'Multiple' suicide bombers targeting Kabul airport killed in drone strike, U.S. says

A U.S. drone strike blew up a vehicle carrying "multiple suicide bombers" from Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate on Sunday before they could attack the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul's international airport, American officials said. An Afghan official said three children were killed in the strike.


The return of reusable coffee mugs; Family seeks Airbnb refund: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.


Paralympic recap: Disqualifications result in shock bronze medal for Canadian swimmers

Canada raced to two Paralympic medals, while a third hung in the balance as controversy unfolded at the pool. Here's more of what you missed at the Games on Sunday.


B.C. Court of Appeal finds 'honest and sincerely held religious belief' grounds for avoiding sex

B.C.’s top court has annulled the marriage of a Sikh couple who failed to consummate their relationship in the months between their civil wedding and a religious ceremony planned to consecrate their union.


12-year-old's friends didn't celebrate after he came out as gay. So a park full of strangers did.

A crowd full of strangers filled a northwest Calgary park on Saturday to celebrate a boy's rainbow-themed birthday.


Hurricane Ida intensifies to Category 4 strength

Hurricane Ida was rapidly intensifying early Sunday, becoming a dangerous Category 4 hurricane on track for a potentially devastating landfall on the Louisiana coast.


With high hopes and low expectations, Canada's minor political parties are fighting on

There are 20 registered political parties expected to contest the 2021 election. Chances are you've heard of only a handful of them.


Parents, experts say students pay the price for hybrid model of schooling

The hybrid learning model appeared in K-12 schools last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now as students head into a new school year, the hybrid model is back on the table in Ontario, despite opposition from families, teachers and some education experts.


Invasive earthworms are remaking our forests, and climate scientists are worried

As earthworms silently devour leaf litter across the country, they are changing soils, restructuring ecosystems and depleting our forests' carbon stocks.


6 stories of Canadians who finally got their long-awaited pandemic reunions

The National shares six stories involving Canadians who had to wait far too long to be with their loved ones because of the pandemic.