Growing protests in Iran, Colombian drug investigation, Preparing Milan's Olympic Hockey rink, and more
Hundreds of people are reported dead, as nationwide protests in Iran grow. Demonstrations that continue, despite the violent government crackdown. U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his threats to step in, as Tehran warns the Americans to stay out.Also: The U.S. government has long accused the Venezuelan government of involvement in the drug trade - using it to justify multiple military strikes the country, and the capture of president Nicolas Maduro. Now, CBC News recently obtained a wire tap recording from a Colombian drug investigation - capturing discussions between members of an organized crime group and Venezuelan generals. You'll hear the recording - and how they could be used as potential evidence against Maduro.And: As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, questions are swirling about Milan’s new Olympic hockey arena, and whether it's ready for action. Organizers staged test games this weekend - giving players a chance to try out the rink. Canada's Olympic hockey teams will obviously be going for gold - but could the rink hold them back?Plus: More federal agents deploying to Minneapolis, Bushfires in Australia, Snowbirds trying to sell their homes in Florida, and more.
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Hundreds of people are reported dead, as nationwide protests in Iran grow. Demonstrations that continue, despite the violent government crackdown. U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his threats to step in, as Tehran warns the Americans to stay out.
Also: The U.S. government has long accused the Venezuelan government of involvement in the drug trade - using it to justify multiple military strikes the country, and the capture of president Nicolas Maduro. Now, CBC News recently obtained a wire tap recording from a Colombian drug investigation - capturing discussions between members of an organized crime group and Venezuelan generals. You'll hear the recording - and how they could be used as potential evidence against Maduro.
And: As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, questions are swirling about Milan’s new Olympic hockey arena, and whether it's ready for action. Organizers staged test games this weekend - giving players a chance to try out the rink. Canada's Olympic hockey teams will obviously be going for gold - but could the rink hold them back?
Plus: More federal agents deploying to Minneapolis, Bushfires in Australia, Snowbirds trying to sell their homes in Florida, and more.