As It Happens

Romania's foreign minister says there's no doubt in her mind that an armed Russian drone hit an apartment building in her country -- and believes NATO must respond forcefully, even if it was an accident.

The daughter of former Cuban president Fidel Castro has lived in exile for decades -- and Alina Fernández is very hopeful that this U.S. administration will bring about regime change in her homeland.

Gilbert Bernal was among those killed in this week's deadly chemical tank implosion in Washington state -- and a friend tells us he still doesn't know how it happened.

Hundreds of volunteers team up to restore the Cerne Abbas Giant -- an enormous, centuries-old, chalk figure carved into the Dorset countryside.

Senegal's national soccer team has a serious shot at winning this year's World Cup -- a dream fans are finally daring to believe could come true.

Baseball superstar Bryce Harper weirds everyone out by posting a video documenting his morning routine -- in which he applies the toothpaste directly to his tongue.

As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that finds that a refreshing change of paste.

New York and New Jersey investigate allegations that FIFA is misleading soccer fans -- and unfairly inflating World Cup ticket prices.

A year ago, the arrest of an anti-corruption lawyer prompted dozens of journalists and democracy advocates to flee El Salvador. Now, that lawyer's husband says he can no longer stay silent.

For more than a century, Saskatchewan's Legislature has had a well-appointed private bathroom for male law-makers. But female MLAs won't have their own updated loo until sometime next month.

Fire tears through a girls’ boarding school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students -- and forcing desperate families to rush to the scene, and wait for news.

Audio artists recorded birds, bombs, and bugs, with an eye -- and an ear -- toward winning the coveted "sound of the year" award. You'll hear the victorious sound, and meet the man who chose it; he's a great listener.

Athletes are heartened to hear the modern pentathlon will no longer involve horseback-riding -- then disheartened to hear they'll have to complete a "Ninja Warrior"-style obstacle course.

As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that thinks this is just adding insult to ninja-ry.

The Liberal MP and former environment minister announces he's leaving politics -- and says the government's approach to environmental policy is at the heart of his departure.

The young man who sold the gun used in the killing of two Edmonton police officers is convicted of manslaughter; a criminologist tells us why his case will almost certainly wind up before the Supreme Court.

Women and girls' rugby is surging -- but the science on what all that violent contact does to their brains is way behind. A player and a researcher tell us about their efforts to close the gender gap.

Covered Bridge Potato Chips are a classic Canadian success story -- and Susan Ryan was a huge fan, until the company opened a factory in her neighbourhood.

One of Iowa's best-known mermaids is looking for a new gig after a local aquarium, and its huge saltwater tank, close down.

An Italian court rules that a restaurant was within its rights to refuse a tourist free tap water -- and only offer her expensive bottled water.

As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that knows still waters run steep.

While trying to spread the word about Ebola safety in Congo, our guest and his colleagues were attacked by a mob that later set fire to a hospital. He tells us what he thinks is behind the violence.

After a deadly implosion at a paper plant in Washington state involving a corrosive substance, a former plant worker tells us just how dangerous a vat of what's known as "white liquor" really is.

French authorities launch investigations at more than a hundred elementary schools and nursery schools in Paris -- in the wake of allegations ranging from physical violence to sexual assault against children in their care.

Legendary bassist Ron Carter reflects on the towering influence of his friend and collaborator -- the late, great jazz saxophonist, Sonny Rollins.

When the Montreal Canadiens hit the ice tomorrow night, they’ll have some help from longtime organist Diane Bibaud -- who's been striking a chord at home games for nearly 40 years.

Until now, astronauts have just thrown their dirty clothes into space to burn up on re-entry -- but a new plasma blaster might solve a long-term laundry quandary.

As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that welcomes astronauts back to the fold.

In a papal first, Pope Leo formally presents his view on artificial intelligence -- and the man behind a Catholic AI tool tells us he's listening.

At this point, the cases of Ebola are outpacing efforts to contain it -- but an aid worker in Congo tells us he's determined to help close the gap.

A giant overheating chemical tank in southern California is no longer at risk of exploding, but the crisis isn't over. We'll reach a resident who is housing twenty of her evacuated relatives.

We remember one of the earliest pioneers of climate activism -- a lobbyist who read a report on the catastrophic effects of burning coal in 1979, and spent the rest of his life pushing for change.

The NHL says a Canadiens watch party in Gatineau, Quebec is a no go -- but the party organizer tells us he's holding out hope the league will reverse that call.

Someone in Kansas bought themselves a brand-new pick-up, but they can't drive it off the lot yet -- because a family of protected robins is living on top of one of the tires.

As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that cautions against putting all your eggs near one gasket.