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A domestic spying operation – dating back decades – is leading to calls for justice. The RCMP called it “the Native extremism program.” It involved secret surveillance on Indigenous organizations – detailed in thousands of intelligence reports obtained by CBC News. And now First Nations groups say the RCMP itself should be investigated.And: Investigators in New York say a system designed to warn of runway conflicts didn’t issue an alert before Sunday’s fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport. But investigators say it’s too soon to say what went wrong – leading an Air Canada Jazz jet to crash directly into a fire truck.Also: Broken, fragmented, and unsustainable. A commission investigating abuse in sports says Canada’s system is failing its athletes.Plus: Outpost on the moon, largest provinces want more say picking judges, Trump says Iran gave him a big gift, and more.

Two pilots are dead after a deadly runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Dozens are injured. An Air Canada Express flight struck an airport fire truck during landing.And: The Supreme Court begins hearing arguments for and against Quebec's Bill 21. The secularism law - put in place in 2019 - bans teachers, judges and other public workers in positions of power from wearing religious symbols at work. Also: Donald Trump backs down from an ultimatum to Iran - to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by today, or face attacks on its power plants. The U.S. president says the war could be settled soon. But officials in Iran say Trump’s claims of ongoing talks - are false. Plus: The Auditor General report, link between menopause and heart disease, economic effects from mideast war, and more.

As fighting appears to intensify in the Middle East, so does the rhetoric. U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran - telling Tehran if it doesn't allow ships through the Strait of Hormuz, then the U.S. will attack Iranian power plants. Iran's military is now calling Trump's bluff, threating to strike back.Also: Power is slowly returning in Cuba after a nation-wide collapse of the grid left millions in the dark. It's the third blackout this month. Cuba is in the midst of an energy crisis brought on by a U.S. oil blockade. CBC News is on the ground in Havana, speaking to Cubans about how they are coping.And: In a controversial move, Donald Trump has ordered ICE officers to help workers at the nation's airports. It comes as a partial government shutdown drags into a fifth week, leaving TSA workers without pay, and creating massive lines for travellers. And with the Spring Break travel rush looming, Congress is scrambling to find a solution.Plus: Alberta closes two safe consumption sites, Gen Z picking up knitting, The Juno nominated music made from brain waves, and more.

Coverage of stepped-up Israeli and U.S. airstrikes and a strike near a major nuclear site. Catastrophic Kona low flooding on Oahu prompts mass evacuations and infrastructure worries. Record telecom complaints in Canada expose billing issues and call-centre pressure. Updates on regional energy fallout, France's local election shifts, bamboo scaffolding debates in Hong Kong, and the breakup of a giant iceberg.

Paul Hunter, a CBC correspondent in Washington covering U.S. defence and foreign policy, breaks down troop movements and American statements. He discusses Tehran’s threats to global civilian sites. He also covers U.S. deployments and escalation risks, and touches on NATO pullbacks and regional security concerns.

Discussion of U.S. war strategy, troop movements and a large funding request tied to Middle East operations. Reports on regional attacks hitting energy infrastructure and economic fallout. Coverage of Canada’s stance on safe passage in Hormuz and plans to rearm the military. A high-profile Canadian politician appears on a major U.S. podcast. Canada’s drop in the World Happiness Report and links to youth and social media.

Central bankers in Canada and the U.S. are warning the worst economic impacts of the Middle East war are still to come. Both decided to hold interest rates steady today, amid the choppy waters of international conflict. Canada’s economy is getting hit from multiple angles — jobs are down and prices are up.And: Police have arrested two teens — one in Nova Scotia, another in Manitoba. They are accused of planning simultaneous attacks at their high schools. The tipoff came from international police.Also: Where does the Prime Minister live? Until 2015, the answer was easy — 24 Sussex, in Ottawa. But when he was elected, Justin Trudeau chose not to move in. The building had asbestos, lead, and rodents. Instead, he chose to live in Rideau Cottage — a smaller house behind the Governor General’s place. Now CBC News has obtained an internal government memo suggesting that house isn’t suitable either.Plus: The director of U.S. national intelligence grilled over what led to war with Iran, a building owner in Montreal is charged with seven counts of manslaughter for deadly fire, and more.

Israel says it has killed Iran’s security chief and the head of a militia group. Iran is still attacking neighbouring countries, including via a drone sent to the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Trump now insists the U.S. no longer needs or wants help from other countries to clear the Strait of Hormuz. But he blasted NATO allies for not stepping up.And: People in Southern Lebanon are anticipating a ground invasion by Israel at any time. Canada has joined France, Germany, Italy, and Britain in warning against a significant incursion, saying it could have devastating humanitarian consequences. Lebanon’s health ministry says more than 900 people have already been killed, and at least a million have been forced from their homes. Reporter Susan Ormiston goes to southern Lebanon to speak to local residents about what they think will happen next.Also: National homes sales edged down in February. We look at what that means for buyers, for sellers, and others trying to find a place to live.Plus: Blackout in Cuba, China responds to Trump’s decision to delay visit, Ontario Provincial Police say a new investigation clears three Toronto officers of perjury, and more.

As the price of oil surges, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that NATO faces “a very bad future” if U.S. allies don’t help to open up the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claims he has asked seven countries to escort ships through the strait, but Canada isn’t one of them. Foreign leaders are reacting cautiously to the request. Prime Minister Mark Carney hasn’t said how Ottawa will respond.And: Research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests better care after mothers give birth could save lives, or avoid hospitalization and long-term disability.Also: A massive winter storm is spreading heavy rain and deep snow across a huge swath of Eastern Canada and the US. The system reaches from northern Florida to northern Ontario and beyond — spawning tornados in some places, and huge dumps of snow in others.Plus: Man arrested in Nova Scotia for labour trafficking, U.S. health care workers lured to B.C., the Middle East war’s economic impact on China, and more.

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country is not interested in peace talks... Refuting U-S President Donald Trump's claims that Tehran wants to make a deal to end the war.Also: Mark Carney is in London, and expected to meet with King Charles on Monday. On Sunday the prime minister met with leaders of the so-called Nordic Five in Oslo, Norway where they discussed strengthening defence ties, in light of the Trump administration's threats over GreenlandAnd: The Paralympics wrap up with today's closing ceremony. For Team Canada, there was a hockey heartbreaker but also some significant wins. You'll also hear about the growing conversation about funding for Canadian athletes.Plus: The 98th Academy Awards is happening tonight. Yet Hollywood's star power seems to be dimming, with fewer productions and declining box office returns. The lingering question... Can anything be done to return the dream factory to its former glory?