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U.S. President Joe Biden lays out a path to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The three stage plan calls for the release of hostages, stopping the fighting and a dramatic increase in humanitarian aid. And: A defiant Donald Trump says he was scammed in the court, and will appeal his conviction. Also: Canadian filmmakers are struggling financially. They blame changing viewer habits, and the delay of the online streaming act.

The hush money trial for former President Donald Trump didn’t end well for him. He has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts. And: A national task force recommends starting breast cancer screening at age 50. But the Canadian Cancer Society says that’s a decade later than it should be. Plus: CBC News has learned Alberta is falling far short of its minimum standards for health inspections at child-care centres. It comes after a major E. coli outbreak that left many children sick or hospitalized.

It is now up to the jury. Deliberations have begun in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The jury’s decision could have a big impact on Trump’s push to retake the White House. And: Exposing children to peanuts early in life can significantly reduce their chances of developing an allergy later on. The new study is opening up discussions about how and when kids should be exposed to peanuts. Plus: What player is the greatest of all time? It’s a much discussed topic from basketball to baseball - and it’s not often there’s a dramatic shake up in the leaderboards. But that’s exactly what’s happened as Major League Baseball formally incorporates statistics from seven Negro Leagues that played between 1920 until 1948. For many, the inclusion of those Black baseball stars is long overdue.

After six weeks and more than 20 witnesses, closing arguments began today in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. And: For nearly 200 years, mildew has been a problem for winemakers. Now, there is a made-in-Canada non-toxic solution which could save grape growers money. Plus: Be careful when you go for that walk in the woods. Lyme disease is on the rise as ticks spread into more areas in Canada.

An Israeli airstrike kills at least 45 people and injures hundreds in Rafah. Israel’s Prime Minister calls it “a tragic mistake”. Other world leaders are more blunt - including French President Emmanuel Macron, who says there is no safe place for civilians in Rafah. And: Anti-semitism was on the agenda at a Parliamentary committee – just days after shots were fired at a Jewish girls’ school in Toronto. Plus: Two thousand people have died in a landslide in Papua New Guinea. Nearly 200 homes were destroyed. The remote location, damage to the road and tribal fighting are all slowing rescue efforts.

The clock is ticking for pro-Palestinian protesters camped out at the University of Toronto, who have been given until Monday morning to clear out - or face consequences. Also: Quebec Premier Francois Legault calls social media companies "virtual pushers" - and says he wants to stop kids from getting hooked, as the province considers putting in a social media ban for anyone under 16. Plus: Years after her death, the work of a Haitian-Canadian artist is getting a second life on display in Paris.

Pro-Palestinian student protesters at McMaster University have made a deal with the school - and have brought down their encampment. But across the country - demonstrators on other campuses say they won't leave until their demands are met. Also, one community in northern Quebec struggles with a lack of clean water for much of the year - and the one river they can get it from is drying up faster than usual. Plus: Women's sports have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. We take a look at what's behind it.

The International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. Israel says it has no plans to comply, and will continue its military operation. And: Two years in, and Canada’s childcare program is growing like a toddler. But that growth comes at a cost, and some childcare providers say it’s too high. Plus: Appropriate or appropriation? There’s mixed reaction to an RCMP decision to include Indigenous ribbon skirts in its optional ceremonial uniform.

Grassy Narrows First Nation has suffered from mercury contamination since the 1960s. A new report says more pollution is forming a new toxin – making the problem exponentially worse. And: The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner of Ticketmaster, saying Live Nation threatens competition and operates like an illegal monopoly. Plus: This year’s hurricane season could be a bad one. Officials predict there will be more storms that will intensify quickly and pack a powerful punch.

Interpol says more than 200 stolen Canadian vehicles have been found each week across the globe since February. Also: Food Banks Canada says one in ten people in this country live in poverty. And a quarter of all Canadians are experiencing food insecurity. Critics claim governments aren't doing enough to help. Plus: Could another Quebec referendum be around the corner? The Parti Québécois is leaning into a drive for sovereignty with a new ad campaign.

Sudden and severe turbulence has left one person dead and dozens injured on a Singapore Airlines flight. Experts say the rare event may become more commonplace because of climate change. And: April’s inflation rate was the lowest since 2021. But prices are still up - making life difficult for many Canadians. The good news is the cooling economy could lay the groundwork for the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates. Plus: Normally May is usually the beginning of iceberg season in Newfoundland and Labrador, bringing with it tourists and a boom to local businesses. But this year is off to a poor start. There simply aren’t any icebergs near the province’s coast - leaving many disappointed.

Provincial healthcare plans cover several important eye operations - even at private clinics. But some seniors say they were talked into expensive treatments they can’t afford. And: The letters TMX spelled trouble when a big oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast was proposed years ago. Now, after protests, delays, and more than 30 billion taxpayer dollars, the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is up and running. We travel the pipeline talking to proponents and opponents about their reactions. Plus: Mr. Whiskers and Rover: it’s official, you are part of the family. A court in B.C. says pets are not just property, and have to be given special consideration when their humans decide to break up.

Rescue teams are searching for Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi - after a helicopter transporting him crashed in a mountainous area. Also: CBC News is on the ground in Haiti - where the World Food Program is trying to bring food and aid to millions of people displaced by gang violence. Plus: For centuries, the Mona Lisa has been a bottomless source of mysteries for art lovers. Now, one scholar thinks she's solved one of the painting's many puzzles.

There's good news for residents of Fort McMurray, Alberta - an evacuation order for the city has been lifted - allowing thousands of wildfire evacuees to begin returning home. Also: Ukraine introduces new laws to conscript more soldiers - as Russia gains more ground on the battlefield. Plus: The legacy of Sir John A. MacDonald has been an intense subject of debate in recent years. Now, the site of his former home has reopened, offering a new experience to visitors - and highlighting indigenous voices.

A young child in Ontario has died due to measles. It is the first death from the virus in the province since tracking began in 1989. There are new calls for people to get themselves and their children vaccinated. And: The head of Canada’s intelligence agency issues a strong warning about the dangers of TikTok. He says it’s very clear from the design of the app that our data is available to China’s government. Plus: The world's number-one-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested early this morning on way to a PGA championship in Louisville Kentucky.

In the latest season of Understood, Mumbai-based journalist Salimah Shivji examines how Modi went from being barred from the US, to becoming one of the most powerful men in the world. And asks the pressing question: what’s at stake if he wins again? Season 3: Modi's India. About Understood: Know more, now. From the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, to the rise of Pornhub, Understood is an anthology podcast that takes you out of the daily news cycle and inside the events, people, and cultural moments you want to know more about. Over a handful of episodes, each season unfolds as a story, hosted by a well-connected reporter, and rooted in journalism you can trust. Driven by insight and fueled by curiosity…The stories of our time: Understood. More episodes of Understood are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/hiYSz1gi

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.