Global National: May 24, 2022 | Several children dead after shooting at Texas elementary school

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A shooting rampage at an elementary school in the town of Uvalde, Texas, has left at least 18 children and three teachers dead. Jackson Proskow reports on what’s known about the victims, the dead 18-year-old gunman, and whether there’s any hope American lawmakers will tackle gun violence.

After months of war and with Ukrainian troops pushing back Russian forces, life is slowly getting back on track for people in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Jeff Semple revisits the war-torn city, speaking with residents on how they are holding up, and explains what Ukrainian troops did with a Russian tank they seized.

Days after a storm ripped through southern Ontario and parts of Quebec, killing 10 people, crews are still trying to get power back for hundreds of thousands of residents. Mike Drolet reports on the difficult work still ahead, as new details emerge about the storm.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing mixed reaction for his visit to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation in British Columbia, as the community marked one year since the revelation of hundreds of unmarked graves near the Kamloops Indian Residental School. Neetu Garcha explains what Trudeau is being accused of, how he addressed the anger, and how some Indigenous leaders and community members believe it’s important to move beyond blame.

Quebec has voted to adopt its controversial Bill 96 language law reform, aimed at protecting and promoting the French language, by limiting the use of English. Dan Spector explains the criticism over the bill’s measures; Premier François Legault’s message to Anglophones; and why the legal fight over the bill is likely not over yet.

A panel of national experts is warning Canada isn’t ready to deal with today’s growing and complex national security threats, such as cyberattacks and foreign political interference. David Akin explains the shortcomings, and why a major threat may come from the U.S., Canada’s closest ally.

From soldiers to hospital patients, many people in Kyiv, Ukraine need food. Now one group is coming to the rescue by cooking up much-needed comfort. Crystal Goomansingh introduces you to these volunteers who are stepping up and explains how they’ve found friendship and strength in the kitchen.

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