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Ottawa unveils a multi-billion-dollar plan to build new Via Rail cars here in Canada. Mackenzie Gray reports on the contract, as the trade war with the U.S. remains off the rails.

Matthew Bingley reports on the cleanup from the ferocious storm that struck southern Ontario last night.

Heidi Petracek looks at the questions being raised after a second beluga whale rescued from Marineland died.

Heather Yourex-West explores how the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who confessed to killing her three children, is putting a spotlight on maternal mental health.

Redmond Shannon tells you how the United Nations is warning that this year's El Niño could be the strongest one ever.

Gloria Steinem, a tireless and towering figure of the feminist movement, has died at the age of 92. Eric Sorensen looks back at her incomparable legacy.

And on September 3, 2001, Global National premiered. For a quarter of a century, many people both behind the scenes and in front of the camera have worked tirelessly to help get our newscast on the air every night. Mike Armstrong, who's been with Global News' flagship newscast since the very beginning, reflects on Global National's legacy to mark its 25th birthday.
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More survivors of one of February's deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. have launched lawsuits against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. Catherine Urquhart reports on what survivors want from the company, and on the chilling witness accounts emerging.

Jillian Piper reports on how the federal government is extending its pause on the excise tax on gas and fuel, and what's set to happen after the suspension ends.

Candice Cole looks at how the war between the U.S. and Iran is escalating again, and how it's fuelling a rise in oil prices.

Redmond Shannon reports on how rescue efforts in Nepal are turning to flooded tunnels.

A new report from the United Nations is giving the world a failing grade on hitting a critical climate change target, saying Earth will surpass the 1.5°C global warming threshold in the next few years. Eric Sorensen explains what scientists are urging people around the world to do.

Plus, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute honouring the small town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador for the way it helped thousands of stranded air travellers following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Heidi Petracek reports on the short film with big meaning, and how it stars a familiar face.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney scores a political hat trick after the Liberals won three byelections last night. David Akin explains what may have given the party a boost.

Mackenzie Gray looks at how Carney is pushing back on the latest wave of insults from the White House, and how U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is taking aim at Canadian cadets.

With Alberta doctors now allowed to practice in both the private and public health care systems, Heather Yourex-West explains why critics say the new policy sets a dangerous precedent.

Eric Sorensen reports on the race to find survivors thought to be in hydropower plants in flood-ravaged Nepal.

Candice Cole looks at how Hegseth's leadership is under renewed scrutiny after Dan Driscoll resigned as secretary of the U.S. Army.

Also, drawing backlash: Heidi Petracek explains how Canadian artists are pushing back against art generated by artificial intelligence.

Plus, sharing the wealth: Dan Spector introduces you to the complete strangers united by a record-breaking lottery jackpot in Quebec.
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The scramble to save hundreds trapped in tunnels after last week's flood in Nepal, as the number of missing climbs dramatically.

Plus, storms pummel the Prairies with tornadoes wreaking havoc on Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

And a soccer legend hangs up his cleats, as Lionel Messi retires from international competition.
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The rising death toll and the remarkable stories of survival days after the Nepal glacier collapse.

Plus, how apparent foreign influence efforts are ramping up ahead of Alberta's pivotal referendum.

And the NASA launch set to give humanity a never-before seen glimpse of outer space.
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