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In a Canadian first, a dead man’s heart is reanimated for transplant. But the transplant itself had to happen in the U.S. because Canada still doesn’t have the technology.
And: Police are sharing new details about their investigation into self-proclaimed “Crypto King” Aiden Pleterski. He is accused of running a Ponzi scheme worth more than $40-million dollars. Plus: There is optimism in Fort McMurray as the wildfire threatening the community did not advance today. Still, residents can expect to be out of their homes until at least next week.

The people who lived through the 2016 fire in Fort McMurray watch as another one creeps closer. But fire officials say things are different this time. And: The housing market is stuck in a kind of limbo. Prices are down and listings are up. But sales – are also down. Plus: New research says climate change is the greatest threat to bees and other pollinators, which in turn threatens global food security.

Celebrated Canadian author Alice Munro has died at 92. She was widely considered one of the world’s greatest short story writers. Her intricate tales, set in small-town southwestern Ontario, earned her a Nobel Prize in literature. And: The tech giants racing to dominate artificial intelligence are taking big steps toward making AI more human-like. But experts warn companies aren't solving the problem of how to stop generative AI from generating the wrong information. Plus: One Saskatchewan farmer found more than just crops in his field. He found space junk. And his discovery is raising questions about who owns the technology once it falls to earth.

Wildfires across Western Canada are forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. An out-of-control wildfire is coming dangerously close to engulfing the B.C. community of Fort Nelson. And: The star witness for the prosecution in the Trump hush money trial took the stand today. Michael Cohen told jurors that Trump had him stifle stories about sex that could’ve threatened his 2016 presidential campaign. 
Plus: Canadian cancer projections show the death rate is dropping slightly. That’s the good news. But cases and deaths are expected to rise due to an aging and growing population.

After failed attempts by the federal government to get people out of Gaza, some Palestinian-Canadians resorted to paying smugglers thousands to get their loved ones to safety. Now that avenue has been cut off. Also: The upcoming U.S. presidential election will showcase the rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. But Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign has gained much attention, and could shake up the race. Plus: We'll tell you about the Canadian filmmaker who is bringing a Pulitzer Prize winning spy novel to life.

Ever since student protesters began putting up encampments on their campuses, there have been multiple theories about those involved who is supporting them. We take a look at those claims. Also: Wildfire season is ramping up in Western Canada, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and leaving many others without access to emergency services. Plus: The Eurovision song contest has long claimed to be an apolitical event - but protests over its inclusion of Israel are challenging that idea.