Iraq’s government has reached a tentative deal for U.S. troops to leave, 20 years after the invasion. Three Iraqis share their hopes for the future and offer a glimpse of life in their country now, once again on the precipice of change.

Agnes Spicer was a tough Russian immigrant to Canada who fought the Nazis in Ukraine and survived years in their captivity — but kept her secrets close in later life. Her daughter, journalist Roxana Spicer, tells Agnes’ incredible story in her book The Traitor’s Daughter.

Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded across Lebanon on Tuesday, injuring nearly 3,000 people and killing twelve, including two children. Hezbollah has blamed Israel for the attack, sparking fears of an escalation of violence in the wider region.

The internet is filled with videos of dogs using soundboards to communicate with their humans — but have they just been trained on which buttons to push? A new study suggests dogs can understand the meaning behind specific words and respond appropriately. 

Hailstones the size of baseballs smashed car windows and even an airport roof in Alberta last month, causing $2.8 billion in insurance claims. We hear more about life in “hail alley,” and how people living there can guard against this kind of sudden destruction.

Every day, two women on opposite sides of the Atlantic share a single word with each other — a kind of lexicon ping-pong that helps to sustain their long-distance, 40-year friendship. Alisa Siegel brings us their story in her documentary, One Word.

Polls show that a rising number of U.S. citizens believe violence is a valid means to achieve their political goals, with a second apparent attempt on Donald Trump’s life just the latest in a long list of attacks targeting politicians on both sides of the aisle. 

The Bloc Québécois have taken what was thought to be a safe Liberal seat in Montreal, in the second surprise byelection loss for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in three months. Le Devoir columnist Emilie Nicolas gauges the mood among voters — and what this means for Trudeau’s leadership.

The Quebec government wants tips to be calculated on the price before taxes, in a move aimed at reducing the pressure on consumers. Tipping culture expert Bruce McAdams explains how “tip-flation” has increased the price you pay — and what those tips mean to workers.

DeMar DeRozan changed the conversation around mental health in basketball, starting with a single tweet about his own struggles with depression. The former Toronto Raptor talks to Matt Galloway about why he now sees vulnerability as a form of strength — and why he “couldn't stand” Kyle Lowry when they first met.

Pierre Lemay and his wife were in the late stages of adopting a young boy from China when the country suddenly ended its international adoption program — halting all applications. Lemay says he wants the federal government to intervene to help his family and the little boy they’ve formed a connection with.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he’ll trigger a non-confidence vote on the Liberal government — but do the other opposition parties want an election? As parliament resumes Monday, we look at the rocky road ahead with the CBC’s Rosemary Barton, the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz and the National Post’s Ryan Tumilty. 

Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard’s documentary Singing Back The Buffalo explores how Indigenous nations are working to bring back buffalo across North America.

Quirks and Quarks host Bob McDonald says people are often surprised to learn he’s a university dropout — a fact that’s contributed to the impostor syndrome he’s felt his whole life. In his new memoir Just Say Yes, Bob McDonald charts his path from an unhappy and sometimes abusive home to Canada's foremost explainer of all things scientific.

Ukraine launched its largest drone strike on Moscow earlier this week, and may soon receive U.S. approval to use long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. What might this mean for a war that is heading into its third winter, with no sign of resolution?

Amira Elghawaby has been visiting campuses across Canada to examine a rise in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab racism since the Oct. 7 attacks and Israel’s military assault on Gaza. She tells Matt Galloway what she’s hearing from students and staff, in her role as Canada's special representative on combatting Islamophobia.

Renowned Haida artist Christian White takes us into his carving studio, where he and his team are putting the final touches to a 50-foot canoe, crafted from a giant red cedar. He tells us about the process and importance of bringing ancient traditions to life, by hand.

Flights could be cancelled this weekend if an Air Canada pilot strike goes ahead. We look at what you can do if you have tickets, and what this all means for flying in Canada. 

Sea otters have returned to Haida Gwaii. We hear what that means for rebalancing the archipelago’s ecosystem — and a terrifying tale of an encounter with their cousin: the river otter. 

Janis Hughes suffered from debilitating anxiety after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis — and what helped her through it was a trip on magic mushrooms. We hear why patients and advocates are calling on the government to ease access to psychedelic drugs like psilocybin for palliative care patients.

Kamala Harris repeatedly knocked Donald Trump off topic in Tuesday’s debate, leaving Trump looking “undisciplined, unfocused and at times unhinged” according to Republican strategist Matthew Bartlett. What impact will each candidate’s performance have on a presidential race that’s so far been too close to call?

Long-time hostage negotiator Mickey Bergman says the U.S. could now bypass Israel and make its own deal to free the American hostages held by Hamas. He talks to Matt Galloway about what such a deal might look like, and how Israel might respond. 

Many people living with an iron deficiency don’t even realize it’s the reason they’re struggling with fatigue, anxiety and a lack of concentration. Ontario is changing guidelines on recognizing iron deficiencies — and experts say the move will change lives. 

Brian Cornforth is sifting through the ashes in Jasper, hoping to find his mother’s wedding rings in the wreckage of her house. The CBC’s Allison Dempster met Cornforth in the fire-ravaged town, where people who have lost everything are taking the first steps on the road to recovery. 

A museum on Haida Gwaii is bringing home Indigenous artifacts held by collectors around the world — reclaimed treasures that are helping to revive ancient Haida traditions.