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Global National: Jan. 28, 2023 | Millions demand justice for Tyre Nichols across the US

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Our top story tonight: Hours before video footage was released showing five police officers dealing what would ultimately be fatal blows to Tyre Nichols in Memphis, his family called for peaceful protests. And so far, that’s largely what they’ve received as people across the U.S. demand justice for the 29-year-old. Jennifer Johnson reports on the continuing fallout, including two suspensions of more officers.

Meanwhile, it’s been one year since the so-called “Freedom Convoy” rolled into Ottawa and shut down the city’s core for almost a month. On Saturday, along with demonstrations in several other Canadian cities to mark the occasion, hundreds of anti-government protesters also returned to the capital. Though as Touria Izri reports, there were some noticeable differences from a year ago.

Another attack in Jerusalem has heightened fears of escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Just one day after a deadly attack near a synagogue in Jerusalem, officials say a 13-year-old Palestinian boy injured two Israelis — a father and a son. Sarah MacDonald speaks with Reuters correspondent Emily Rose about the recent spate of violent attacks.

An update on a $2.8 billion class action settlement brought by members of a British Columbia Indigenous band who attended residential schools as day scholars. The government has agreed to pay that money into a trust fund, with more details of the agreement set to be released next month. Neetu Garcha reports on how those funds may be used.

Canada’s top soldier is sounding the alarm over the strength of our country’s defence capabilities. In an interview for the West Block, Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre voiced his candid concerns over the current state of Canada’s military as it grapples with dwindling personnel numbers and aging equipment, in the face of escalating global threats.

This year’s Oscar nominations were announced earlier this week, and it’s no secret that getting a nod for cinema’s biggest award show can be life-changing. Norma Reid reports on a Calgary duo nominated for their animated short, which was inspired by an explosive moment in Canadian history.

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