An onslaught of storms has swamped California since late December, with the atmospheric rivers putting most of the state under flood warnings. The flash flooding, the rescues, and the fears of what's next for millions of people. Earth has recorded its warmest years on record since 2014, with temperatures rising more than one degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Who's to blame, the warning about our warming planet, the push for action, the fight against false information, and why at least one expert believes Canadians have added incentive to engage on climate change. Some key announcements have been made on the first day of the North American Leaders Summit, dubbed the "Three Amigos" summit. The impact on people who've applied for the Nexus program; what's still unknown about U.S. President Joe Biden's upcoming visit with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa; and the new aid for Ukraine and Haiti. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing back against the federal government's plan for oil and gas workers to transition to clean energy jobs. How these workers have the most to lose. Plus: failure to launch. Why there's still optimism about launching satellites from the United Kingdom. And would you wear Nike's new sneakers paying homage to Montreal bagels? See what they look like and how much dough you'll need to get yourself a pair.

More than 1,200 people have been arrested after riots erupted at Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court, and presidential palace. Their refusal to accept far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro lost the 2022 election, how their dispute became violent, how the country's democracy has teetered on instability, and the eerie similarities with the January 6th attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin has been released from a Cincinatti hospital, a week after collapsing from cardiac arrest during an NFL game. What doctors are saying about his remarkable recovery. A grieving Nova Scotia man is demanding answers after his wife died in an emergency room. How Gunter Holthoff says his wife Allison, 37, waited more than six hours for care, which by then was too late. Plus: innovation, inclusion, and designed in Canada. Meet the mother of a potentially lifesaving invention: a multisport helmet for Sikh children.

Sunwing faces backlash from hundreds of Canadians still stuck abroad due to mass flight cancellations, with the federal transportation minister and Saskatchewan's premier now also criticizing the airline's handling of the fiasco. We look at the plight of travellers who remain stranded, as Sunwing struggles to get people back home. The U.S. Congress has released six years of Donald Trump's tax returns, after years of battling between the former president and Democrats to make them available to the public. Why the new revelations paint a much different picture of the so-called billionaire businessman. Known for his polarizing and misogynistic views, social media personality Andrew Tate has been detained by Romanian authorities on charges of human trafficking, rape, and being part of an organized crime group. The details of his arrest, and the controversial career built by the internet influencer. Plus, Atlantic Canada watched in horror as post-tropical storm Fiona ripped through their homes and businesses earlier this year. How Canadians are reflecting on the extreme weather event's consequences months later, and the growing dangers of climate change.

Canadians travelling abroad in the Mexican state of Sinaloa are taking caution at the advice of Transport Canada, as the arrest of an alleged cartel leader and drug trafficker sparked violence in the region. Heather Yourex-West reports on the Canadians struggling to return home safely amid non-essential travel advisories. Statistics Canada says there was a significantly larger boost to job openings to end 2022 than initially projected, but there is also data that highlights persisting labour shortages amid a high cost of living. Mackenzie Gray breaks down the numbers from the new report, while Touria Izri explains how a recent influx of immigrants could be crucial to filling Canadian job openings. Russia's proposed ceasefire of the war for Orthodox Christmas did not stop violence in Ukraine, and both countries' presidents are blaming each other for the continued fighting. Redmond Shannon looks at why the Kremlin's proposition failed to put a temporary pause to the war. Plus, bees are critical to the agriculture industry in Canada but remain vulnerable to bacterial diseases which can wipe out entire colonies. Mike Drolet reports on a newly developed vaccine approved by the U.S. to keep honeybees healthy, and the Canadian researchers looking to make a buzz of their own.

Canadian health authorities are expressing growing concern over Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, saying it is only a matter of time before cases are confirmed in every province. What experts think about Ottawa's approach to the so-called 'Kraken' strain, and why China says new travel regulations imposed against their country are discriminatory. Canadian pharmacies are experiencing a shortage of adult cold and flu medication, after dealing with a similar dearth of children's pain medicine for months prior. The strain being put on patients and health professionals, and how the federal government could step in again to alleviate pressure on the health care crisis. Lawmakers have adjourned after a third day of a political stalemate at the U.S. House of Representatives, which has not taken this long to elect a speaker since before the American civil war. Why Republican Kevin McCarthy has been unable to acquire the votes he needs to be elected, and why the drawn-out process could be problematic for Washington. Plus, a historic funeral was held today at the Vatican, with thousands of people gathering for the ceremony of former Pope Benedict XVI. Scenes from Pope Francis presiding over his predecessor's burial, and the future of the Roman Catholic Church. And, A scathing report from Alberta on the death of a four-year-old Indigenous girl in 2014 has put the apprehension and treatment of Indigenous children in child welfare program under the microscope. The report's findings, and the calls to fix a failing system.

