marathon
Just like that, the annual race based on a prison break, that starts with its founder blowing a conch and lighting a cigarette, came to another anticlimactic end.
Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Democratic candidate James Talarico
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night's broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates.
IN PHOTOS | Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse has begun, and celebrations around the world have started in what is being described as a year filled with independence, forward movement and energy.
Cucumber costs are skyrocketing in Russia, and so is anger over wartime prices
The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians and regulators keen to tamp down any popular discontent at a time of war.
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