Global National: Dec. 29, 2022 | A look back at the life of legendary Brazilian soccer star Pelé

Known as the Brazilian king of soccer and seen as one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, soccer legend Pelé has died at the age of 82 from cancer complications. Mike Drolet looks back on the revered former athlete's life and legacy, as the sports world mourns his loss.

The U.S. has joined a growing list of countries introducing new COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers from China, a country now dealing with a surge of infections after relaxing many of its "zero-COVID" regulations. As Touria Izri explains, there are now questions over whether Canada will impose travel rules of their own, amid growing fears new variants of the virus could emerge.

From hockey superstar Sidney Crosby to actor Eugene Levy, the governor general's latest appointees to the Order of Canada have been named. Neetu Garcha reports on who else is receiving the prestigious honour, and why advocates say Rideau Hall needs to do to more in nominating women, racialized Canadians, and Indigenous people.

Plus, recovery efforts are underway in Buffalo, New York after last week's deadly blizzard. Erica Vella looks at the good Samaritans who stepped up to help others during the severe storm, including a barber who sheltered dozens of people in his barbershop.

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