Known as the Brazilian king of soccer and seen as one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, soccer legend Pelé has died at the age of 82 from cancer complications. We look back on the revered former athlete's life and legacy, as the sports world mourns his loss. The U.S. has joined a growing list of countries introducing new COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers from China, a country now dealing with a surge of infections after relaxing many of its 'zero-COVID' regulations. The questions over whether Canada will impose travel rules of their own, amid growing fears new variants of the virus could emerge. From hockey superstar Sidney Crosby to actor Eugene Levy, the governor general's latest appointees to the Order of Canada have been named. Who else is receiving the prestigious honour, and why advocates say Rideau Hall needs to do to more in nominating women, racialized Canadians, and Indigenous people. Plus, recovery efforts are underway in Buffalo, New York after last week's deadly blizzard. A look at the good Samaritans who stepped up to help others during the severe storm, including a barber who sheltered dozens of people in his barbershop.

There is growing concern over the spread of XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant, nicknamed Kraken, which the World Health Organization calls the most transmissible COVID-19 strain so far. What doctors know about it so far, and the restrictions some jurisdictions are bringing back. Hundreds of first responders and their families have gathered to pay their respects to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Const. Greg Pierzchala, who was killed in the line of duty. How the slain officer was remembered for being “so much more than just a police officer.” Unusually warm weather is blanketing Europe, with temperature records being shattered. How people are enjoying the heat, and how the weather has eased immediate fears over Europe weaning itself off Russian gas. Ukrainian athletes are not letting Russia's invasion stop them from hitting the ice, as the national under-25 hockey team tours Western Canada playing a series of exhibition games. How these players are powering forward. Plus, distracted fighting. Why Moscow is blaming its own troops for the deadliest attack on Russian forces. And Canada marks its first National Ribbon Skirt Day to recognize an important symbol in Indigenous culture. The significance of these sacred skirts, and the story of the Saskatchewan girl who inspired this special day.

Millions of football fans were horrified when Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin needed CPR after collapsing on the field during a game. What happened moments before Hamlin fell over, the concern from fans, and the criticism against the NFL. The income gap between working-class Canadians and the country's wealthiest people keeps widening, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. How much more money CEOs are making despite taking pay cuts, and some suggestions to shrink the divide. Thousands of Canadian travellers found themselves stranded over the holidays due to stormy winter weather, with many people seeking compensation. Their options, the potential obstacles, and what a growing number of Sunwing passengers are hoping to do. Plus, new details are out about the serious snowplowing accident that landed Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner in a Nevada hospital. What caused the mishap, an update on his condition, and his message to well-wishers. And hot shot: what's fuelling the predictions a B.C. teenager named Connor Bedard is destined for hockey superstardom.

Ontario pharmacists are now allowed to prescribe treatments for 13 common ailments, allowing millions of people to skip a trip to the doctor's office. The new powers, the government's goal to ease the burden on the health-care system, and which province is set to follow suit. A Regina couple's dream destination wedding is now in jeopardy because Sunwing cancelled their flight. Their heartbreaking journey over the past few years to the altar. A Ukrainian missile has struck a building in the Russian-held Donetsk region of Ukraine, killing some Russian troops. The criticism against the Russian military, and the rare admission it's making, as both sides report conflicting death tolls. Record-breaking rain has drenched Northern California, flooding roads, and knocking out power to thousands. The efforts to save the stranded, and why the worst of the storm could be yet to come. Also, how some British Columbia MPs are trying to help political prisoners in Iran. Plus, tennis champion Martina Navratilova's new admission about her health. And the serious accident that's landed Oscar-nominated Jeremy Renner in a Nevada hospital.

Sunwing faces backlash from hundreds of Canadians still stuck abroad due to mass flight cancellations, with the federal transportation minister and Saskatchewan's premier now also criticizing the airline's handling of the fiasco. We look at the plight of travellers who remain stranded, as Sunwing struggles to get people back home. The U.S. Congress has released six years of Donald Trump's tax returns, after years of battling between the former president and Democrats to make them available to the public. Why the new revelations paint a much different picture of the so-called billionaire businessman. Known for his polarizing and misogynistic views, social media personality Andrew Tate has been detained by Romanian authorities on charges of human trafficking, rape, and being part of an organized crime group. The details of his arrest, and the controversial career built by the internet influencer. Plus, Atlantic Canada watched in horror as post-tropical storm Fiona ripped through their homes and businesses earlier this year. How Canadians are reflecting on the extreme weather event's consequences months later, and the growing dangers of climate change.