Global National: May 10, 2023 | Alberta wildfire victims brace for more extreme weather

Fire-ravaged Alberta is bracing for more hot, dry weather, which could further fuel more than 70 active wildfires across the province. Heather Yourex-West speaks with one couple whose property was devastated by the flames, and why they're now too afraid to leave.

In an effort to expedite the process, the federal government will soon allow Canadians to go online to renew their passport. Other changes are waiting in the wings as well, with the passport itself getting a makeover. And as Eric Sorensen explains, critics are not giving the cosmetic revamp their stamp of approval.

New York Rep. George Santos has pleaded not guilty to a 13-count federal indictment, which includes charges related to fraud, money laundering and lying to Congress. Reggie Cecchini reports on some of the rookie Republican congressman's most embarrassing lies, and the potential ramifications for his party.

With the Russian military seeing significant losses on the battlefield of its war in Ukraine, the Kremlin appears to be looking for recruits outside Russia. Touria Izri and Shogofa Danish speak with former Afghan special forces, who say their comrades have now taken up arms to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

Plus, why an ESPN anchor is apologizing to Las Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Zach Whitecloud, who's from Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Manitoba.

And to grow or not to grow? The idea of not cutting your grass until June, also known as "No Mow May,” is gaining momentum. It's meant to help flowers and weeds grow to help bees pollinate. But does it make sense? Mike Drolet gets the answer from the experts.

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