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Was Mars once a planet of rivers and lakes, and could it have supported life? Thirty years after NASA launched Mars Global Surveyor, a series of missions has helped scientists piece together the Red Planet's watery past, from robots exploring its surface to a helicopter flying through its thin atmosphere.
One person was killed and two others were seriously injured on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami, officials said.
Synthetic hair is used by Kenyan women to create fashionable hairstyles, but it can become a polluting waste product after it's removed. So a business in Nairobi collects the discarded strands and turns them into new products, like bags. (AP video by Desmond Tiro)
Two severe grizzly attacks in the same small B.C. valley just one year apart have left two dead and a community on edge. Lien Yeung breaks down what we know so far.
A UK wildlife group says it's recorded the highest number of pine marten sightings since it began surveying an ancient forest in Wales. The small, furry mammals are rarely seen; they're elusive, coming out at dusk or night to hunt their prey and the Vincent Wildlife Trust says more of them indicates the health of the forest is improving.
An 84-year-old from Western Australia’s South West is determined to get donated clothing to people living in some of the state’s most isolated communities. She travels thousands of kilometers north, delivering much-needed clothing to charities and women’s refuges along the way.
The death toll from Russian strikes on a former school and nearby shelter in the Ukrainian village of Komyshuvakha has risen to 53, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. (AP Video shot by: Vasilisa Stepanenko; Produced by: Volodymyr Yurchuk)
More men are taking on caregiving roles in Australia’s disability support sector, according to figures from National Disability Services. One support worker in regional South Australia says the work has given him a strong sense of purpose, while allowing young male clients to have a mentor they can identify with.
For the Trump administration, there is work to do with Democrats in control of Congress; major renovation projects face an uncertain future. Today, a federal judge blocked construction on Trump’s towering arch for 14 days. It’s a major setback to one of his most high-profile beautification legacy projects. But as Jackson Proskow reports, Trump is still fixated on getting the job done.
It’s the end of an era for Tesla’s signature Cybertrucks; the company is pulling the plug on production of the unique stainless steel electric vehicle next year. And not a moment too soon for people who love to hate them. As Sarah MacDonald reports, the one-time point of pride for Tesla CEO Elon Musk is going the way of the Ford Pinto.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has hit the road to sell his big federal budget. He was in Manitoba to launch his nearly $30 billion plan to end homelessness within ten years. Melissa Ridgen is in Winnipeg and has more on the plan that builds on work already done in that city and the hopes it will set an example for communities across the country.
Around 40 classic and vintage cars from across Spain have gathered in the southern Spanish city of Almería. They're taking part in the 36th edition of an annual car rally. (AP video by: Serge Cartwright)
The interim leader of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives says he's prepared to take the party into the next election — and win it — if the race is called before a permanent leader is selected.
Worn on the night her husband, the then-Prince Charles, publicly admitted to being unfaithful, the dress became a symbol of Diana's independence and is now expected to fetch between 150,000 and 300,000 US dollars. The black evening gown known as her "Revenge Dress", has gone on display in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of a Sotheby's auction in New York. (AP video by: Jamey Keaten; production by Mustakim Hasnath.)
B.C.Ferries cancelled some sailings Friday morning due to 'high winds and wave weight' as rainstorms bluster through parts of the province. Vancouver Island will also see heavy rain, with warnings in place for inland, north and west sections. A warning also covers inland and coastal sections of the Central Coast. Environment Canada says up to 130 millimetres of rain could fall in those regions, and up to 175 millimetres over higher terrain.
Toronto Police say 59 year-old Kathleen Scarlett was pronounced dead on scene, after she was found with stab wounds Friday morning in a parking lott near Jane Street and Wilson Avenue. Authorities say they've arrested a 50 year-old man. Our Noor Ra'fat has the latest from the scene, and how the community is reacting.
The executive director of Regina's Globe Theatre is hoping funding promised for the institution in the federal budget will solve its financial woes.
Pope Leo XIV Friday opened a South American tour in Uruguay, a country with deep secular roots. The Vatican estimated 30,000 people turned out along his route and at the ceremony. Crowds welcomed the pontiff as he rode through Montevideo in his popemobile before joining President Yamandú Orsi for a formal reception. (AP Video by: Silvia Stellacci, Martín Silva Rey and Luciano Paglia; Production by Paolo Santalucia)
If you didn't follow the trial of Aiden Pleterski, the self-described 'Crypto King,' CBC's Nicole Brockbank has you covered with the top five takeaways.
Just a short drive from the Oshawa GM plant is a crucial natural sanctuary within an industrial landscape — one you'd never know exisited unless you go looking for it. CBC's Christian D'Avino has more on the push to protect the forest and the at-risk species it's home to.
For decades, Canadian choreographer and director Paul Becker has been incredibly influential. From his work the Jonas Brothers, on Chicago, The Last of Us, Twilight, American Horror Story, and now directing Lego Friends: Heartlake the Musical.

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